The NBA 2K community is ablaze with debate over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 97 overall rating in NBA 2K25. The Oklahoma City Thunder star had a phenomenal season, finishing as the MVP runner-up with back-to-back 30+ point averages. Such stellar performance naturally elevates expectations for his virtual counterpart.

While some fans аrgue that the 97 rating is a fitting testament to SGA’s dominance, others believe it’s a stretch. They point to the vastness of the NBA and the numerous superstars who could potentially lay claim to a similar, if not higher, rating. The discussion has sparked passionate arguments on social media, with fans passionately defending their stance on the matter.

As the release of NBA 2K25 draws closer, the controversy surrounding Shai’s rating is only likely to intensify. Will the game live up to the hype surrounding the young superstar? Only time will tell.