Top 10 Ball Handlers in NBA 2K27, Ranked

10. Donovan Mitchell – 93

Starting off strong with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ main man, if Mitchell’s solid mid-range shooting and speed were not enough, his elite dribbling might make you pick him as one of your starters.

9. Darius Garland – 94

One look at the Los Angeles Clippers star’s overall stats, and he’d be an easy pick for your team. An excellent 93 mid-range shot rating paired with an 88 three-point shot rating and a 94 dribbling rate makes him a dangerous player both inside and outside the arc.

8. James Harden – 95

While Mitchell might have the better overall rating, his partner-in-crime gets over him in ball handling. It looks like Harden will continue to be one of the meta players from the get-go with his respectable scoring stats paired with elite playmaking.

7. Trae Young – 95

The Washington Wizards star is another serious threat if your opponent has him in the lineup. With an outstanding 95 Ball Handle Rating, he can get to his desired positions decisively using a combination of dribble moves in preparation for a shot or pass to an open teammate.

6. Luka Doncic – 95

Continuing the list with the 95 ball handling is Luka Doncic, which is obvious as he is one of the best players in the game. While Luka’s best aspect in-game is his outside scoring, you can pretty much do everything with him as your guard.

5. LaMelo Ball – 95

Ending the players with a 95 dribbling stat, the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Melo continues his flashy, high-difficulty dribbling and will again be a fun one to use.

4. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander – 96

We are truly moving into the elite territory now, as the two-time MVP comes in at fourth on the list with an impressive 96 ball handling. Pair that up with a lethal 99 mid-range shooting, and the Oklahoma City Thunder star really is the best the game has to offer.

3. Jalen Brunson – 96

Joining SGA is the King of New York and the most recent NBA champion and Finals MVP, Jalen Brunson. Whether it is Brunson’s craft in the midrange or SGA’s ability to glide into his pull-up. It is a testament to how valuable a reliable handle has become in the modern NBA that two MVP-caliber offensive engines land in the same tier.

2. Steph Curry – 97

Probably the most obvious player to land on every offensive skill list, the Golden State Warriors legend whose handle has always been inseparable from his shooting gravity, forcing defenders to respect both threats at once. With a 97 in ball-handling paired with a 99 in three-point shooting, what more do you want from your point guard?

1. Kyrie Irving – 99

Kyrie has missed the entire 2025/26 season due to an ACL injury, yet nobody has an issue with him topping the list once again. That just goes to show the level at which he has operated his dribbling skills throughout his career. This could have been an email, as nobody is topping the Mavs star in ball handling. 99.