Originally published by LakersNation.com
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.
The NBA is full of elite ball handlers with some in the discussion for all-time great handles, and Doncic finds himself with a top-10 ball handling rating in the new NBA 2K27 video game, coming in at number six overall:
All ankles are on notice
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Doncic’s former teammate Kyrie Irving is at the top of the list and has the only 99 rating which no one will argue as many feel Irving has the best handle in NBA history. And even after missing all of last season with a torn ACL, Irving’s spot at the top of the list is inarguable.
Superstar Stephen Curry is second with a 97 rating and, like Irving, many would put Curry in the all-time discussion for best handle as well. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are third and fourth with a 96 rating and both have proven for years that they can get to any spot on the court because of their elite handle.
Lamelo Ball, Doncic, Trae Young and James Harden all have a 95 rating and you can find compilations everywhere of each of them pulling off ridiculous moves against helpless defenders. Darius Garland of the Los Angeles Clippers has the ninth spot while his former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell, rounds out the top-10.
The level of ball handling has raised immensely in this era of the NBA as the ability to navigate the pick-and-roll and operate in isolation has become such an important part of the game and these players do it the best. Doncic is more than deserving of his spot on this list and his teammate Austin Reaves likely isn’t too far removed from the top-10 himself.
Luka Doncic ranks in top-10 3-point shooters in NBA 2K27
Doncic’s unreal ability to handle the ball isn’t the only area where he’s elite that has been recognized by NBA 2K27. The Lakers superstar’s 3-point shooting ability also has him in the top-10 in that category as he ranks seventh in the list of 3-point shooters.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.
The NBA is full of elite ball handlers with some in the discussion for all-time great handles, and Doncic finds himself with a top-10 ball handling rating in the new NBA 2K27 video game, coming in at number six overall:
All ankles are on notice
Drop your takes on the best ball handlers in NBA 2K27 pic.twitter.com/AebJ0RlFGi
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 5, 2026
Doncic’s former teammate Kyrie Irving is at the top of the list and has the only 99 rating which no one will argue as many feel Irving has the best handle in NBA history. And even after missing all of last season with a torn ACL, Irving’s spot at the top of the list is inarguable.
Superstar Stephen Curry is second with a 97 rating and, like Irving, many would put Curry in the all-time discussion for best handle as well. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are third and fourth with a 96 rating and both have proven for years that they can get to any spot on the court because of their elite handle.
Lamelo Ball, Doncic, Trae Young and James Harden all have a 95 rating and you can find compilations everywhere of each of them pulling off ridiculous moves against helpless defenders. Darius Garland of the Los Angeles Clippers has the ninth spot while his former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell, rounds out the top-10.
The level of ball handling has raised immensely in this era of the NBA as the ability to navigate the pick-and-roll and operate in isolation has become such an important part of the game and these players do it the best. Doncic is more than deserving of his spot on this list and his teammate Austin Reaves likely isn’t too far removed from the top-10 himself.
Luka Doncic ranks in top-10 3-point shooters in NBA 2K27
Doncic’s unreal ability to handle the ball isn’t the only area where he’s elite that has been recognized by NBA 2K27. The Lakers superstar’s 3-point shooting ability also has him in the top-10 in that category as he ranks seventh in the list of 3-point shooters.
