These ratings were acquired by surfing 2K Sports' league website for NBA 2K11, which you can do here.
There are ratings for 12 teams, and I've created lists by team, and by position.
What do you guys think of the job 2K did this summer? Who is over/underrated?
To compare to Rashidi's Player Ratings for 2K11, click here.
76ERS
85 – Andre Iguodala (SF)
76 – Evan Turner (SG)
73 – Elton Brand (PF)
73 – Louis Williams (PG)
72 – Marreese Speights (PF)
72 – Thaddeus Young (PF)
70 – Jrue Holiday (PG)
69 – Willie Green (SG)
68 – Andres Nocioni (SF)
66 – Spencer Hawes (C)
58 – Jason Kapono (SF)
58 – Jodie Meeks (SG)
57 – Tony Battie (C)
56 – Jason Smith (PF)
BOBCATS
84 – Gerald Wallace (SF)
84 – Stephen Jackson (SG)
71 – Tyrus Thomas (PF)
70 – Boris Diaw (PF)
68 – D.J. Augustin (PG)
67 – Derrick Brown (SF)
67 – Gerald Henderson (SG)
65 – Nazr Mohammed (C)
63 – Dominic McGuire (SF)
63 – Eduardo Najera (PF)
60 – Erick Dampier (C)
60 – Shaun Livingston (PG)
59 – DeSagana Diop (C)
55 – Matt Carroll (SG)
BUCKS
83 – Andrew Bogut (C)
78 – Corey Maggette (SF)
75 – John Salmons (SG)
75 - Brandon Jennings (PG)
73 – Michael Redd (SG)
71 – Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (PF)
71 – Chris Douglas-Roberts (SG)
69 – Keyon Dooling (PG)
68 – Carlos Delfino (SF)
66 – Drew Gooden (C)
66 – Larry Sanders (PF)
63 – Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
53 – Jon Brockman (PF)
BULLS
85 – Carlos Boozer (PF)
85 – Derrick Rose (PG)
77 – Luol Deng (SF)
74 – Joakim Noah (C)
69 – Ronnie Brewer (SG)
69 – Taj Gibson (PF)
68 – C.J. Watson (PG)
68 – Kurt Thomas (PF)
65 – Keith Bogans (SG)
64 – James Johnson (SF)
63 – Kyle Korver (SF)
58 – Joe Alexander (SF)
CAVALIERS
78 – Antawn Jamison (PF)
75 – Mo Williams (PG)
70 – Anthony Parker (SG)
69 – Ramon Sessions (PG)
68 – Anderson Varejao (C)
68 – Joey Graham (SF)
65 – J.J. Hickson (PF)
65 – Jamario Moon (SF)
65 – Leon Powe (PF)
63 – Daniel Green (SF)
61 – Daniel Gibson (PG)
55 – Ryan Hollins (C)
GRIZZLIES
81 – Rudy Gay (SF)
80 – O.J. Mayo (SG)
80 – Zach Randolph (PF)
77 – Marc Gasol (C)
73 – Michael Conley (PG)
66 – Sam Young (SF)
66 – Tony Allen (SG)
63 – Darrell Arthur (PF)
60 – Acie Law (PG)
60 – DeMarre Carroll (SF)
59 – Hasheem Thabeet (C)
54 – Hamed Haddadi (C)
HAWKS
88 – Joe Johnson (SG)
84 – Josh Smith (PF)
79 – Al Horford (C)
76 – Jamal Crawford (SG)
72 – Mike Bibby (PG)
67 – Maurice Evans (SF)
66 – Marvin Williams (SF)
65 – Zaza Pachulia (C)
65 – Jordan Crawford (SG)
64 – Josh Powell (PF)
63 – Jeff Teague (PG)
51 – Jason Collins (C)
HEAT
97 – LeBron James (SF)
96 – Dwyane Wade (SG)
87 – Chris Bosh (PF)
72 – Mike Miller (SG)
71 – Udonis Haslem (PF)
71 – Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C)
69 – Mario Chalmers (PG)
64 – Carlos Arroyo (PG)
62 – Patrick Beverley (PG)
58 – James Jones (SF)
58 – Joel Anthony (C)
58 – Juwan Howard (C)
57 – Jamaal Magloire (C)
56 – Eddie House (PG)
52 – Shavlik Randolph (PF)
KNICKS
87 – Amare Stoudemire (PF)
74 – Wilson Chandler (SF)
73 – Raymond Felton (PG)
72 – Danilo Gallinari (SF)
71 – Kelenna Azubuike (SG)
71 – Toney Douglas (PG)
70 – Anthony Randolph (PF)
67 – Roger Mason (SG)
67 – Ronny Turiaf (C)
65 – Bill Walker (SG)
64 – Eddy Curry (C)
60 – Andy Rautins (SG)
PISTONS
77 – Tayshaun Prince (SF)
76 – Ben Gordon (SG)
76 – Richard Hamilton (SG)
74 – Ben Wallace (C)
74 – Rodney Stuckey (PG)
73 – Tracy McGrady (SG)
71 – Charlie Villanueva (PF)
71 – Jason Maxiell (PF)
71 – Will Bynum (PG)
67 – Greg Monroe (C)
66 – Jonas Jerebko (SF)
62 – Chris Wilcox (C)
60 – Austin Daye (SF)
59 – Chucky Atkins (PG)
59 – DaJuan Summers (SF)
THUNDER
88 - Kevin Durant (SF) - leaked in gameplay video
TRAILBLAZERS
88 – Brandon Roy (SG)
78 – Marcus Camby (C)
77 – LaMarcus Aldridge (PF)
76 – Andre Miller (PG)
75 – Greg Oden (C)
69 – Nicolas Batum (SF)
68 – Rudy Fernandez (SG)
67 – Joel Przybilla (C)
66 – Jerryd Bayless (PG)
66 – Patrick Mills (PG)
66 – Wesley Matthews (SG)
64 – Elliot Williams (SG)
63 – Luke Babbitt (SF)
62 – Dante Cunningham (PF)
62 – Jeff Pendergraph (PF)
WARRIORS
85 – Monta Ellis (SG)
83 – David Lee (PF)
80 – Stephen Curry (PG)
70 – Andris Biedrins (C)
68 – Epke Udoh (PF)
67 – Reggie Williams (SF)
66 – Charlie Bell (SG)
64 – Brandan Wright (PF)
64 – Dorell Wright (SF)
62 – Jannero Pargo (PG)
61 – Dan Gadzuric (C)
53 – Vladimir Radmanovic (PF)
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POINT GUARD
85 – Derrick Rose
80 – Stephen Curry
76 – Andre Miller
75 – Mo Williams
75 – Brandon Jennings
74 – Rodney Stuckey
73 – Raymond Felton
73 – Michael Conley
73 – Louis Williams
72 – Mike Bibby
71 – Will Bynum
71 – Toney Douglas
70 – Jrue Holiday
69 – Ramon Sessions
69 – Keyon Dooling
69 – Mario Chalmers
68 – D.J. Augustin
68 – C.J. Watson
66 – Jerryd Bayless
66 – Patrick Mills
64 – Carlos Arroyo
63 – Jeff Teague
62 – Jannero Pargo
62 – Patrick Beverley
61 – Daniel Gibson
60 – Shaun Livingston
60 – Acie Law
59 – Chucky Atkins
56 – Eddie House
SHOOTING GUARD
96 – Dwyane Wade
88 – Brandon Roy
88 – Joe Johnson
85 – Monta Ellis
84 – Stephen Jackson
80 – O.J. Mayo
76 – Evan Turner
76 – Richard Hamilton
76 – Ben Gordon
76 – Jamal Crawford
75 – John Salmons
73 – Tracy McGrady
73 – Michael Redd
72 – Mike Miller
71 – Chris-Douglas Roberts
71 – Kelenna Azubuike
70 – Anthony Parker
69 – Ronnie Brewer
69 – Willie Green
68 – Rudy Fernandez
67 – Gerald Henderson
67 – Roger Mason
66 – Charlie Bell
66 – Wesley Matthews
66 – Tony Allen
65 – Keith Bogans
65 – Bill Walker
65 – Jordan Crawford
64 – Elliott Williams
63 – Daniel Green
60 – Andy Rautins
58 – Jodie Meeks
55 – Matt Carroll
SMALL FORWARD
97 – LeBron James
88 - Kevin Durant
85 – Andre Iguodala
84 – Gerald Wallace
81 – Rudy Gay
78 – Corey Maggette
77 – Tayshaun Prince
77 – Luol Deng
74 – Wilson Chandler
72 – Danilo Gallinari
69 – Nicolas Batum
68 – Carlos Delfino
68 – Andres Nocioni
68 – Joey Graham
67 – Reggie Williams
67 – Derrick Brown
67 – Maurice Evans
66 – Marvin Williams
66 – Jonas Jerebko
66 – Sam Young
65 – Jamario Moon
64 – Dorell Wright
64 – James Johnson
63 – Kyle Korver
63 – Dominic McGuire
63 – Luke Babbitt
60 – DeMarre Carroll
60 – Austin Daye
59 – DaJuan Summers
58 – Joe Alexander
58 – James Jones
58 – Jason Kapono
POWER FORWARD
87 – Chris Bosh
87 – Amare Stoudemire
85 – Carlos Boozer
84 – Josh Smith
83 – David Lee
80 – Zach Randolph
78 – Antawn Jamison
77 – LaMarcus Aldridge
73 – Elton Brand
72 – Marreese Speights
72 – Thaddeus Young
71 – Udonis Haslem
71 – Charlie Villanueva
71 – Jason Maxiell
71 – Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
71 – Tyrus Thomas
70 – Boris Diaw
70 – Anthony Randolph
69 – Taj Gibson
68 – Kurt Thomas
68 – Epke Udoh
66 – Larry Sanders
65 – J.J. Hickson
65 – Leon Powe
64 – Brandan Wright
64 – Josh Powell
63 – Darrell Arthur
63 – Ersan Ilyasova
63 – Eduardo Najera
62 – Dante Cunningham
62 – Jeff Pendergraph
56 – Jason Smith
53 – Jon Brockman
53 – Vladimir Radmanovic
52 – Shavlik Randolph
CENTER
83 - Andrew Bogut
79 – Al Horford
78 – Marcus Camby
77 – Marc Gasol
75 – Greg Oden
74 – Joakim Noah
74 – Ben Wallace
71 – Zydrunas Ilgauskas
70 – Andris Biedrins
68 – Anderson Varejao
67 – Greg Monroe
67 – Joel Przybilla
67 – Ronny Turiaf
66 – Drew Gooden
66 – Spencer Hawes
65 – Zaza Pachulia
65 – Nazr Mohammed
64 – Eddy Curry
62 – Chris Wilcox
61 – Dan Gadzuric
60 – Erick Dampier
59 – DeSagana Diop
59 – Hasheem Thabeet
58 – Joel Anthony
58 – Juwan Howard
57 – Jamaal Magloire
57 – Tony Battie
55 – Ryan Hollins
54 – Hamed Haddadi
51 – Jason Collins
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Rashidi's NBA 2K11 Player Ratings
NOTE: These are NOT the official ratings for NBA 2K11. These are my NBA 2K10 ratings in my 2K11 roster file, which were compiled using multiple sources including the Synergy Sports Technology service. The majority of these ratings should transfer seamlessly over to the real NBA 2K11 when the game drops next month.
To view the original post and team ratings, click here
AVERAGE RATING OF NBA STARTER
PG: 77
SG: 75
SF: 75
PF: 77
C: 75
RATING GUIDE
95-99: Goats (Greatest of All-Time. Not the animal.)
90-94: Superstar (All-NBA First Team mainstays)
85-89: Perennial All-Star (All-NBA Second Team)
80-84: All-Star Caliber (possible All-Stars or even All-NBA Third Team)
75-79: Average NBA Starter (or Sixth Man of Year contenders)
70-74: Below Average Starter (or typical 6th/7th men)
65-69: Rotation Player (8th-10th men)
60-64: End of Bench (11th-15th men and most D-League callups)
55-59: Should not be in NBA (i.e. training camp invites w/ non-guaranteed deals)
50-54: Hopefully earned their college degree.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
80 - Andre Iguodala (SG/SF)
80 – Evan Turner (SF/SG)
77 - Elton Brand (PF/C)
75 - Louis Williams (PG/SG)
73 – Marreese Speights (C)
71 - Thaddeus Young (PF/SF)
70 – Jrue Holliday (PG)
70 - Willie Green (SG/PG)
68 – Spencer Hawes (C)
67 – Andres Nocioni (SF/PF)
64 – Jodie Meeks (SG)
63 – Jason Smith (C/PF)
60 – Tony Battie (C/PF)
58 - Jason Kapono (SF)
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
83 - Gerald Wallace (SF/PF)
78 - Stephen Jackson (SG/SF)
78 – Tyrus Thomas (PF/C)
73 - Nazr Mohammed (C)
71 - Boris Diaw (PF/C)
71 - Erick Dampier (C)
67 - Shaun Livingston (PG)
67 – D.J. Augustin (PG)
66 – Derrick Brown (SF/PF)
65 – Kwame Brown (C)
64 – Dominic McGuire (SF)
62 - Eduardo Najera (PF/C)
62 – Sherron Collins (PG)
61 - DeSagana Diop (C)
61 - Matt Carroll (SG/SF)
59 – Gerald Henderson (SG)
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
80 - Andrew Bogut (C)
79 – Brandon Jennings (PG)
77 - Corey Maggette (SF/PF)
77 - John Salmons (SG/SF)
73 - Drew Gooden (PF/C)
73 – Carlos Delfino (SF)
72 - Keyon Dooling (PG/SG)
71 – Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (PF/SF)
70 - Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
70 – Earl Boykins (PG)
67 – Chris Douglas-Roberts (SG/SF)
66 – Larry Sanders (C/PF)
66 – Darington Hobson (SF)
66 - Michael Redd (SG/SF)
64 – Jon Brockman (PF)
59 - Tiny Gallon (C/PF)
CHICAGO BULLS
85 - Carlos Boozer (PF/C)
82 – Derrick Rose (PG)
77 – Joakim Noah (C/PF)
75 – Luol Deng (SF/PF)
73 – Taj Gibson (PF)
70 - Ronnie Brewer (SG/SF)
69 – C.J. Watson (PG)
69 - Kurt Thomas (C)
68 - Kyle Korver (SF/SG)
68 – James Johnson (SF/PF)
64 – Omer Asik (C)
61 – Keith Bogans (SG/SF)
61 - John Lucas (PG)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
75 - Antawn Jamison (PF)
74 - Mo Williams (PG)
73 - Anderson Varejao (C/PF)
70 - Joey Graham (SF)
69 – J.J. Hickson (C/PF)
69 – Jamario Moon (SF/SG)
68 - Leon Powe (PF)
67 - Anthony Parker (SG/SF)
66 – Ryan Hollins (C)
65 – Ramon Sessions (PG)
65 - Jawad Williams (SF/SG)
61 - Daniel Gibson (PG/SG)
61 – Christian Eyenga (SG/SF)
60 – Danny Green (SG/SF)
60 - Samardo Samuels (C/PF)
BOSTON CELTICS
85 - Rajon Rondo (PG)
82 - Kevin Garnett (PF)
80 - Paul Pierce (SF)
78 – Shaquille O’Neal (C)
77 - Jermaine O’Neal (C)
77 - Kendrick Perkins (C)
75 - Ray Allen (SG/SF)
75 - Delonte West (SG/PG)
74 – Nate Robinson (PG)
71 – Glen Davis (PF)
68 - Marquis Daniels (SF/SG)
65 – Von Wafer (SG)
65 – Avery Bradley (SG/PG)
64 – Luke Harangody (PF)
61 – Semih Erden (C)
60 – Oliver Lafayette (PG)
60 – Tony Gaffney (PF/SF)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
81 - Baron Davis (PG)
79 – Blake Griffin (PF/C)
