NBA 2K21 Ratings Prediction: Who are the Best Players?
With the announcement of the NBA 2K21 trailer, release date, cover, and price, it means that the announcement of player ratings is getting closer and closer. Here, we will predict the best players in NBA 2K21.
1. LeBron James – 98 (Was 97)
Lebron James has been the figurehead of the NBA for almost a decade.
As a three-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, 16-time NBA All-Star, and four-time league MVP, Lebron James has cemented his legacy and then some.
James turned back the clock this season. He's leading the league in assists per game and is a legit MVP candidate. There are just no signs of him slowing down at age 35 and there's no reason to think next year will be different, especially if he wins the ring in Orlando.
2. Kevin Durant – 95 (Was 96)
Kevin Durant's a 7-footer with the handles and shooting stroke of a guard, and he's now even turned into a dominant defender and rim protector.
Kevin Durant was the best player on that Golden State Warriors team and will be the second-best small forward when NBA 2K21 rolls around. The main thing about Kevin Durant is that he is able to do it all. Durant can nail free throws, make clutch 3-pointers, and even make those clutch scoring opportunities that win you basketball games.
Durant is likely to start the season with a slightly lower rating this time because of all the time he's missed. There may be some rust at the beginning of the season but he's a superstar and will go back to his former level in no time, you can be sure of that.
3. Kawhi Leonard – 97 (Was 96)
Kawhi Leonard is always the dark horse for league MVP in his run of stellar superstar performances in recent years. Leonard has evolved his scoring game to match his tenacious and strategic defensive capabilities.
Leonard is a two-time NBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, and four-time NBA All-Star.
A part-time player or not, Kawhi Leonard is finally back at full strength, and that's terrible news for the rest of the league. He can lock down your favorite player and then score 30 on him on the very same night, both in real life and NBA 2K.
4. Stephen Curry – 94 (Was 95)
Stephen Curry is arguably the best shooter in the history of the NBA and that won't change for a long time. Moreover, just like he is the king in the NBA, he remains like that in the new edition of the NBA 2K franchise.
The Golden State Warriors guard received a 99 rating in his 3-point shooting in NBA 2K20, which makes him the leader of all 3-point shooters in the latest installment of the video game.
He's been a killer from beyond the arc, has been setting records, and is less than 500 triples away from taking the first spot on the list for all-time 3-pointers made.
Curry is also reportedly going to be on a minutes restriction next season, thus making it even tougher to keep his current rating or take him up. Hopefully, the Warriors will go back to Championship contention and Curry's rating will only get higher.
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 98 (Was 97)
Giannis Antetokounmpo has evolved from a stellar athlete to a generational talent, helping lead his struggling franchise right into NBA dominance.
Antetokounmpo was last year's league MVP and has been a four-time NBA All-Star already in his short career.
There are virtually no holes in Antetokounmpo's game across defense, passing, and scoring. In fact, it seems like the only thing preventing him from having a 99 rating is his – lack of – a consistent shooting stroke from beyond the arc. The league hopes he never does that, tho.
6. James Harden – 97 (Was 97)
James Harden went from the sixth man on the Oklahoma City Thunder to an absolute superstar for the Houston Rockets over the last few years.
Harden is a former league MVP, eight-time NBA All-Star, and five-time All-NBA First Team member.
Harden is a unique talent and that's pretty clear. However, he hasn't done anything that could make us think that his rating should go up (or down) next season. He's the same old Harden, for better or worse, a Scoring champion with MVP-caliber seasons.
7. Anthony Davis – 96 (Was 96)
Anthony Davis is become the go-to-guy for the Los Angeles Lakers and the team finally put an end to a seven-year playoff drought amid his arrival. He's also an MVP and DPOY candidate.
Skill-wise, talent-wise, Davis is one of the top-tier players in basketball history. He's poised to have yet another Defensive Player of the Year – Most Valuable Player kind of campaign next season, thus being worthy of that high ranking.
8. Damian Lillard – 95 (Was 94)
NBA 2K21 will have three different cover athletes. Damian Lillard will be the first.
A five-time NBA All-Star, Lillard has a career average of 24 points 6.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. Prior to the 2019-20 temporary stoppage, Lillard was actually averaging 28.9 points, 7.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Lillard has become one of the most unstoppable and dominant scorers in the world. He can consistently knock down shots from the logo and is a prolific offensive threat at all three levels. The only thing holding him back is his – lack of – defense.
9. Luka Doncic – 96 (Was 96)
The 2019-2020 NBA season was Luka Doncic's second year, but you certainly wouldn't be able to guess that from watching him play. Doncic improved massively on the already huge year he had his rookie season.
He may not have the individual accolades of others just yet, but he managed to run one of the most efficient offenses in the league this year. As a result, we expect him to make the jump to 96 OVR.
10. Paul George – 91 (Was 90)
New Clipper forward Paul George may not be the highest-rated player in the game but he is the best NBA player at playing the game.
