The latest NBA 2K26 player ratings are rolling in, and dunk fans – this one’s for you. It’s time to take a look at the best dunkers in NBA 2K26, ranked specifically by their Driving Dunk stat. Whether you’re dominating The Rec or lighting it up in MyTeam, these are the players who’ll go sky-high and throw it down with force every single time.
This list is part of NBA 2K26’s Ratings Week, which has already unveiled the best three-point shooters, top ball handlers, and rookie standouts. Now it’s time to look above the rim.
Dunk Kings of NBA 2K26
Here are the top 10 dunkers in NBA 2K26 based on their Driving Dunk ratings:
1. Anthony Edwards – 97 Driving Dunk
Anthony “Ant-Man” Edwards reigns supreme as NBA 2K26’s best dunker. With a 97 Driving Dunk rating, Edwards proved across the past season that no one executes a more electrifying, gravity-defying slam than he does. He’s a human highlight reel: and now, the virtual hardwood reflects it.
2. Ja Morant – 96 Driving Dunk
Just a tick below Edwards, Ja Morant remains one of the league’s most electrifying athletes. With a rating of 96, his verticality and fearlessness at the rim make him one of the most dangerous players in both real life and NBA 2K26. If a few more of his ambitious in-game dunks had landed over the past seasons, he might’ve hit that top spot.
3. Jalen Johnson – 96 Driving Dunk
Jalen Johnson might still be flying under many fans’ radars, but 2K26 gives him his flowers. Matching Morant with a 96 rating, Johnson’s rise in recent seasons shows he’s more than capable of putting defenders on posters, and he’s only getting better.
4. Amen Thompson – 96 Driving Dunk
Amen Thompson has taken the league — and now NBA 2K26 — by storm. His raw athleticism is jaw-dropping, and at 96 Driving Dunk, he’s one to watch. A future superstar in the making, he’s already earned a seat at the dunkers’ table.
5. Shaedon Sharpe – 95 Driving Dunk
Shaedon Sharpe might just be the biggest dark horse on this list. With a 95 Driving Dunk, he’s become a near 20-point scorer for Portland while posterising defenders almost nightly. Fans are still itching to see him in the Dunk Contest, and his rating only builds the case.
6. Jaylen Brown – 94 Driving Dunk
Don’t let the forgettable Dunk Contest performance in 2025 fool you, Jaylen Brown earns his spot with relentless in-game slams. His 94 Driving Dunk rating reflects years of highlight-worthy moments during both the regular season and playoffs.
7. Derrick Jones Jr. – 94 Driving Dunk
Derrick Jones Jr. made a name for himself dunking, plain and simple. He may not put up All-Star numbers, but few can match his aerial savvy. The 2020 Dunk Contest champ is still flying high with a 94 rating and remains one of the best specialist dunkers in the NBA today.
8. Zach LaVine – 94 Driving Dunk
Is there any dunker more iconic than Zach LaVine in his prime? His legendary 2016 Dunk Contest battle is still talked about, and in NBA 2K26, his 94 Driving Dunk ensures he remains deadly on drives. Multiple team changes haven’t slowed his creative flair for slams one bit.
9. Aaron Gordon – 94 Driving Dunk
Aaron Gordon is a Slam Dunk Contest legend in his own right, and a consistent in-game dunker. His recent buzzer-beating, game-winning dunk in last year’s playoffs only solidified his reputation. His 94 Driving Dunk rating is about as deserved as it gets.
10. Zion Williamson – 93 Driving Dunk
Rounding out the list is Zion Williamson, sitting at a still-incredible 93 Driving Dunk. The only thing holding him back? Availability. When Zion is healthy, there are few players more dominant in the paint, and when he gets a step on the defender, you already know what’s coming.
Get ready for lift-off
Whether you’re throwing it down in MyCareer or giving your MyTeam lineup some extra punch, these players deliver highlight-worthy dunks every game. The NBA 2K26 dunk ratings reflect not just raw vertical jump, but style, explosiveness, and how often these guys can make social media explode.
Anthony Edwards may come out on top this year, but with so much young talent like Amen Thompson and Shaedon Sharpe rising, 2K27 might already be shaping up for a new dunk king.
Until then, strap in, hit that turbo button, and start posterising, digitally, of course.