Kevin Durant isn’t happy with his NBA 2K23 rating as the Brooklyn Nets star demands “an explanation as to why I’m not 99” from the game’s creators.
- The forward called out the game’s developers and directors over the decision
- Durant is 1 point behind the best player of the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Durant will be joined at 96 by LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Steph Curry
Fans of the popular NBA 2K franchise are used to controversy surrounding player ratings in the game, and the latest installment of such drama took place on Tuesday afternoon.
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant wasn’t impressed with his 96 overall rating in the game. This rating puts him second best in the game.
The grand prize went to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who secured a 97 rating.
Durant expressed his frustration on Twitter, calling 2K’s digital marketing director Ronnie Singh, better known as “Ronnie2K.”
Nets forward Kevin Durant is rated 96 in NBA 2K23, behind top-rated Giannis Antetokounmpo
Durant expressed his frustration and called 2K and the game’s digital marketing director
That director, Ronnie2K, jokingly replied that he might have to adjust the game’s cover art
“Aye @Ronnie2K I need an explanation why I’m not 99? This has gotten ridiculous,” Durant tweeted.
Ronnie jokingly replied, “I request that we remove MJ on the cover and replace the real 99 with you.”
Throughout the game, Durant was never rated higher than a 97 during his senior year with the Golden State Warriors during the 2018-19 season.
With a 96 rating, Durant is level with former teammate Stephen Curry, as well as other stars like MVP Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
The NBA season ends Tuesday, October 18 – the Nets open their season on the 19th at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Durant is rated 96 alongside the likes of LeBron James and former teammate Steph Curry (L).