Paul George was dealing with a nagging shoulder injury for most of the season. He also took a step back to Kawhi Leonard as the Los Angeles Clippers' go-to-guy. But even at 70%, George was one of the best two-way players in the league before the hiatus. Now that PG is back at full strength and the Clippers continue to be a Championship contender, we'd expect his rating to go up at least one point.
These top 10 players are the best in NBA 2K21. Of course, there are many other stars in the game who also performed very well. Next, we will introduce them one by one. So stay tuned to https://www.u4gm.com/nba-2k21-mt for more NBA 2k21 news, guides, and updates.
1. LeBron James – 98 (Was 97)
• Stats: 25.7 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 10.6 APG
As a three-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, 16-time NBA All-Star, and four-time league MVP, Lebron James has cemented his legacy and then some.
James turned back the clock this season. He's leading the league in assists per game and is a legit MVP candidate. There are just no signs of him slowing down at age 35 and there's no reason to think next year will be different, especially if he wins the ring in Orlando.
2. Kevin Durant – 95 (Was 96)
• Stats: 26.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.9 APG (2018-19)
Kevin Durant was the best player on that Golden State Warriors team and will be the second-best small forward when NBA 2K21 rolls around. The main thing about Kevin Durant is that he is able to do it all. Durant can nail free throws, make clutch 3-pointers, and even make those clutch scoring opportunities that win you basketball games.
Durant is likely to start the season with a slightly lower rating this time because of all the time he's missed. There may be some rust at the beginning of the season but he's a superstar and will go back to his former level in no time, you can be sure of that.
3. Kawhi Leonard – 97 (Was 96)
• Stats: 26.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 5.0 APG
Leonard is a two-time NBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, and four-time NBA All-Star.
A part-time player or not, Kawhi Leonard is finally back at full strength, and that's terrible news for the rest of the league. He can lock down your favorite player and then score 30 on him on the very same night, both in real life and NBA 2K.
4. Stephen Curry – 94 (Was 95)
• Stats: 20.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.6 APG
The Golden State Warriors guard received a 99 rating in his 3-point shooting in NBA 2K20, which makes him the leader of all 3-point shooters in the latest installment of the video game.
He's been a killer from beyond the arc, has been setting records, and is less than 500 triples away from taking the first spot on the list for all-time 3-pointers made.
Curry is also reportedly going to be on a minutes restriction next season, thus making it even tougher to keep his current rating or take him up. Hopefully, the Warriors will go back to Championship contention and Curry's rating will only get higher.
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 98 (Was 97)
• Stats: 29.6 PPG, 13.7 RPG, 5.8 APG
Antetokounmpo was last year's league MVP and has been a four-time NBA All-Star already in his short career.
There are virtually no holes in Antetokounmpo's game across defense, passing, and scoring. In fact, it seems like the only thing preventing him from having a 99 rating is his – lack of – a consistent shooting stroke from beyond the arc. The league hopes he never does that, tho.
6. James Harden – 97 (Was 97)
• Stats: 34.4 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 7.4 APG
Harden is a former league MVP, eight-time NBA All-Star, and five-time All-NBA First Team member.
Harden is a unique talent and that's pretty clear. However, he hasn't done anything that could make us think that his rating should go up (or down) next season. He's the same old Harden, for better or worse, a Scoring champion with MVP-caliber seasons.
7. Anthony Davis – 96 (Was 96)
• Stats: 26.7 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 3.1 APG
Skill-wise, talent-wise, Davis is one of the top-tier players in basketball history. He's poised to have yet another Defensive Player of the Year – Most Valuable Player kind of campaign next season, thus being worthy of that high ranking.
8. Damian Lillard – 95 (Was 94)
• Stats: 28.9 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 7.8 APG
A five-time NBA All-Star, Lillard has a career average of 24 points 6.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. Prior to the 2019-20 temporary stoppage, Lillard was actually averaging 28.9 points, 7.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Lillard has become one of the most unstoppable and dominant scorers in the world. He can consistently knock down shots from the logo and is a prolific offensive threat at all three levels. The only thing holding him back is his – lack of – defense.
9. Luka Doncic – 96 (Was 96)
• Stats: 28.7 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 8.7 APG
He may not have the individual accolades of others just yet, but he managed to run one of the most efficient offenses in the league this year. As a result, we expect him to make the jump to 96 OVR.
10. Paul George – 91 (Was 90)
• Stats: 21.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.9 APG
Paul George was dealing with a nagging shoulder injury for most of the season. He also took a step back to Kawhi Leonard as the Los Angeles Clippers' go-to-guy. But even at 70%, George was one of the best two-way players in the league before the hiatus. Now that PG is back at full strength and the Clippers continue to be a Championship contender, we'd expect his rating to go up at least one point.
These top 10 players are the best in NBA 2K21. Of course, there are many other stars in the game who also performed very well. Next, we will introduce them one by one. So stay tuned to https://www.u4gm.com/nba-2k21-mt for more NBA 2k21 news, guides, and updates.
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