The release of NBA 2K23 is here.
One of the best parts of playing the new edition of NBA 2K is getting a look at the rookie class in the video game for the first time. With a star-studded 2022 NBA Draft class, this year's rookies will be a ton of fun to run with.
But who claimed the spot as the highest-rated rookie in this year's class?
Is it No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero or No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren? No. 3 pick Jabari Smith Jr. and No. 5 pick Jaden Ivey also have a strong case, as does No. 4 pick Keegan Murray, who took home Las Vegas Summer League MVP honors.
Take a look at the highest-rated rookies in NBA 2K23.
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Who are the top-rated rookies in NBA 2K23?
On Tuesday, NBA 2K's official Twitter page began revealing ratings for NBA 2K23.
Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, finds himself tied with Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 3 overall pick, for the highest-rated rookies.
Chet Holmgren, Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey are all right behind Banchero and Smith.
| Player | Team | Rating |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic | 78 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | Rockets | 78 |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | 77 |
| Keegan Murray | Kings | 76 |
| Jaden Ivey | Pistons | 76 |
| Johnny Davis | Wizards | 74 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Pacers | 73 |
| Jeremy Sochan | Spurs | 73 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | 73 |
| Ochai Agbaji | Jazz | 73 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | Trail Blazers | 72 |
| Dyson Daniels | Pelicans | 72 |
| Jalen Williams | Thunder | 72 |
| Ousmane Dieng | Thunder | 72 |
| Mark Williams | Hornets | 72 |
| AJ Griffin | Hawks | 72 |
| Tari Eason | Rockets | 72 |
| Malaki Branham | Spurs | 72 |