Happy New Year everyone!
RATING CHANGES
93 Russell Westbrook (+3)
86 Kyrie Irving (-1)
83 Jeff Teague (+1)
66 Russ Smith (-2)
RATING TIERS
95-99: All-Time Great
90-94: Superstar
85-89: All-Star
80-84: Above average starter (or elite backup)
75-79: Average NBA player (Mediocre starter, quality backup)
70-74: Specialist (1-2 skills keeping player in league)
65-69: Fringe NBA player
POINT GUARDS (74)
1-10
93 (+5) Russell Westbrook (32.0 PER, 55 TS%, 41 USG%, 50 AST%, 32 MPG)
91 (+2) Stephen Curry (26.2 PER, 62 TS%, 29 USG%, 38 AST%, 33 MPG)
90 (-1) Chris Paul (25.1 PER, 59 TS%, 23 USG%, 44 AST%, 31 MPG)
88 (+3) Kyle Lowry (24.4 PER, 56 TS%, 27 USG%, 37 AST%, 35 MPG)
88 (+2) John Wall (20.8 PER, 53 TS%, 26 USG%, 47 AST%, 36 MPG)
87 (NC) Damian Lillard (23.0 PER, 60 TS%, 26 USG%, 30 AST%, 36 MPG)
87 (-1) Derrick Rose (16.7 PER, 52 TS%, 32 USG%, 33 AST%, 28 MPG)
86 (+3) Mike Conley (20.8 PER, 58 TS%, 25 USG%, 30 AST%, 33 MPG)
86 (NC) Kyrie Irving (19.9 PER, 58 TS%, 24 USG%, 24 AST%, 38 MPG)
86 (-2) Tony Parker (17.2 PER, 59 TS%, 24 USG%, 30 AST%, 31 MPG)
Russell Westbrook had a "bad" night against the Mavericks, shooting 6-23 from the field en route to 18 points. It marked the first time this season Westbrook failed to score 20 points (excluding his injury game of 2 points in 8 minutes). He still filled the stat sheet with 9 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 steals. Everyone's allowed one off-night. He's been nothing short of incredible this season. The only other player in NBA history who might be able to match his production is Michael Jordan.
THE WESTBROOK WATCH
2015 Russell Westbrook: 55.2 TS%, 41.1 USG% (93 Overall)
2006 Kobe Bryant: 55.9 TS%, 38.7 USG%
1987 Michael Jordan: 56.2 TS%, 38.3 USG%
2002 Allen Iverson: 48.9 TS%, 37.8 USG%
2015 Kobe Bryant: 48.1 TS%, 35.8 USG% (85 Overall)
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I'm going to sound like a broken record every week but Derrick Rose is no longer a superstar. Every OVR point that Jimmy Butler goes up should be a point taken away from Rose. For every good game Rose has (24.7 PPG, 58 FG% vs TOR, WAS, LAL) he has just as many dreadful ones (13.3 PPG, 28 FG% vs NOP, IND, BRK). Being a superstar is an every night thing. Hell, being an all-star is an every night thing. Rose is MAYBE the 3rd best player on his Bulls team. That's a far cry from a Top-15 player. It's frankly embarrassing that 2K has him rated on par with Damian Lillard or Kyle Lowry because they're not even in the same galaxy at this point.
Kyle Lowry's last five games: 27 PPG, 7 APG, 62 TS% (30 USG%). BEAST. I've said it before and I'll say it again. He's been the best PG in the Eastern Conference for a full year now, and his play is directly responsible for his team's 24-8 record (3rd in the NBA).
85 (+1) Deron Williams (16.3 PER, 52 TS%, 23 USG%, 33 AST%, 32 MPG)
85 (-2) Rajon Rondo (15.0 PER, 43 TS%, 20 USG%, 45 AST%, 32 MPG)
83 (+5) Jeff Teague (21.5 PER, 59 TS%, 25 USG%, 38 AST%, 31 MPG)
83 (+3) Isaiah Thomas (19.9 PER, 57 TS%, 27 USG%, 25 AST%, 25 MPG)
83 (-1) Ty Lawson (17.6 PER, 51 TS%, 22 USG%, 44 AST%, 37 MPG)
82 (NC) Jrue Holiday (18.6 PER, 52 TS%, 23 USG%, 34 AST%, 32 MPG)
82 (+1) Eric Bledsoe (18.6 PER, 55 TS%, 24 USG%, 27 AST%, 33 MPG)
82 (-2) Goran Dragic (17.7 PER, 59 TS%, 22 USG%, 20 AST%, 33 MPG)
81 (+2) Brandon Knight (17.9 PER, 57 TS%, 27 USG%, 28 AST%, 32 MPG)
80 (+1) Darren Collison (18.5 PER, 57 TS%, 21 USG%, 29 AST%, 35 MPG)
Deron Williams has been been benched in favor of Jarrett Jack (18 PPG, 5 APG, 52 FG% as the starter). While Williams (7 PPG on 26 FG% off the bench) is recovering from a calf injury, he isn't exactly on a minutes restriction and Jack definitely deserves the time right now. This is just your weekly reminder that Williams is the 11th highest rated PG in NBA 2K15.
