NUGGETS

Nikola Jokic rated second-best player in NBA2K23, so who is better?

Sep 6, 2022, 3:43 PM

Nikola Jokic is one of the best basketball players in the world, but he’s not the best—at least according to NBA 2K23, the video game which releases this Friday.

Despite winning back-to-back NBA MVPs, the premier NBA video game gave the nod to former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jokic just went toe-to-toe with Giannis overseas, and the Denver Nuggets center got the upper hand, even hitting a clutch shot over one of the world’s best defenders. But it is understandable to have Giannis over Jokic, given the Bucks’ title run two seasons ago.

In all honesty, it seems like Jokic is getting much more respect than he used to. Tied with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid is not a bad place to be. So if you’re picking 2K teams anytime soon, you can be assured your favorite superstar is rated correctly, and you can roll with the Nuggets.

And if you’re a slasher, there’s more good news: Aaron Gordon’s dunk rating is near the top. So you can pass with the Joker and slam it with the former dunk contest savant.

***

Nuggets

Coban Porter...

Jake Shapiro

MPJ testifies as Coban Porter gets max sentence for fatal crash

Coban Porter, a younger brother of Michael Porter Jr., was sentenced to six years in prison Friday for killing a woman in a drunken car crash

8 hours ago

Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets waves to fans during the Denver Nuggets victory parade ...

Jake Shapiro

Nuggets watched play-in game together, sharing Serbian liquor

The Denver Nuggets are absolutely locked in but Nikola Jokic knows being focused can mean reflection and bonding as well, enjoying rakija

2 days ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal M...

Jake Shapiro

How the Nuggets beat LeBron and the Lakers again in the playoffs

The Denver Nuggets path to repeat starts with a heavyweight bout against the longtime rival Los Angeles Lakers, this is how the teams matchup

2 days ago

Nikola Jokic aLeBron James...

Will Petersen

Nikola Jokic shows LeBron James love ahead of playoff rematch

"I really appreciate and really respect him. I think he's a really good basketball player," Nikola Jokic said of facing LeBron James

2 days ago

Jontay Porter Michael Porter Jr....

Jake Shapiro

Jontay Porter, brother of Michael Porter Jr., banned from NBA

The NBA banned Jontay Porter from the league on Wednesday, the former Toronto Raptors center was caught providing info to bettors

2 days ago

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denv...

Jake Shapiro

Nuggets open as giant favorite to beat Lakers in NBA Playoffs

The biggest favorite in the first round of the NBA Playoffs are the Denver Nuggets, they take on the Los Angeles Lakers again

3 days ago

Nikola Jokic rated second-best player in NBA2K23, so who is better?