Every year millions of basketball lovers await the new edition of MT 2K23. From minor improvements to the MyTeam mode to an entire new story for your MyPlayer -- there are countless hours of basketball joy to be enjoyed in every new release.However there is nothing that sparks discussion quite like the weeks preceding release day when the developers of NBA 2K start to drip-feed us with their most recent player rankings.

Usually, we will see the occasional player ranked in the mid-to-high 90's, establishing their place as the best in the league and then we will see a steady flow of abilities across every roster.Of course it's not all players content with their 2K rating some are on Twitter to share their displeasure or surprise. However, for the most part, it's all in good fun.

The most significant shock came from Grant Williams, who finds himself among the least-rated players of Boston's regularly scheduled rotation, yet embarking on an impressive season that the player proved himself to be one of the top young 3-and-D wings in the NBA. That's why for Williams to be rated only 1 point higher than Payton Pritchard, the guard who struggled to find an even amount of playing time is a bit of a snub.

It's fair to say that ranking players lower than their actual level of skill is nothing short marketing genius, as players generally take to social media to air out their grievances or make fun of each other, all of which is basically an unselfish marketing strategy for the 2K. And for those of you who are avid 2K fans You'll know that those ratings won't be at their current levels all the time, as the game constantly changes to reflect players' actual skill levels throughout the season.

It's time to take on your fellow players and foes in "NBA 2K23." the latest game in the NBA 2K franchise.But if you're likely to be looking to be successful, you need to choose teams with the top players who can bring you to success.So, which NBA or WNBA stars and NBA rookies are the highest-rated stars in basketball? Let's take a look:

The award for the top-rated basketball player on "Cheap NBA 2K MT" belongs to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo who ranks an overall 97.