LeBron James
NBA 2K25 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Jersey: #23
Archetype: 2-Way Inside-Out Point Forward
Height: 6'9" (206cm)
Weight: 250lbs (113kg)
Wingspan: 7'0" (213cm)
Season Salary: $48,728,845
Year(s) in the NBA: 22
Birthdate: December 30, 1984
Hometown: Akron, Ohio
Prior to NBA: St. Vincent–St. Mary High School
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About LeBron James
LeBron James is a 40-year old American professional basketball player who plays at the Power Forward or Point Guard position for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is 6 feet 9 inches (206cm) tall, weighs 250 pounds (113kg), and has a wingspan of 7 feet (213cm).
LeBron did not play college basketball but instead, he chose to forego college and declared for the NBA Draft directly after completing his high school career at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He was selected as the 1st overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft.
For the 2024-25 NBA season, LeBron James' salary is $48,728,845.
LeBron James on NBA 2K25
On NBA 2K25, the Current Version of LeBron James has an Overall 2K Rating of 96 with a 2-Way Inside-Out Point Forward Build. He has a total of 26 Badges in which 1 of them are Hall of Fame Level and 15 are Gold Level. The best aspect of James' game on 2K is his Athleticism. With a lethal 99 Stamina Rating, he will not get exhausted quickly even when on the floor for a substantial continuous playtime. Additionally, his respectable 83 Three-Point Shot Rating makes him a serious threat when shooting from behind the arc especially when left wide open.
The above line graph shows his NBA 2K25 Rating Season Movement while below are his Attributes, Badges, Hot Zones and 2K Rating Over the Years.
This current version of LeBron James was also selected to play for Western Conference All-Stars and USA FIBA Team.
High-Flying Denier
DefenseBoosts the speed and leaping ability of a defensive player in anticipation of a block attempt.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Deadeye
Outside ScoringJump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Post Powerhouse
Inside ScoringStrengthens a player's ability at backing down defenders and moving them with dropsteps.
Posterizer
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Set Shot Specialist
Outside ScoringBoosts chances of knocking down stand-still jump shots.
Shifty Shooter
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to successfully make off-the-dribble, high-difficulty jump shots.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Interceptor
DefenseThe frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Limitless Range
Outside ScoringExtends the range from which a player can effectively shoot three-pointers from deep.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Deadeye
Outside ScoringJump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest.
Set Shot Specialist
Outside ScoringBoosts chances of knocking down stand-still jump shots.
Shifty Shooter
Outside ScoringImproves a player's ability to successfully make off-the-dribble, high-difficulty jump shots.
Limitless Range
Outside ScoringExtends the range from which a player can effectively shoot three-pointers from deep.
Aerial Wizard
Inside ScoringIncreases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate or a putback finish off an offensive rebound.
Float Game
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make floaters.
Layup Mixmaster
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to finish fancy or acrobatic layups successfully.
Paint Prodigy
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to quickly and efficiently score while going to work in the paint.
Physical Finisher
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to battle through contact and convert contact layups.
Post Powerhouse
Inside ScoringStrengthens a player's ability at backing down defenders and moving them with dropsteps.
Posterizer
Inside ScoringIncreases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender.
Post Fade Phenom
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots.
Post-Up Poet
Inside ScoringRaises the chances of faking or getting by the defender, as well as scoring, when performing moves in the post.
Rise Up
Inside ScoringIncreases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area.
Hook Specialist
Inside ScoringImproves a player's ability to make post-hooks.
Bail Out
PlaymakingPassing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, it helps with passing out of double teams.
Break Starter
PlaymakingAfter grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly after the defensive rebound.
Dimer
PlaymakingWhen in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost.
Strong Handle
PlaymakingReduces the likelihood of being bothered by defenders when dribbling.
Versatile Visionary
PlaymakingImproves a player's ability to thread and fit tight passes, including alley-oops, quickly and on time.
Ankle Assassin
PlaymakingIncreases the ability to break down the defender or cross them up.
Lightning Launch
PlaymakingSpeeds up launches when attacking from the perimeter.
Unpluckable
PlaymakingDefenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts.
Interceptor
DefenseThe frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases.
LeBron James has no Rebounding Badges.
LeBron James has no General Offense Badges.
Pogo Stick
All AroundAllows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jump shot.
The ratings of LeBron James over the years, including NBA 2K4, NBA 2K5, NBA 2K6, NBA 2K7, NBA 2K8, NBA 2K9, NBA 2K10, NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12, NBA 2K13, NBA 2K14, NBA 2K15, NBA 2K16, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K18, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K24, leading up to NBA 2K25, are shown below.
LeBron James' NBA 2K Ratings Over the Years
| Game | Rating | Team |
|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K25 | 96 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K24 | 96 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K23 | 96 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K22 | 96 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K21 | 97 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K20 | 97 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K19 | 98 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA 2K18 | 97 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K17 | 96 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K16 | 94 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K15 | 98 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K14 | 99 | Miami Heat |
| NBA 2K13 | 98 | Miami Heat |
| NBA 2K12 | 98 | Miami Heat |
| NBA 2K11 | 97 | Miami Heat |
| NBA 2K10 | 96 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K9 | 99 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K8 | 97 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K7 | 98 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K6 | 97 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K5 | 88 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA 2K4 | 78 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Other Versions of LeBron James in NBA 2K25
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 88 | 89 | |
| 99 | 76 | 95 | |
| 99 | 81 | 95 | |
| 99 | 86 | 95 | |
| 99 | 81 | 95 | |
| 99 | 86 | 95 | |
| 96 | 82 | 98 | |
| 96 | 81 | 91 |
