NBA2K receives a lot of criticism for the ratings it gives players. Well I am here to fix those today, as I will be covering all 15 teams in the Western Conference. I will be basing it off their play from this season and where they currently stand in today's NBA.
Northwest Division:
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Oklahoma City Thunder:
Josh Giddey -2 (80)
Luguentz Dort +2 (80)
Tre Mann +2 (76)
Aaron Wiggins +2 (75)
Jalen Williams +4 (76)
Isaiah Joe +1 (70)
Denver Nuggets:
Nikola Jokic -1 (95)
Michael Porter Jr. +1 (83)
Jamal Murray +1 (82)
Aaron Gordon +3 (83)
Christian Braun +3 (74)
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Rudy Gobert +1 (87)
Anthony Edwards -1 (84)
D'Angelo Russell -2 (80)
Naz Reid +1 (77)
Utah Jazz:
Mike Conley -1 (80)
Jordan Clarkson +2 (82)
Jarred Vanderbilt +1 (81)
Kelly Olynyk +1 (78)
Portland Trail Blazers:
Jerami Grant +1 (83)
Jusuf Nurkic -1 (81)
Anfernee Simons +1 (81)
Josh Hart +2 (80)
Shaedon Sharpe +1 (76)
The biggest change that needs to happen is OKC Thunder guard, Jalen Williams. He has had a great start to his rookie season and they only have him at a 72. Nikola Jokic is down 1 for me, not because he has not been great, he just has not been his MVP level self, so I still have him down as a 95. Other guys deserving to go up a good chunk are Aaron Gordon, Jordan Clarkson, Christian Braun, and a few others.
Southwest Division:
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Dallas Mavericks:
JaVale McGee -1 (75)
Josh Green +2 (78)
Houston Rockets:
Kevin Porter Jr. +1 (80)
Kenyon Martin Jr. +2 (78)
Josh Christopher +1 (75)
Garrison Matthews +1 (74)
Memphis Grizzlies:
Jaren Jackson Jr. +1 (84)
Dillon Brooks +1 (80)
Tyus Jones +1 (78)
Brandon Clarke +1 (77)
New Orleans Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram +2 (88)
C.J. McCollum -1 (83)
Trey Murphy +1 (80)
Larry Nance Jr. +1 (78)
Jaxson Hayes -1 (75)
Dyson Daniels +2 (76)
San Antonio Spurs:
Keldon Johnson -1 (83)
Jakob Poeltl +1 (80)
Josh Richardson +2 (77)
Doug McDermott +1 (75)
Malaki Branham +1 (73)
Nothing too major I disagree with here, but I do believe Dyson Daniels has been underappreciated so far and deserves a couple overalls higher. Josh Green deserves to be a couple higher as well considering he is one of the best 3-point shooters in the league.
Pacific Division:
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Golden State Warriors:
Klay Thompson -2 (81)
Jordan Poole -1 (82)
James Wiseman -1 (75)
Andre Iguodala -2 (73)
Kevon Looney +1 (76)
Jonathan Kuminga +1 (75)
Donte DiVincenzo +2 (76)
Los Angeles Clippers:
Kawhi Leonard -1 (94)
Paul George +1 (90)
John Wall +1 (80)
Norman Powell +2 (78)
Luke Kennard +2 (76)
Los Angeles Lakers:
LeBron James -2 (94)
Anthony Davis +2 (93)
Russell Westbrook +3 (82)
Lonnie Walker IV +2 (79)
Austin Reaves +4 (78)
Troy Brown Jr. +3 (75)
Wenyen Gabriel +3 (74)
Matt Ryan +1 (72)
Sacramento Kings:
De'Aaron Fox +1 (88)
Domantas Sabonis +1 (87)
Harrison Barnes -2 (76)
Terence Davis +2 (79)
Davion Mitchell +1 (76)
Phoenix Suns:
Chris Paul -3 (86)
Deandre Ayton -1 (82)
Cameron Payne +2 (79)
Jock Landale +1 (76)
As you can see, I disagree with a lot of the Pacific Division. Let's start with the Warriors. Klay just had a great game, but I still need to see more consistency. Along some other disappointments, I do believe Donte DiVincenzo has been really solid for them. With the Lakers, I think LeBron is starting to show his age slightly, and Anthony Davis has been incredible lately. Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves are heavily disrespected as well, both have been playing great as of late. Lonnie Walker, Troy Brown, and Wenyen Gabriel have gone pretty under the radar and have helped the Lakers win some games as of late. Lastly, the Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul is also showing some age, but Cameron Payne has been great in his place. Ayton has also been quite disappointing and not showing his full potential.
That about wraps it up. If you agree with my ratings, make sure to leave a heart on this article, and if you don't agree, feel free to leave a comment. Make sure to follow @OKCDistrict_ on Twitter for all the news, updates, and more on the Thunder or other articles like these. As always, Thunder up.
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