The NBA 2k ratings for the OKC Thunder set them in the 3rd tier of Online Play Now, the most stifling tier in the game and putting the team at an overall score of 86. That mark is higher than the Magic, Spurs, Jazz, Wizards, Hornets NBA 2K23 MT, Pistons, Rockets, and Pacers but is still close to the Knicks for the best mark within the grouping. According to the video game scorers the Thunder are the eighth most sloppy team in the league.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander leads the way for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the way for Oklahoma City Thunder who rate as the 8th worst basketball team of the NBA by NBA 2K23

If you're unaware of this, there is a team called the NBA 2k team is comprised of rating adjusters on the games and provide players with attribute ratings in all categories such as playmaking, shooting as well as finishing the game, and so on. These ratings can range from 0-99. However the lowest rated players are 66. Dallas Mavericks two-way forward Tyler Dorsey and Spur forward Dominick Barlow.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are led, even virtually, by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , who is listed as 87 overall. He has an A+ final rating. Avid 2k players Josh Giddey made a huge leap to 82 overall which he was pleased with in the run-up to launch week. Lu Dort, who got paid during the offseason can not crack the 80s level, and is stuck at a 77.

The OKC Thunder earned some lottery luck in the offseason, allowing them to jump into the 2nd pick and acquire the franchise's centerpiece, Chet Holmgren. However, that luck quickly changed when Holmgren is expected to miss the entire 2022-23 campaign after suffering a foot injury. NBA 2k rates Holmgren an overall 77 2K23 MT Buy, being the third highest rated rookie ahead of Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.