May 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) removes his mask during a break in actin against the Miami Heat in the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Fans React To Joel Embiid's 2K25 Rating

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 27, 2024 4:35 PM ET

Joel Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA and won the 2023 MVP Award.

This past season, the Philadelphia 76ers star was fantastic but only appeared in 39 regular season games.

Embiid finished the season with averages of 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range.

On Monday, NBA 2K25 announced that he would be rated as a 96 overall.

Via NBA 2K: "Joel Embiid is the 5th highest rated player in #NBA2K25 at 96 OVR! "

Joel Embiid is the 5th highest rated player in #NBA2K25 at 96 OVR! @JoelEmbiid | #NBA2KTop100 pic.twitter.com/u25WI7X1dF
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 26, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

Via @DarrenApels: "How can you rank Joel Embiid this high when he only played 39 games in 2023-2024 NBA season?"

How can you rank Joel Embiid this high when he only played 39 games in 2023-2024 NBA season?
— darrenapels (@DarrenApels) August 26, 2024

Via @OneofTheBottles: "Dropped two overalls after having an all time season statistically. SGA rated higher"

Dropped two overalls after having an all time season statistically. SGA rated higher https://t.co/fG4pSca3xf
— The Process (@OneofTheBottles) August 26, 2024

Via @cavy_patty: "Ain’t no way this game has Embiid higher than LeBron"

Ain’t no way this game has Embiid higher than LeBron https://t.co/vk5tclyXJx
— cavy patty (@cavy_patty) August 26, 2024

Via @BeGotGame2: "This game is a joke they got him as the same overall as Shai lmao"

This game is a joke they got him as the same overall as Shai lmao https://t.co/xrUtJXf1b6
— Besong ✌ (@BeGotGame2) August 26, 2024

Via @30Kyle_: "They watched the olympics and thought yeah, embid is better then lebron and curry"

They watched the olympics and thought yeah, embid is better then lebron and curry
— Kyle (@30Kyle_) August 26, 2024

Via @KenPalm88793707: "Embiid definitely deserve it but I don’t think 2k look at injuries they just see all players as healthy just like Kawhi Leonard still haven’t played full season but somehow rating never drops "

Embiid definitely deserve it but I don’t think 2k look at injuries they just see all players as healthy just like Kawhi Leonard still haven’t played full season but somehow rating never drops
— AllTheeWay (@KenPalm88793707) August 26, 2024

The 76ers are coming off a season where they lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in six games).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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