But in NBA 2K26, the two top Aussies are separated by just a single rating, something that face of the franchise Ronnie 2K hopes can spark a rivalry.

This year's video game edition has plenty of Oklahoma City Thunder representation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete. They also have five players among the top 100. That shouldn't be a surprise. After all, they had one of the greatest seasons ever with a historic 68-14 regular-season record and a Larry O'Brien trophy.

NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5, with pre-orders having begun on July 9 and early access attainable on Aug. 29. That said, the top-rated players were unveiled by NBA 2K's X handle on Thursday morning.

New NBA 2K26 MyNBA details have been revealed, including an online Playoffs Mode, Improved simulations, an expanded MyPLAYER DNA system, and much more.

"NBA 2K26" has revealed its Top 100 Players as it is close to releasing this year from 2K Games, featuring the best ballers of the league based on overall rating. The list features notable names in the NBA,

The latest cinematic MyCareer, Out of Bounds, charts your journey from High School to the top, while Online Leagues are coming to MyNBA.