Best Overall Active Players in NBA 2K22

If you're an NBA fan, you're probably wondering who the best players are because adding them to your team is a good call. Here are the top overall players in NBA 2K22, and see who ranks higher than the rest.

1. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers

There's only one king. LeBron James has been either at the top or near it since he entered the league in 2003. Despite nearly being two decades into his career, James is still a force to be reckoned with and is at the forefront of arguably the NBA's best team. His ability to drive and score at the rim remains nearly undefendable (A+), while his perimeter shooting from beyond the arc has improved over the past few seasons (B+). He's one of the premier defenders in the league in both the interior (A) and on the perimeter (A+).

2. Kevin Durant – Brooklyn Nets

This forward, Kevin Durant, has been viewed by many as the best player in the league for years due to his scoring ability and clutch factor. Kevin Durant missed a lot of time, including the 2019-2020 season. Injuries limited him to just 32 games last season, but he put up 26.9ppg, 7.1rpg, and 5.6apg. Durant had an incredible Playoff run, highlighted by a stunning 49-point, 17 rebounds, and ten assist game. Durant is a flawless player to pick in NBA 2K22 since he can shoot, defend, pass, rebound, and drive to the basket. He is exceptional on the perimeter (A-) and can hold his own if someone backs him down in the post (B).

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks

The Greek Freak hit two birds with one stone in 2020-21 after becoming an NBA champion and the NBA Finals MVP. Giannis Antetokounmpo has won two MVP awards in the last few seasons, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Star MVP, and Most Improved Player, before adding an NBA Title and Finals MVP. Offensively, he has a devastating spin move that will leave defenders frozen, and he can dunk the ball with ease (A+). Defensively, with perfect ratings in the interior and perimeter, it doesn't matter where you try to attack the big man; he will lock you down. 

4. Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry is practically unfair to the game, a practical cheat code in 2K, right from 2K16. Last season, he came back with a vengeance to 32.0ppg and 91% at the free-throw line, which was better than when he unanimously won MVP in 2016. Picking Curry means the gamer can pull up from almost anywhere on the court and be a threat. His ability to make it rain from beyond the arc forces defenders to press up close on him early, opening lanes for players to cut toward the basket. With a perfect A+ in playmaking, Curry knows how to find the open man for an easy basket. He has a 99-rated A+ three-point shooting which is the highest in history. 

5. Kawhi Leonard – Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is one of the best players in the league when he's healthy. He's a lockdown defender (two-time Defensive Player of the Year), an impressive scorer (24.8 ppg last season), and a clutch performer (two-time Finals MVP). Other than his rebounding (C+), Leonard has at least an A- in every individual category. And even when you consider his low rebounding rating, he still averages a little more than five rebounds per game, so it's not like he has bricks for hands.

6. Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic was the MVP of the 2020-21 regular season. He had his best-ever season concerning multiple categories. He averaged more than 25 ppg for the first time in his career and had 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, both career-highs. He is one player alongside LeBron James who can fit into any position in the squad and still play at an elite level. While he has perfect ratings in inside and mid-range and an A- in three-point shooting, his actual value lies in his playmaking (A).

7. Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers

The Cameroonian big man continues to establish himself as one of the league's best center/power forwards. The MVP candidate posted career-best numbers last season to the tune of 28.5ppg, 10.6rpg, free throw percentage (85.9), two-point shooting percentage (54.1), and three-point shooting percentage (37.7). Joel Embiid can score virtually anywhere on the court, with his lowest rating being a B+ in three-point shooting. Embiid's ability to dominate on the inside, handle the ball, and hit outside jumpers makes him a versatile pick in NBA 2K22.

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