Finally, the 2021-22 season could be a chance for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to redeem themselves. Steph is right behind LeBron in terms of championships, having won three. Could Klay Thompson, who is expected to return to the lineup, add a fourth? In any case, with a 96 overall rating, he's one of the best in the game.

Kawhi Leonard completes the top five, as he is a star on both sides of the ball and is chasing his third championship, this time with the Los Angeles Clippers.

It's worth noting that only one team has two players in the top 10 player ratings of NBA 2K22, with James Harden ranking ninth overall with a rating of 94. That actually puts him in a tie with Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers.

By the way, most players believe they should be rated at the very top of the list, as KD stated in his comments about what he believes his rating should be.

In addition, the top ten WNBA players were revealed.
In addition to showcasing the top NBA stars according to NBA 2K22 player ratings, 2K revealed the top five players in the WNBA according to the same game. Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm is leading the way in that direction. The former No. 1 overall pick in 2016 is a three-time All-Star and the 2018 WNBA MVP, and she has won two WNBA titles.

Stewart has the highest overall rating of any WNBA player in the game, followed by A’Ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones, both of whom have 94 OVR. Candace Parker (93 OVR), Brittney Griner (92 OVR), and Candace Parker (93 OVR) round out the top five. Candace Parker is the Gamestop exclusive cover star.

Once the game is released, these will be the player ratings for NBA 2K22, but as fans are well aware, they are likely to change. Players' ratings will be adjusted upward or downward based on their good and bad performances throughout the season.

This has been the case for years because the best in the league are usually able to maintain their position at or near the top of the league standings. With three other players right there at the top of the rankings, could the King's reign be coming to an end? Time will tell if this is true!

NBA 2K22 will be released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PCs on September 10, 2021. Details on how to pre-order can be found here.