Jokic leads NBA 2K26 at 98, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the only player hovering in the elite tier. Embiid sits at 92, while Paul George drops to 81 after a rough 2024-25 season marked by knee issues and lower offensive involvement. The piece argues 2K’s ratings lean heavily on recency, flagging an inconsistency that keeps Embiid high while George sinks. Philly’s 24-win year amplifies fantasy-betting chatter as the game’s early access arrives Aug 29 and global launch Sept 5.