Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Receive Same Player Ranking In NBA2K25
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It appears NBA2K25 wanted to duck any smoke. Following a bunch of hype around the release of the first images of Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the popular video game series has unveiled its player rankings.
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A'ja Wilson becomes the highest rated WNBA player in 2K history! pic.twitter.com/xGhFDRXSWr
To no one's surprise Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was the top ranked player overall, receiving a coveted 99. That made her the highest rated WNBA player in the history of the digital franchise. Reigning MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty was second with a 97, which also makes sense.
But the rookie rankings were a little more curious. Both Clark and Reese received a 90 overall, almost making it feel like 2K was attempting to avoid taking sides in any Rookie of the Year debate.
While both vplayers have had excellent first-year campaigns, one may have expected Clark to get at least a slightly higher score. Caitlin has opened up a sizable lead in the Rookie of the Year race when it comes to odds, and leads Reese in essentially every traditional statistical category except for rebounding. That as Clark is also taking aim at records in the W beyond just those for players in their initial season.
Reese has of course made an impact on the court herself, with her rebounding and defensive tenacity providing a boost to the Sky. Angel has been a walking double-double thus far and that translated when competing against the best players in the league during the WNBA All-Star Game as well.
Highest Rated WNBA Rookies in 2K25:
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90 — Caitlin Clark
90 — Angel Reese
80 — Kamilla Cardoso
80 — Rickea Jackson
80 — Cameron Brink pic.twitter.com/1CVFiotokY
Still, it appears 2K wanted the initial appearances for Clark and Reese to be cause for celebration and not lead to more debate and conversation. Because giving the two stars who have taken women's basketball by storm the same score does seem like a bit of a cop out.