Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton ranks among best defenders in NBA 2K27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton has received a 97 steals rating in NBA 2K27, ranking him tied for fifth among all players. Melton averaged 1.6 steals last season in only 23 minutes per game, making his rating particularly notable given the discrepancies in playing time among league leaders. Despite critiques that the rating might be inflated, Melton's performance reflects his defensive prowess. The NBA 2K27 game is set for release next month.
- •Melton's rating ties him with Jalen Suggs and Alex Caruso.
- •He averaged 1.6 steals over the last season.
- •The game is scheduled for release in September.
- •Several notable players rank below Melton in steals rating.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors guard ranked among best perimeter defenders in NBA 2K27
"Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton was recently given a 97 steals rating in the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game.
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