When it comes to NBA 2K ratings, while it may only be a game, the players it represents take them very seriously.
And with the gaming franchise offering quarter-season updates on player ratings across the league, a few players off of Boston’s roster are seeing some adjustments to their ratings.
Fourth-year wing Jaylen Brown, for example, is turning heads with his surprising growth as both a passer and ballhandler, which is reflected by his new, boosted rating of 82, up one point from his previous rating, as reported by NBA 2k.
Giannis turned 25 today and is already a 97 OVR 👀 What's his ceiling?? 📶 pic.twitter.com/jPMOizw1dc
— NBA 2K20 (@NBA2K) December 7, 2019
Center Daniel Theis also saw a rating boost, with his previous rating of 76 bumped up to 77, and Pitt product Brad Wanamaker ascending a point as well to 76.
A number of Celtics alumni saw changes to their rating as well, including now-Knicks wing Marcus Morris, Sr., whose rating jumped a point to 80, and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo making up some lost ground at 78, two points higher than his last rating.
Former Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas saw his rating drop a point to 77 despite playing fairly well for the Washington Wizards in injured star John Wall’s absence, and Boston’s favorite postgame quote generator Evan Turner lost a point as well, currently rated at 74.
The biggest jump of any Boston alumnus might surprise however, as he had little success in green and white.
After answering the call for the Oklahoma City Thunder on the wing after injury thinned their rotation, Abdel Nader has seen his rating jump three full points to 73.
Luka with another 3 point bump❗His rise towards the top marks one of the biggest ever in #2KRatings
He started this year at an 87 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ee1s9TP43g
— NBA 2K20 (@NBA2K) December 6, 2019
It feels these changes are mostly correct save for Brown, who probably deserves a few points more given all the wrinkles — and consistency — he’s added to his game.
It’s almost guaranteed we’ll be hearing some backlash about the changes in the coming days as players assess their own assessments, but at least for current Celtics it’s been all good news.
Reflecting their unexpectedly good record and the play which brought it about, these ratings could rise even further if the team’s positive momentum continues and the Celtics’ young roster continues to demonstrate growth.