With NBA 2K’s latest installment set to release soon, the game teased its launch by revealing the top 100 rated players heading into the 2025-26 season. Many expected the Orlando Magic’s core four to see their ratings soar after significant offseason hype, but the opposite happened: all four players actually saw decreases this year. This comes as a surprise, as Paolo Banchero , Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs all posted career highs in scoring last season and showed improvement. While Desmond Bane was the only player coming off a relatively down year, NBA 2K appears to be setting the bar low for Orlando’s core. Paolo Banchero: 89 overall (-1) The #NBA2KTop100 rolls on 📈 Let’s hear your thoughts