The Mavericks are 4-2 since adding Rajon Rondo to their lineup, but it's not because Rondo is playing any better than he did in Boston (14.3 PER in 6 games w/ Dallas). With 79 points to show for his 84 FGA as a Maverick, Rondo still can't put the ball in the hole, from the field or at the line. What's scary is he's shooting more than he ever did as a Celtic, and if he keeps this up the team's record will suffer before too long.
Jeff Teague continues to play at a high level, which is why the Hawks are 2nd in the East. That's better than the teams in Chicago, Washington, and Cleveland, for those who might be keeping track at home.
Jason Kidd has begun starting Brandon Knight at SG, so he may not be long for the PG list. His assist rate has taken a hit as a result (hasn't topped five assists in a game since December 2nd).
21-30
80 (-2) Kemba Walker (18.0 PER, 50 TS%, 25 USG%, 27 AST%, 36 MPG)
80 (NC) Brandon Jennings (16.2 PER, 50 TS%, 24 USG%, 38 AST%, 29 MPG)
80 (+2) Reggie Jackson (16.1 PER, 52 TS%, 24 USG%, 28 AST%, 33 MPG)
79 (NC) Ricky Rubio (15.8 PER, 46 TS%, 20 USG%, 56 AST%, 29 MPG)
79 (+1) Patrick Beverley (13.4 PER, 55 TS%, 16 USG%, 16 AST%, 33 MPG)
79 (-1) Michael Carter-Williams (11.4 PER, 44 TS%, 27 USG%, 40 AST%, 35 MPG)
78 (NC) Jose Calderon (12.6 PER, 53 TS%, 16 USG%, 21 AST%, 32 MPG)
77 (+1) Kirk Hinrich (7.9 PER, 48 TS%, 15 USG%, 18 AST%, 28 MPG)
76 (+3) Aaron Brooks (15.8 PER, 57 TS%, 26 USG%, 28 AST%, 20 MPG)
76 (+1) C.J. Watson (15.4 PER, 57 TS%, 20 USG%, 26 AST%, 27 MPG)
It's no surprise to me that Kemba Walker is playing much better with Lance Stephenson sidelined. Kemba went off for a career high 42 points against the Magic on December 27th, and could be in for many nights like that with Al Jefferson sidelined at least a month with a groin injury,
Michael Carter-Williams shot 11-47 in his last three games. He also recorded 13 turnovers to his 17 assists. He's having a rough sophomore season and desperately needs to improve upon his outside shooting. It's safe to say he still has a long way to go as a player.
31-40
76 (NC) Andre Miller (15.4 PER, 62 TS%, 15 USG%, 37 AST%, 13 MPG)
76 (+1) Dennis Schroder (14.9 PER, 52 TS%, 25 USG%, 31 AST%, 18 MPG)
76 (+2) Tony Wroten (14.8 PER, 50 TS%, 29 USG%, 35 AST%, 30 MPG)
76 (-1) Jeremy Lin (13.5 PER, 54 TS%, 20 USG%, 27 AST%, 27 MPG)
76 (+1) Mario Chalmers (13.3 PER, 53 TS%, 21 USG%, 23 AST%, 31 MPG)
76 (NC) Greivis Vasquez (12.7 PER, 47 TS%, 24 USG%, 25 AST%, 21 MPG)
75 (+1) J.J. Barea (17.1 PER, 51 TS%, 21 USG%, 31 AST%, 17 MPG)
75 (NC) Devin Harris (15.1 PER, 56 TS%, 16 USG%, 22 AST%, 23 MPG)
75 (-1) Mo Williams (12.8 PER, 48 TS%, 22 USG%, 41 AST%, 26 MPG)
75 (-1) D.J. Augustin (12.6 PER, 50 TS%, 20 USG%, 28 AST%, 23 MPG)
Dennis Schroder recorded 22 points and 6 assists in a win against the Mavericks but then shot 3-20 with 8 turnovers to his 6 assists in the following three games. Consistency will occasionally be an issue for the 21-year old phenom.
