NBA 2K27 Player Ratings
NBA 2K27 Unveils Lakers' Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler Player Ratings
NBA 2K27 drops on September 4, just before NBA training camps open — and the game's Top 100 player ratings are already making waves for Lakers fans. Austin Reaves earned an 88 overall rating, landing just outside the top 25 players in the game, according to Star-Telegram.
Walker Kessler, the Lakers' new big man, checked in at 81 overall. Meanwhile, former Laker Anthony Davis — now with the Washington Wizards — rated just a few spots above Reaves. Luka Doncic's rating has not yet been revealed, Sports Illustrated noted.
Reaves Rated 88, One Spot Shy of Top 25
Austin Reaves landed at 88 overall in NBA 2K27, according to The News Tribune. That puts him just outside the game's top 25 players. It is a strong number for a guard who went undrafted and worked his way into a Lakers starting role. An 88 rating places him among the league's better players — just not quite the elite tier.
For comparison, his former teammate Anthony Davis sits only a few spots higher on the list. Davis is now with the Washington Wizards. The gap between Reaves and Davis being this small is a sign of how much Reaves' value has grown in the league, Sun Herald reported.
Walker Kessler Earns 81 Overall in Top 100
Walker Kessler, who joined the Lakers this offseason, received an 81 overall rating. That score puts him inside the game's Top 100 players, Sacramento Bee reported. Kessler is known as one of the best shot-blockers in the league. An 81 rating reflects his defensive impact, even if his offensive game is still developing.
The Lakers also had Matisse Thybulle and rookie guard Cameron Carr show up in the Top 100 ratings reveal. Getting four players on that list shows the Lakers have solid depth heading into the 2025-26 season, according to Bradenton.
Luka Doncic's Rating Still a Mystery
The biggest name on the Lakers roster remains a secret for now. Luka Doncic's spot on the Top 100 list has not been revealed yet, Tri-City Herald noted. Doncic is widely seen as one of the top three players in the NBA. His rating is expected to be near the very top of the list when it drops.
The Top 100 ratings are being released in stages before the game's full launch on September 4. That rollout is a common marketing move for the 2K series. It keeps fans guessing and builds buzz ahead of the game's release, Bellingham Herald reported.
NBA 2K27 Launches Just Before Training Camp Opens
The September 4 launch date puts NBA 2K27 on shelves right before NBA training camps begin. That timing is no accident. The game uses current rosters and recent performance data to set ratings. Players and fans pay close attention to where everyone lands, Macon reported.
For Lakers fans, the ratings paint an interesting picture. Reaves at 88 and Kessler at 81 suggest a team with a strong supporting cast around Doncic. How Los Angeles performs in the real season may shift those numbers when in-season rating updates roll out, according to Sun Herald.
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