The top 10 notable players not in NBA 2K25: Barkley, Wall, Griffin, and more

NBA 2K25 boasts a large roster of current and former NBA players. However, there are a handful of well-known names that will not be included in this year’s game.

NBA 2K25 includes licensed players in the game due to its official agreement with the league and players association. However, retired players are not included in the game.

The inclusion of a retired NBA player’s likeness in the game is contingent upon their agreement. If a player is not featured, it is likely due to their rejection of the offer or the decision of the NBA Retired Players Association. While 2K has been gradually adding more legends each year, there are still a few who have not been included.

Without further ado, let us delve into some noteworthy omissions.

Top 10 Players Not Included in NBA 2K25

Charles Barkley
Reggie Miller
Blake Griffin
John Wall
Other Iguodala
Rasheed Wallace
Serge Ibaka
Goran Dragic
Will Barton
Nerlens Noel

At the forefront, it is worth noting that two renowned members of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller, are not included in the game.

Even though he is now known primarily as an analyst on TNT, Barkley is still widely recognized as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. In 1993, he was named MVP and was also a member of both the All-NBA First Team and All-NBA Second Team five times. Despite not winning a championship, Barkley’s jersey has been retired by two teams and his legacy as an all-time great player remains intact.

Barkley has previously been vocal about his absence from the game, explaining that he believes the compensation offered to players to appear in 2K is inadequate and insignificant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1nti_OddA

Asking Charles Barkley Why He’s Not On 2k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1nti_OddA)

Despite never winning a championship, Reggie Miller, a fellow Hall of Fame member, was known for his exceptional shooting abilities and held the NBA record for most career three-point field goals made. Although his record has since been surpassed by Ray Allen and Steph Curry, Miller is still highly acclaimed as one of the greatest players in Indiana Pacers history.

Keeping in line with the trend of legendary players without championship rings, Blake Griffin proved to be a formidable presence throughout his extensive NBA career. With his relentless slam dunks and dominant performance as a power forward, Griffin is a strong contender for induction into the Hall of Fame.

Despite being selected as the top pick in the draft, John Wall managed to live up to the high expectations placed upon him. His impressive ball handling skills will surely be missed in the game of 2K.

Despite not being the most attention-grabbing player, Andre Iguodala has achieved great success in the NBA. As a four-time champion and a dominant defender, he has made a significant impact in the league.

There is a possibility that these stars may come back at a later time.