All the 2K18 Player Ratings We Know So Far
The start of the NBA season is fast approaching, which means the release of NBA 2K18 is even closer.
Although player ratings are updated throughout the season, the initial ratings given to players are always a topic of discussion. Russell Westbrook just won the MVP so does that automatically mean he should be rated higher than James Harden? Should LeBron James have a 99 rating?
Well, 2K has been releasing ratings throughout the summer to help spark those debates.
After taking the internet by storm, people wanted to know just how good "Hoodie Melo" would be if added to 2K.
The answer: 98. To put that into perspective, he would be the best player current player in the game.
Coming off a championship, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are two of the highest rated players, but where will they match up compared to guys like LeBron, Westbrook, Harden and Kawhi Leonard.
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Two of the league's most dynamic point guards have the same rating, and one of them was not pleased. Should there be separation between them?
Dwyane Wade was not too pleased about his rating either.
And the top two picks of the draft are the highest rated rookies, but are they the best of the class?
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Below is a list of all the player ratings we know so far:
LeBron James (Cavaliers, F) - 97
Kevin Durant (Warriors, F) - 96
James Harden (Rockets, G) - 95
Kawhi Leonard (Spurs, F) -95
Steph Curry (Warriors, G) - 94
Anthony Davis (Pelicans, F) - 94
Russell Westbrook (Thunder, G) - 94
DeMarcus Cousins (Pelicans, C) - 92
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks, F) - 91
Paul George (Thunder, F) - 91
Chris Paul (Rockets, G) - 91
Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves, C) - 91
Jimmy Butler (Timberwolves, G) - 90
Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers, G) - 90
Klay Thompson (Warriors, G) - 90
John Wall (Wizards, G) - 90
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DeMar DeRozan (Raptors, G) - 89
Marc Gasol (Grizzlies, C) - 89
Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers, G) - 89
Isaiah Thomas (Celtics, G) - 89
Rudy Gobert (Jazz, C) - 88
Draymond Green (Warriors, F) - 88
Gordon Hayward (Celtics, F) - 88
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets, C) - 88
Bradley Beal (Wizards, G) - 87
Mike Conley (Grizzlies, G) - 87
Blake Griffin (Clippers, F) - 87
DeAndre Jordan (Clippers, C) - 87
Kevin Love (Cavaliers, F) - 87
Kyle Lowry (Raptors, G) - 87
Paul Millsap (Nuggets, F) - 87
Hassan Whiteside (Heat, C) - 87
Joel Embiid (76ers, C) - 86
C.J. McCollum (Trail Blazers, G) - 86
Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks, F) - 86
Kemba Walker (Hornets, G) - 86
Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves, F) - 86
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LaMarcus Aldridge (Spurs, F) - 85
Andre Drummond (Pistons, C) - 85
Carmelo Anthony (Knicks, F) - 84
Devin Booker (Suns, G) - 84
Myles Turner (Pacers, C) - 84
Avery Bradley (Pistons, G) - 83
Dwyane Wade (Bulls, G) - 82
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Harrison Barnes (Mavericks, F) - 81
Danilo Gallinari (Clippers, F) - 81
Dwight Howard (Hornets, C) - 81
Khris Middleton (Bucks, G) - 81
Jabari Parker (Bucks, F) - 81
Lonzo Ball (Lakers, G) - 80
Jae Crowder (Celtics, F) - 80
Markelle Fultz (76ers, G) - 80
Eric Gordon (Rockets, G) - 80
Zach LaVine (Bulls, G) - 80
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks, F) - 80
Zach Randolph (Kings, F) - 80
D'Angelo Russell (Nets, G) - 80
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Patrick Beverley (Clippers, G) - 79
Clint Capela (Rockets, C) - 79
Evan Fournier (Magic, G/F) - 78
Derrick Rose (Cavaliers, G) - 78
Josh Jackson (Suns, F) - 78
Will Barton (Nuggets, G) - 77
Jordan Clarkson (Lakers, G) - 77
De'Aaron Fox (Kings, G) - 77
Jayson Tatum (Celtics, F) - 77
Marquese Chriss (Suns, F) - 76
Richaun Holmes (76ers, C) - 76
Brandon Ingram (Lakers, F) - 76
C.J. Miles (Raptors, G/F) - 76
Bobby Portis (Bulls, F) - 76
Dennis Smith Jr. (Mavericks, G) - 76
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Caris LeVert (Nets, F) - 75
Donovan Mitchell (Jazz, G) - 75
Malik Monk (Hornets, G) - 75
Terrence Ross (Magic, G/F) - 75
Alan Williams (Suns, F) - 75
Alex Abrines (Thunder, G) - 74
Jared Dudley (Suns, F) - 74
Cristiano Felicio (Bulls, C) - 74
Sean Kilpatrick (Nets, G) - 74
E'Twaun Moore (Pelicans, G) - 74
Frank Ntilikina (Knicks, G) - 74
Glenn Robinson III (Pacers, G/F) -74
Mo Speights (Magic, F/C) - 74
Garrett Temple (Kings, G) - 74
Nick Young (Warriors, G/F) - 74
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Justin Anderson (76ers, F) - 73
John Collins (Hawks, F) - 73
Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets, G) - 73
Langston Galloway (Pistons, G) - 73
Tyus Jones (Timberwolves, G) - 73
Kosta Koufos (Kings, C) - 73
Shelvin Mack (Magic, G) - 73
Ben McLemore (Grizzlies, G) - 73
Quincy Pondexter (Pelicans, F) - 73
Isaiah Whitehead (Nets, G) - 73
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Quincy Acy (nets, F) - 72
Bam Adebayo (Heat, F) - 72
Malik Beasley (Nuggets, G) - 72
Davis Bertans (Spurs, F) - 72
Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks, F) - 72
Kyle Kuzma (Lakers, F) - 72
T.J. Leaf (Pacers, F) - 72
Pascal Siakam (Raptors, F) - 72
Brice Johnson (Clippers, F) - 71
David Nwaba (Bulls, G) -71
Troy Williams (Rockets, F) - 71
D.J. Wilson (Bucks, F) - 71
Jordan Bell (Warriors, F) - 70
Tony Bradley Jr. (Jazz, F/C) - 70
Kay Felder (Cavaliers, G) - 70
Josh Hart (Lakers, G) - 70
Chris McCullough (Wizards, F) - 70
Malachi Richardson (Kings, G) - 70
Chinanu Onuaku (Rockets, C) - 69
Edy Tavares (Cavaliers, C) - 69
Jawun Evans (Clippers, G) - 68