The New York Knicks are entering the 2025-26 NBA season in a strong position. They retained their core, signed Jordan Clarkson for scoring depth, and added Guerschon Yabusele to bolster their frontcourt. In a weakened Eastern Conference , where Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton are sidelined with injuries, the Knicks are eyeing a deep playoff run.

But according to NBA 2K26, the Knicks' player ratings paint a distorted picture of their roster. Several Knicks are either criminally underrated or unrealistically overrated, raising questions about whether 2K got this team completely wrong. Here’s a breakdown of the five players whose ratings don’t add up.

Jalen Brunson : Still underrated at 93 OVR

There’s no doubt Jalen Brunson has blossomed into one of the best point guards in the N

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