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NBA 2K26 Sparks Debate After Leaving LeBron James Out Of Top 10 Three-Point Shooters


LeBron James was nowhere to be found in the top 10 lists for both three-point shooting and mid-range accuracyLeBron James (Image Credit: Imagn)

Since entering the NBA, LeBron James has built a legacy that few can rival. His name often appears at the top of almost every statistical and achievement-based conversation.

Meanwhile, NBA 2K26 revealed its latest shooting rankings on Sunday. However, the Los Angeles Lakers star was nowhere in the top 10 list for three-point shooting and mid-range accuracy.

In the three-point category, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry unsurprisingly claimed the top spot with a perfect 99 rating from beyond the arc. He was followed by a list that included Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Desmond Bane, Zach LaVine, Isaiah Joe, Jarrett Allen, Luke Kennard, Sam Hauser, and Anthony Edwards.

Best 3PT shooters in @NBA2K šŸ”„ pic.twitter.com/R4wntHM3vO

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 11, 2025

The mid-range rankings were equally competitive. Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving both topped the chart at 98. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Andrew Nembhard, Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan, Miles McBride, and Khris Middleton rounded out the list. Once again, LeBron's name was notably absent.

LeBron James LeBron James (Image Credit: Imagn)

The omission of James from the 3-PT list ignited immediate debate among fans. Many fans took to social media to voice their frustration.

"LeBron should be number one," one fan wrote.

LeBron should be number one.

— Stakit (@stakit_live) August 11, 2025

"lebron should be here," another fan wrote.

lebron should be here

— ✧.* (@HoodiiBron) August 11, 2025

"Notice how Lebron isn't there," one person commented.

Notice how Lebron isn't there

— Tony G šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ (@TGTatum4_3) August 11, 2025

"Notice how LeBron isn't here?" another one added.

Notice how LeBron isn't here?

— Olympic Bean (@olympicbean) August 11, 2025

"This list is terrible," one user declared.

This list is terrible

— ⛈️ (@30BeenDat) August 11, 2025

"2k ratings getting worse and worse every year," another one added.

2k ratings getting worse and worse every year šŸ’”

— HOF (@thehofapp) August 11, 2025

James has never been purely defined by his shooting. For many fans, his exclusion from NBA 2K26's top shooting categories isn't just a statistical oversight; it feels like a lack of respect for a player who has spent two decades proving his dominance.

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