Fans react to LaMelo Ball’s NBA 2K23 rating

It’s that time of year when NBA players and fans of the NBA 2K series overreact to ratings ahead of the NBA season. For years, basketball heads rush to see how their favorite players stack up in the latest version of the game, and the non-stop debates of who’s right or wrong dominates the conversation before a basketball is dribbled in an actual game.

Just a few days ago, the first ratings were released, and to no surprise, NBA 2K fans took to social media to express their approval, disapproval, or apathy of what Ronnie 2K deemed the correct ratings of these players.

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For third-year Charlotte Hornets point guard, LaMelo Ball, his rating was too met with mixed reviews. The youngest Ball brother came in at a solid 87 rating. If this were grade school, he’d be looking at a nice B-plus (considering we’re grading on a 10-point scale that is). Not too shabby for achieving all of this before the age of 21.

While LaMelo has yet to actually comment publicly on his rating, some NBA players took to social media to lament their displeasure of the game’s rating system.

Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson seemed not to take their ratings too well, and took to social media to express their disdain.

Aye @Ronnie2K I’m gonna need an explanation on why I’m not a 99? This has become laughable https://t.co/oySQUtcDP2

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 6, 2022

Klay reacting to his new 3-point rating on 2K ???? pic.twitter.com/hfLgbpuzKi

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 6, 2022

Seeing how some players as noted above, have not taken the news too well on their rating, see what the fans think of LaMelo’s NBA 2K23 rating.

Rookie of the year and all star over Ant…

— idk yet (@LaMeloIsBallin) September 6, 2022

Honestly seems pretty fair. Look for him to take a leap this year (hopefully)

— idk yet (@LaMeloIsBallin) September 6, 2022

Good rating for a 3rd year

— Zacks???????? (@Zakkaa0) September 6, 2022

Overrated

— denver 2024 champs (@Stepbackfor3) September 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/LeMelothegoat/status/1568760316984696832?s=20&t=BuAst95eaajSE7JlP-fPGw

At least a 90 https://t.co/e8JmQ86DcQ

— ɐɟɐᴚ (@Rafa2swavy) September 7, 2022

Criminal that Jaylen Brown and Lamelo have the same rating https://t.co/PFzS1KB71x

— NBA Breakdowns (@Pathto18) September 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/FoxKingdxm/status/1567540736563740675?s=20&t=BuAst95eaajSE7JlP-fPGw

About the Author Published Sep 11, 2022

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Brandon Williams is an author, educator, basketball coach, and has been in sports media for over 10 years. He is the CEO and founder of Ball Exclusives. In 2018, Brandon assisted LaVar Ball and Big Baller Brand in the launch of its professional basketball league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA League). Brandon was a key figure serving as the league's Director of Media Relations and in-game broadcaster for its live games. His debut book, The JBA League: A League of Our Own detailed a first-hand look of the highs and lows with starting a professional basketball league in a short period of time. In his free time, Brandon loves spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing basketball and golf.