NBA 2K18 player ratings are essentially finalized, so now we know all of the game’s best athletes. In a series of new tweets, 2K Sports revealed its best point guards and large and small forwards from the launch roster. Here are all the juicy stats.
Top 10 Small Forwards In NBA 2K18
- LeBron James (97)
- Kevin Durant (96)
- Kawhi Leonard (95)
- Paul George (91)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (91)
- Gordon Hayward (88)
- Andrew Wiggins (86)
- Carmelo Anthony (84)
- Harrison Barnes (81)
- Donald Gallinari (81)
Top 10 Power Forwards In NBA 2K18
- Anthony Davis (94)
- Draymond Green (88)
- Blake Griffin (87)
- Kevin Love (87)
- Paul Millsap (87)
- Kristaps Porzingis (86)
- Lamarcus Aldridge (85)
- Jabari Parker (81)
- Dirk Nowitzki (80)
- Zach Randolph (80)
Top 10 Point Guards In NBA 2K18
- Russell Westbrook (94)
- Stephen Curry (94)
- Chris Paul (91)
- Kyrie Irving (90)
- John Wall (90)
- Isaiah Thomas (89)
- Damian Lillard (89)
- Kyle Lowry (87)
- Mike Conley (87)
- Kemba Walker (86)
These lists arrive amidst an onslaught of player ratings emerging from the 2K camp over the past few weeks. We’ve amassed a huge list of key players and complete rosters for every all-time team in the league. For anyone who follows the NBA, none of these names should be too surprising. While there’s some debate to be had about specific ranks, pretty much any athlete on this page should serve your team and their position well.
That last bit is exceptionally important to note given the Team Proficiency AI features revealed in Tuesday’s blog post. New AI changes ensure that the best players function best in their typical positions. While some of the players listed here may be versatile enough to conquer the entire court, it’s going to be doubly important from an AI perspective to have the right player in the correct role. In other words, Paul George may be a premier small forward, but you wouldn’t want to play him as your center.
As with most NBA 2K games, this year’s title features several under-the-hood adjustments to make the best players shine even brighter. In a blog post earlier this month, 2K detailed various positive adjustments to dribbling, triple threats, steals and blocks. True to the title’s simulation nature, the most sophisticated maneuvers in the NBA have become easier to perform.
NBA 2K18 comes to PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch and PC on Sept. 19. Check back Thursday for details about the rejuvenated MyPark mode.
- Great basketball mechanics
- Easy for new players to learn
- MyGM's story content is a great starting point for the future.
- The Neighborhood social hub feels empty and pointless
- Microtransactions ruin what would otherwise be a fun experience
- MyCareer story is a bit dull
