NBA Legend Rips 2K25 For Kevin Durant's Rating

Kevin Garnett reacted to Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's NBA 2K25 rating.

Dec 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks to fans after a victory against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant still remains one of the best players in the NBA at 35.

He is coming off another stellar season for the Phoenix Suns where he averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 75 games.

That said, NBA 2K25 rated Durant as a 94 overall in the new game.

Via NBA 2K: "Kevin Durant is the 9th highest rated player in #NBA2K25 at 94 OVR! ☀️"

Kevin Durant is the 9th highest rated player in #NBA2K25 at 94 OVR! ☀️@KDTrey5 | #NBA2KTop100 pic.twitter.com/xZZuPeKmG1

— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 26, 2024

Many people disagreed with the rating, and one person who sent out a post was NBA legend Kevin Garnett.

Garnett (via his Instagram story): "Hey 2K @nba2k yall hella bogussshh for that bro is a walking bucket!! Frfr..bro at least a 97.. tf ... get it right."

Kevin Garnett's IG Story / September 21

Considering Durant's style of play is perfect for a video game, Garnett makes a great point that he should at least have been given a 97.

Jan 2, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball against Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Garnett (2) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-Imagn Images / Mark D. Smith-Imagn Images

Durant has averaged at least 25.3 points per contest in every season except for his rookie year.

His career averages are 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range in 1,061 games.

The two-time NBA Champion has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets over his 16 seasons.

Teammates in @NBA history to each average 27+ PPG (min 60+ games played):

▪️ 2023-24: Devin Booker & Kevin Durant

▪️ 2000-01, 2002-03: Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal

▪️ 1964-65: Elgin Baylor & Jerry West pic.twitter.com/uQi1WCAOVZ

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 17, 2024

As for Garnett, the Hall of Fame forward spent 21 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics.