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Caitlin Clark's NBA 2K27 strength rating surpasses Chet Holmgren's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Caitlin Clark's NBA 2K27 strength rating surpasses Chet Holmgren's

Summary

Fans are reacting to the initial player ratings for NBA 2K27, particularly the strength rating of WNBA star Caitlin Clark, which is set at 59. This rating exceeds that of NBA player Chet Holmgren, who received a rating of 45. Clark is featured prominently as NBA 2K27 includes female MyPLAYER builds for the first time. The game is scheduled for release on September 4, and the ratings have sparked significant debate about player evaluations. Fans are engaging with the ratings on social media, expressing surprise and humor regarding the comparison.

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By the Numbers

•NBA 2K27 releases on September 4.
•Caitlin Clark holds a 96 overall rating in the game.
•Chet Holmgren's strength is rated at 45.
•Clark's strength rating has drawn significant fan attention.
•This is the first installment with female MyPLAYER builds.

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Gotta be AI’ – Fans shocked as WNBA’s Caitlin Clark given more strength than NBA star on 2K27

What they're saying

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The ratings are out for the new NBA2K and it’s safe to say that they’ve caused some controversy. The hype around NBA 2K27 is hitting a whole new level ahead of its official release on September 4, especially as 2K Sports starts trickling out those initial player ratings.
— Yahoo Sports

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