The Golden State Warriors’ offseason has been a rollercoaster of anticipation and frustration, with the team yet to make significant roster moves outside of the 2025 NBA Draft. The ongoing saga surrounding restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has put a hold on Golden State’s plans to bolster their lineup around their star trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. While the Warriors reportedly have deals lined up with multiple free agents, awaiting Kuminga’s decision, the spotlight has shifted to an unexpected controversy: Stephen Curry’s NBA 2K26 rating.
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On Thursday, the basketball world was set ablaze when NBA 2K26 revealed its top player ratings, and Curry, the Warriors’ iconic sharpshooter, was handed a 94 overall rating. This places him in a tie for fifth alongside LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, and Victor Wembanyama, trailing behind Nikola Jokic (98), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (98), Giannis Antetokounmpo (97), Luka Doncic (95), and Anthony Edwards (95). For a player of Curry’s caliber, a 94 rating feels like a slap in the face to fans and analysts alike, sparking heated debates across social media and sports talk shows.
Curry, now entering his 17th NBA season at age 37, is coming off yet another stellar campaign. Last season, he averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting an impressive 44.8% from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc. His leadership was pivotal in guiding the Warriors to a stunning first-round playoff upset over the second-seeded Houston Rockets. Despite a heartbreaking injury in Game 1 of the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which contributed to Golden State’s elimination, Curry’s impact on the court remains undeniable.
The 94 rating has left many questioning whether NBA 2K26 is undervaluing one of the greatest shooters in basketball history. Curry’s ability to stretch defenses, create his own shot, and deliver in clutch moments has redefined the modern NBA. His partnership with Butler and Green forms a championship-caliber core, yet the Warriors’ front office is under pressure to finalize their roster before the regular season tips off. With Kuminga’s future still uncertain, Golden State’s championship aspirations hinge on making the right moves to complement their superstar trio.