The release of NBA 2K25 has sparked widespread debate over player ratings, with many NBA stars and fans expressing dissatisfaction. Giannis Antetokounmpo voiced his displeasure with his '97' overall rating, while Kyrie Irving's '92' rating was defended by Ronnie 2K. Notably, the New Orleans Pelicans acquired Dejounte Murray but lost key players like Jonas Valanciunas and Naji Marshall, the latter of whom received a low defensive rating in NBA 2K25. Grayson Allen of the Phoenix Suns and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks were also considered underrated by the game’s developers. Despite these controversies, NBA 2K25 features significant gameplay enhancements, including ProPLAY technology with thousands of new animations.