Mario Chalmers is struggling as the Heat starting PG right now (8.3 PPG, 40 TS%, 17 USG%). Chalmers' starting stint earlier in the year had him producing 18.5 PPG and 5.8 APG (62 TS% on 24 USG%). What happened? Chalmers did all that filling in at SG for Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh was healthy. Next to Wade and without Bosh down low I suspect Chalmers' outside looks have not been the quality he's used to.
41-50
75 (NC) Trey Burke (11.9 PER, 46 TS%, 21 USG%, 26 AST%, 32 MPG)
75 (-1) Jameer Nelson (10.2 PER, 49 TS%, 16 USG%, 24 AST%, 25 MPG)
75 (-1) Nate Robinson (9.9 PER, 43 TS%, 23 USG%, 23 AST%, 14 MPG)
74 (NC) Beno Udrih (16.4 PER, 56 TS%, 19 USG%, 30 AST%, 18 MPG)
74 (NC) Brian Roberts (13.2 PER, 53 TS%, 19 USG%, 21 AST%, 17 MPG)
74 (-1) Norris Cole (10.2 PER, 45 TS%, 16 USG%, 21 AST%, 27 MPG)
74 (-2) Marcus Smart (9.3 PER, 49 TS%, 16 USG%, 16 AST%, 19 MPG)
74 (+2) Matthew Dellavedova (5.3 PER, 44 TS%, 12 USG%, 19 AST%, 20 MPG)
73 (NC) Cory Joseph (16.3 PER, 59 TS%, 18 USG%, 19 AST%, 26 MPG)
73 (-1) Jarrett Jack (14.3 PER, 53 TS%, 21 USG%, 23 AST%, 27 MPG)
Jameer Nelson's rating will probably drop shortly, if for no other reason than Marcus Smart is starting over him (2K works like that).
I don't know who told 2K otherwise, but Matthew Dellavedova is a bad player. Over his last 10 games he's shooting 35 TS% on a mere 13 USG%. He is the anti-3PT specialist.
Cory Joseph has been straight killing it this year. Unlike Dellavedova, he can actually contribute on offense while playing stellar defense.
Jarrett Jack is averaging 18 PPG, 5 APG, and shooting 52% as the Nets starting PG. He ranks 50th among PGs while Deron Williams ranks 11th.
51-60
73 (-1) Shaun Livingston (13.1 PER, 56 TS%, 16 USG%, 23 AST%, 18 MPG)
73 (+1) Isaiah Canaan (12.7 PER, 58 TS%, 19 USG%, 13 AST%, 19 MPG)
73 (-1) Kendall Marshall (10.9 PER, 56 TS%, 15 USG%, 28 AST%, 16 MPG)
73 (-1) Elfrid Payton (10.5 PER, 42 TS%, 19 USG%, 32 AST%, 25 MPG)
73 (-1) Ramon Sessions (9.6 PER, 45 TS%, 21 USG%, 23 AST%, 17 MPG)
73 (-1) Shabazz Napier (9.5 PER, 56 TS%, 16 USG%, 14 AST%, 21 MPG)
73 (+1) Jordan Farmar (8.4 PER, 49 TS%, 17 USG%, 18 AST%, 14 MPG)
72 (NC) Pablo Prigioni (13.6 PER, 59 TS%, 13 USG%, 21 AST%, 20 MPG)
72 (NC) Luke Ridnour (10.2 PER, 50 TS%, 14 USG%, 26 AST%, 16 MPG)
72 (+1) Steve Blake (9.4 PER, 51 TS%, 12 USG%, 25 AST%, 22 MPG)
Average Shooting Distance (Feet) under Doc Rivers
Jordan Farmar: 20.2 (Career 15.9)
Jared Dudley: 19.0 (Career 15.5)
Nate Robinson: 18.8 (Career 15.6)
Doc's coaching is held in high-regard but he always seems to kill at least one of his player's production by pigeon-holing them into a role that doesn't suit them. He's taken Farmar's strength (athleticism) and completely negated it. With 77 Standing 3PT and 90 Moving 3PT ratings entering the year, all Doc would have had to do is turn on NBA 2K to figure out turning Farmar into a spot-up shooter would be an exceptionally bad idea (In all seriousness, the Clippers have access to the stats those ratings are based on - Doc just chooses to ignore them).
