The most significant shock came from Grant Williams

Every year millions of basketball enthusiasts look forward to the next version of NBA 2K23 MT Coins. From minor updates to MyTeam mode, to a complete new storyline for your MyPlayer -- there are hours of basketball joy to be had with each new release.However there is nothing that sparks discussion so much as the weeks preceding release day when 2K begin to give us drip feeds of their latest player ratings.

The majority of times, we'll see the occasional player ranked in the mid-to-high 90's. This will establish their position among the top league players, and then we witness a swath of talents across each roster.Of course some players aren't happy with their 2K rating however, and a lot of them post on Twitter to express their shock and/or displeasure. But, for the most part, it's just good fun.

The most significant shock came from Grant Williams, who finds himself among the most underrated players in Boston's normal rotation, after having an outstanding breakout season in which Williams proved to be one of the most promising young wings of the NBA. So, for Williams to be rated only 1 point higher than Payton Pritchard -- a guard who struggled for consistently playing time is indeed somewhat of a snub.

Let's face it: giving players lower ratings than their actual level of skill is nothing short of genius, as players generally take to social media to voice their displeasures or poke fun at each other, all of which is basically no cost marketing in 2K. And for those of you who are avid 2K fans and know it, the ratings don't remain at their current level for longbecause the game's ratings are constantly changing to reflect players' true abilities throughout the entire season.

The time has come to take on your fellow players as well as your foes in "NBA 2K23." the latest installment in the NBA 2K franchise.But if you're likely to be looking to win games, you should to choose teams with the top players that can bring you to success.So, which NBA as well as WNBA top players, as well as NBA rookies are the best-rated stars in basketball? Let's take a look:

The top-rated athlete in "NBA 2K23" is held by Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who comes in at an overall 97. Five players have a chance to be second with the 96th spot. Here's a look at each player rated above 90 overall:Five WNBA players have ratings greater than 90 overall, with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Seattle Storm star Breanna Stewart making it to No. 1. Here's an overview of those ratings:

No. 1 overall selection Paolo Banchero and No. 3 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr. are tied at No. 1 for the top-rated first-rounder in "NBA2king."