Who are the Best Sleeper Players in NBA 2K23?

A sleeper player is a young player that shows potential to be developed into something special in the near future. Acquiring and developing those players into quality starters is one of the most important factors for ensuring your team sees long-term success as they only need to spend a small number of NBA 2K23 MT points. However, who are the best sleeper players in NBA 2K23? Here, we will help you determine who are some of NBA 2K23's best sleeper players.

Center

1. Kenneth Lofton Jr, Memphis Grizzlies

Kenneth Lofton Jr is the first sleeper player on our list, coming in at only 20 years old and 69 overall. The burly 280-lb big man flashed why he was worth the investment, riding a strong Summer League showing to the tune of 15.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in just 21.7 minutes per contest. His stand-out stats are his driving layup at 74, his driving dunk at 75, and his close shot at 73.

2. Xavier Tillman, Memphis Grizzlies

In the same locker room is Xavier Tillman 23 years old and 75 overall. He averaged 13.2 min this past season, and his spot in the lineup changed like a roller coaster. Tillman has a good driving layup rating of 76. However, Tillman has a much more impressive close shot at 89. These ratings, combined with his 80 in shot IQ and a very impressive 95 in hands, make a very workable skillset for Xavier.

Shooting Guard

1. Jaden Hardy, Dallas Mavericks

Jaden Hardy is an American professional basketball player. He has the position of Shooting Guard taken care of for the Dallas Mavericks. Hardy's overall ratings are 70. He is a well-rounded shooter, with 72 close shots, 75 mid-range shots, 74 three-point shots, and 79 free throws.

2. Ryan Rollins, Golden State Warriors

Going from Texas to California, we find our second shooting guard on the list, Ryan Rollins, at 20 years old and 68 overall. He played at Toledo, where he was a First-Team All-MAC player. Rollins helped Toledo repeat as MAC regular season champions. He averaged 18.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.7 steals and shot 46.8% from the field. He is a versatile shooter with 71 close shots, 76 mid-range shots, 72 three-point shots, and 79 free throws. Rollins also clocks in with 78 ball handles and 85 hands, allowing him to make some moves on the court as well.

Point Guards

1. Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls

Switching gears from shooting guards to point guards, we begin with Ayo Dosunmu at 22 years old and 76 overall. He had a decent debut season with the bulls last year. On top of that, Ayo Dosunmu is a great 3-point scorer in NBA 2K23, and his career has just started! Ayo clocks in with a 79-driving layup and 75-driving dunk, as well as an 80-close shot, 81 three-point shots, and a ridiculous 92 mid-range shot.

2. Scotty Pippen Jr, Los Angeles Lakers

Scotty Pippen Jr comes in at 21 years old and 68 overall. Like all the other previously mentioned guards, Pippen has versatile shot abilities, with his relevant ratings in the low to mid-70s. He was a two-time First-Team All-SEC selection out of Vanderbilt. Pippen averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 steals last season. His shooting ratings, combined with his ball handle and hands also being in the low to mid-70s as well as his B potential, make him an interesting prospect.

Small Forward

1. JT Thor, Charlotte Hornets

We'll discuss J.T Thor, who is a 20-year-old South Sudanese-American NBA player. He plays at the Point Forward position and possesses adequate defending skills. He has an overall rating of 70 and possesses no badges. Thor is 6'9 and has a Shot Blocking Wing build. Thor has a well-rounded shooting skillset (with them averaging 70) and decent hands. However, Thor also brings rebounding ability to the table. He comes in with a 58 defensive rebound, 84 speed, 84 acceleration, and 82 vertical.

2. Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz

Talen Horton-Tucker is somewhat of a more polished version of the previously mentioned JT Thor, coming in at 74 overall while only being one year older at 21. He averaged a career-high in points (10.0) and rebounding (3.2). Horton also played a career-high in minutes with 25.2 per game. He made 19 starts in 60 games and shot 80% from the free-throw line. Talen is also a well-rounded shooter, with his shooting attributes rounding to a high 70 instead of a 70 on the dot. Talen's shooting is also boosted by an impressive 95-shot IQ and a 72-draw foul for a chance to still come away with points if the shot doesn't entirely fall in.

Power Forward

1. Dominick Barlow, San Antonio Spurs

Dominick Barlow does clock in with the lowest overall rating on the list at only 66, but he does also boast the distinction of being our list's youngest player at 19 years old. He has a 3 Point Rating of 70. Additionally, his drunk driving rating is  75. He plays the position of either a small forward or a power forward in the game.

2. Greg Brown, Portland Trail Blazers

Sitting third on the Trail Blazer's depth chart is Greg Brown at 21 years of age and 72 overall. Brown is a decently well-rounded shooter with shooting ratings in the mid-60s to low 70s. Brown is also a decent rebounder, with 56 offensive rebounds and 68 defensive rebounds. Greg Brown's biggest standout selling points are his absolutely ridiculous 98 vertical rating and 95 intangibles.

These players' stats will get better and better and will move them up from bench players to certified starters. Want to know more potential players? Stay tuned to u4gm.com.