Sept. 7, 2026, 5:19 p.m. ET

NBA 2K27 is here, and while players’ overall ratings remain the main attraction in debates among NBA fans, we took a closer look at their speed ratings with and without the ball.

In what has become an annual tradition since we first ranked the game’s slowest players in NBA 2K23, big man Brook Lopez once again sits at the top of the list.

Check out which other players have the lowest average speed ratings:

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Speed: 25 / Speed with the ball: 25 / AVG: 25

1. Jamarion Sharp (LA Clippers)Oct 10, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Jamarion Sharp (33) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Speed: 25 / Speed with the ball: 25 / AVG: 25

3. Branden Carlson (Portland)Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) recovers a loose ball during a play against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Speed: 35 / Speed with the ball: 27 / AVG: 31

3. Vladislav Goldin (Miami)Dec 18, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Miami Heat center Vladislav Goldin (50) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Speed: 33 / Speed with the ball: 30 / AVG: 31

5. Luke Kornet (San Antonio)Feb 21, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) dribbles in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Speed: 38 / Speed with the ball: 33 / AVG: 35

6. Walker Kessler (LA Lakers)Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) and guard Jordan Goodwin (7) defend Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Speed: 37 / Speed with the ball: 35 / AVG: 36

7. Rudy Gobert (Minnesota)Mar 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Speed: 48 / Speed with the ball: 25 / AVG: 36.5

7. Mitchell Robinson (Boston)Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Speed: 48 / Speed with the ball: 25 / AVG: 36.5

7. Ivica Zubac (Indiana)Mar 15, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) and Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) reach for the ball in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Speed: 43 / Speed with the ball: 30 / AVG: 36.5

10. Ryan Kalkbrenner (Charlotte)Apr 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) with the ball against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Speed: 44 / Speed with the ball: 30 / AVG: 37

10. Luka Garza (Boston)Feb 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) drives to the basket while Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (50) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Speed: 40 / Speed with the ball: 34 / AVG: 37

12. Micah Potter (Portland)Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Speed: 43 / Speed with the ball: 32 / AVG: 37.5

13. Jusuf Nurkic (Utah)Jan 22, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić (30) drives toward the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward/guard Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Speed: 51 / Speed with the ball: 25 / AVG: 38

13. Zach Edey (Memphis)Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) looks to pass the ball by Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the game between the Mavericks and the Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Speed: 46 / Speed with the ball: 30 / AVG: 38

15. Rocco Zikarsky (Minnesota)Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rocco Zikarsky (44) looks to shoot as Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Speed: 48 / Speed with the ball: 29 / AVG: 38.5

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