Kyrie Irving rated top ball-handler in NBA 2K27 ahead of release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Kyrie Irving, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, has been rated the best ball-handler in NBA 2K27, ahead of its September 4 release. Irving received a rating of 99, the highest in the game, which is two points clear of Stephen Curry, who is second. Recent NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are tied for third in this category. Despite missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to injury, Irving's skills continue to earn recognition as one of the best in the history of the league.
- •Kyrie Irving named best ball-handler in NBA 2K27.
- •Irving receives a rating of 99, highest in the game.
- •Stephen Curry follows with a rating of 97.
- •Jalen Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are tied for third.
- •Irving missed the 2025-26 NBA season due to injury.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duke alum Kyrie Irving tops NBA 2K ratings in this unique category
"Duke alumni and current Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving was named the best ball-handler in the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game.
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