The NBA 2K series has been around for over two decades now, and it has steadily improved with every new entry. This year, most players are satisfied with the game, which has sold over $10 million copies.
But for some players, there is a serious problem with the game: the ratings. While most pro athletes will shrug off what their video game rating is, the NBA seems to be a little different. Here, guys seem to really care about their rating, as it serves as a sort of badge of office in the locker room.
Ronnie 2K Reveals What Players Have Done To Increase Their 2K Rating
Ronnie 2K knows how much these players care about 2K, and while others are confused by it, he seems to know exactly why some of these NBA athletes have grown so attached to simulation basketball.
“It’s really fascinating and creates such a conversation on the internet. I think a lot of it now if these guys have been playing it forever. A lot of these guys coming in, that’s all they’ve played. Right now, I think it’s like getting drafted in the NBA is 1a and being in a video game is 1b. I really think it’s aligned. They’ve learned it as an educational device and something they love so much So that’s why I think 2K is so important to them…”
"I think a lot of it now is like these guys have been playing it forever… It's like getting drafted in the NBA is 1a and being in a video game is 1b. I really think it's aligned."@Ronnie2K on why players care so much about their NBA 2K ratings 🎮pic.twitter.com/pQsrPrleYf
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 17, 2022
Then, Ronnie went into some specifics on some of the craziest things players have done to increase their ratings.
“We’ve had some bribing along the way. I’ve been offered some shoes, I’ve been offered a variety of things. Here’s the thing: Stop offering me anything. You know how you can get your rating better? Play better.”
"We've had some bribing along the way… Here's the thing: Stop offering me anything. You know how you can get your rating better? Play better."@Ronnie2K on what crazy thing players have done to get their NBA 2K rating up 😂pic.twitter.com/MOBcYFmu6z
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 17, 2022
Recently, Ronnie got caught in an exchange with Warriors guard Klay Thompson after he publicly slammed 2K for his 3-point rating in the game.
“I might not jump like he jumps [while signaling to the bench], but I’ve never lost a strap. Ronnie 2K, change my 3-point rating right now. Right now, f***ing hater,” Klay said while Stephen Curry, the interviewer, and the crowd laughed.
Klay mostly likely isn’t losing any sleep over his rating, but he clearly has no problem calling out Ronnie. As for others, we know now that many players are not above bribes when it comes to their 2K representation.
Presumably, Ronnie 2K doesn’t take any of those bribes, but it’s still pretty wild what lengths some athletes are willing to go to improve their video-game selves.
