Overview
- NBA 2K27 published a top-10 mid-range shooters list that assigned Durant a 97 mid-range rating and the player posted on Threads addressing Ronnie2K, saying he was "triggered" by the score.
- Durant’s 2025–26 mid-range numbers cited by coverage show 420 attempts with 203 makes for a 48.2% conversion rate and an average shot distance near 15.7 feet, which supporters say justifies a higher middy grade.
- Writers questioned several placements on the 2K list, noting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson ranked ahead of Durant while Kyrie Irving and rookie Tre Johnson drew scrutiny given Irving’s missed season and Johnson’s low volume.
- Durant has a track record of publicly disputing 2K ratings in prior cycles, and outlets note that his full-game overall rating could be affected by slightly lower 2025–26 production and his playoff unavailability.
- The category-by-category reveals are a recurring public-relations moment for NBA 2K that shape fan debate and may prompt further discussion or clarifications before the game’s full release on September 4, 2026.