61-74
72 (-2) Dante Exum (7.7 PER, 50 TS%, 15 USG%, 16 AST%, 18 MPG)
72 (-3) Nate Wolters (4.5 PER, 38 TS%, 12 USG%, 10 AST%, 12 MPG)
71 (+6) Donald Sloan (13.1 PER, 49 TS%, 20 USG%, 27 AST%, 27 MPG)
71 (NC) Shelvin Mack (11.7 PER, 46 TS%, 19 USG%, 29 AST%, 14 MPG)
71 (-1) Shane Larkin (10.5 PER, 51 TS%, 13 USG%, 15 AST%, 23 MPG)
71 (-3) Ray McCallum (6.5 PER, 42 TS%, 17 USG%, 17 AST%, 12 MPG)
70 (NC) Jordan Clarkson (13.1 PER, 49 TS%, 19 USG%, 9 AST%, 11 MPG)
70 (NC) Phil Pressey (9.2 PER, 40 TS%, 14 USG%, 24 AST%, 13 MPG)
70 (-2) Zach LaVine (9.1 PER, 48 TS%, 20 USG%, 24 AST%, 25 MPG)
69 (NC) Ronnie Price (11.0 PER, 49 TS%, 13 USG%, 23 AST%, 22 MPG)
68 (NC) Ish Smith (11.5 PER, 43 TS%, 17 USG%, 30 AST%, 6 MPG)
68 (-4) Jimmer Fredette (4.7 PER, 35 TS%, 15 USG%, 14 AST%, 9 MPG)
67 (NC) Leandro Barbosa (14.5 PER, 55 TS%, 21 USG%, 12 AST%, 12 MPG)
66 (NC) A.J. Price (14.4 PER, 49 TS%, 23 USG%, 24 AST%, 13 MPG)
Ronnie Price is playing well right now, averaging 11.8 PPG and 5.8 APG on 66 TS% (17 USG%) over his last five games. His Steal rate (3.3%) also ranks 5th in the NBA. After nearly falling out of the league he's playing nearly twice as many minutes as he's ever played. I guess it pays to be liked by Kobe Bryant!
Leandro Barbosa had 17 points in a 40-point blowout of the Sixers, but he's been quiet since Shaun Livingston recovered from injury.
LESS THAN 100 MINUTES (13)
78 (NC) George Hill (18.6 PER, 60 TS%, 23 USG%, 21 AST%, 24 MPG)
77 (NC) Patrick Mills (7.9 PER, 44 TS%, 31 USG%, 17 AST%, 19 MPG)
76 (NC) Steve Nash (DNP)
74 (NC) Raymond Felton (DNP)
72 (NC) Nick Calathes (9.0 PER, 43 TS%, 16 USG%, 36 AST%, 8 MPG)
71 (NC) Tyler Ennis (13.6 PER, 58 TS%, 23 USG%, 32 AST%, 9 MPG)
69 (NEW) Spencer Dinwiddie (9.1 PER, 40 TS%, 17 USG%, 30 AST%, 11 MPG)
68 (NEW) Erick Green (11.8 PER, 52 TS%, 21 USG%, 19 AST%, 9 MPG)
67 (NEW) Darius Morris (8.8 PER, 40 TS%, 21 USG%, 28 AST%, 5 MPG)
67 (NC) Jannero Pargo (15.0 PER, 57 TS%, 25 USG%, 20 AST%, 8 MPG)
67 (NC) Jared Cunningham (5.6 PER, 42 TS%, 24 USG%, 19 AST%, 5 MPG)
66 (-3) Russ Smith (-19.3 PER, 28 TS%, 28 USG%, 0 AST%, 5 MPG)
66 (NC) Toure Murry (DNP)
George Hill will qualify for the main list with his next game played.
FREE AGENTS (21)
72 (+2) Will Bynum (DNP)
69 (NC) Sebastian Telfair (11.8 PER, 48 TS%, 22 USG%, 23 AST%)
69 (NC) Marquis Teague (DNP)
69 (NC) Diante Garrett (DNP)
69 (NC) John Lucas (DNP)
68 (NC) Nando De Colo (DNP)
67 (NC) Will Cherry (5.9 PER, 35 TS%, 17 USG%, 16 AST%)
67 (NC) Gal Mekel (0.6 PER, 15 TS%, 23 USG%, 40 AST%)
67 (NC) Kalin Lucas (-0.6 PER, 0 TS%, 8 USG%, 0 AST%)
67 (NC) Nemanja Nedovic (DNP)
67 (NC) Julyan Stone (DNP)
66 (NC) Dwight Buycks (DNP)
66 (NC) Casper Ware (DNP)
66 (NC) Peyton Siva (DNP)
65 (NC) Jorge Gutierrez (11.1 PER, 52 TS%, 19 USG%, 27 AST%)
65 (NC) Lorenzo Brown (DNP)
65 (NC) Seth Curry (DNP)
65 (NC) Josh Akognon (DNP)
65 (NC) Sherron Collins (DNP)
65 (NC) Mike James (DNP)
60 (NC) Orien Greene (DNP)
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