75 - Chris Kaman (C)
72 – Eric Gordon (SG)
72 - Craig Smith (PF)
69 - Rasual Butler (SF/SG)
69 – Ryan Gomes (SF/PF)
69 – Al-Farouq Aminu (SF/PF)
69 - Randy Foye (PG/SG)
64 – Eric Bledsoe (PG/SG)
64 – Marqus Blakely (SF/PF)
62 – DeAndre Jordan (C)
62 – Willie Warren (SG)
59 – Brian Cook (PF)
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
80 - Zach Randolph (PF/C)
79 - Rudy Gay (SF/PF)
77 – Marc Gasol (C)
74 – O.J. Mayo (SG)
73 - Michael Conley (PG)
67 - Tony Allen (SG)
66 – Sam Young (SF/SG)
66 – Darrell Arthur (PF/C)
66 – Greivis Vasquez (PG/SG)
65 – Hasheem Thabeet (C)
65 – Xavier Henry (SG/SF)
63 – Acie Law (PG)
63 – DeMarre Carroll (SF/PF)
62 – Hamed Haddadi (C)
ATLANTA HAWKS
83 - Joe Johnson (SG/SF)
81 - Al Horford (C/PF)
80 - Josh Smith (PF)
76 - Jamal Crawford (SG/PG)
70 - Mike Bibby (PG)
70 - Marvin Williams (SF/PF)
69 – Jeff Teague (PG)
68 - Zaza Pachulia (C)
67 – Jordan Crawford (SG)
66 – Maurice Evans (SF/SG)
63 - Etan Thomas (C)
62 - Josh Powell (PF/C)
61 – Pape Sy (SF/SG)
53 - Jason Collins (C)
MIAMI HEAT
95 - LeBron James (SF/PF)
94 – Dwyane Wade (SG/PG)
86 - Chris Bosh (PF/C)
73 - Udonis Haslem (PF/C)
70 – Mario Chalmers (PG)
70 – Carlos Arroyo (PG)
70 - Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C)
69 - Mike Miller (SG/SF)
66 – Joel Anthony (C)
66 - Juwan Howard (PF/C)
63 – Da’Sean Butler (SF)
62 - Eddie House (PG/SG)
61 - James Jones (SF)
61 - Jamaal Magloire (C)
61 – Dexter Pittman (C)
61 – Patrick Beverley (PG)
60 – Kenny Hasbrouck (PG)
60 - Shavlik Randolph (PF)
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
91 - Chris Paul (PG)
78 - David West (PF)
78 - Emeka Okafor (C)
73 – Trevor Ariza (SF/SG)
70 – Marcus Thornton (SG)
70 – Quincy Pondexter (SF)
67 – Aaron Gray (C)
65 - Peja Stojakovic (SF)
65 - Darius Songaila (PF/C)
65 – Craig Brackins (PF/C)
64 – Marco Belinelli (SG)
61 – Mustafa Shakur (PG)
UTAH JAZZ
89 - Deron Williams (PG)
79 - Al Jefferson (C/PF)
78 - Paul Millsap (PF)
77 - Andrei Kirilenko (SF/PF)
76 - Mehmet Okur (C)
71 - Raja Bell (SG/SF)
69 - C.J. Miles (SF/SG)
67 – Gordon Hayward (SF)
66 - Ronnie Price (PG/SG)
65 – Sundiata Gaines (PG)
62 – Kyrylo Fesenko (C)
62 – Jeremy Evans (PF)
61 – Othyus Jeffers (SG/SF)
59 - Francisco Elson (C)
SACRAMENTO KINGS
82 – Tyreke Evans (SG/PG)
77 – Carl Landry (PF)
75 – DeMarcus Cousins (C)
73 - Samuel Dalembert (C)
72 – Jason Thompson (PF/C)
72 – Omri Casspi (SF/SG)
71 - Beno Udrih (PG)
69 - Francisco Garcia (SG/SF)
66 – Donte Greene (SF/PF)
66 - Antoine Wright (SF/SG)
66 - Luther Head (SG)
66 – Hassan Whiteside (C)
65 – Pooh Jeter (PG)
62 – J.R. Giddens (SF/SG)
58 – Darnell Jackson (PF/C)
NEW YORK KNICKS
85 - Amare Stoudemire (PF/C)
75 - Raymond Felton (PG)
75 – Wilson Chandler (SF/PF)
74 – Anthony Randolph (PF/SF)
72 – Danilo Gallinari (SF/SG)
72 – Toney Douglas (PG/SG)
69 - Kelenna Azubuike (SG/SF)
68 - Ronny Turiaf (C)
66 - Roger Mason (SG)
66 – Bill Walker (SG/SF)
64 – Landry Fields (SF)
62 – Timofey Mozgov (C)
60 – Andy Rautins (SG)
60 – Eddy Curry (C)
59 – Patrick Ewing Jr. (PF/SF)
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
91 – Kobe Bryant (SG/SF)
84 - Pau Gasol (PF/C)
79 – Lamar Odom (PF)
78 – Andrew Bynum (C)
76 - Ron Artest (SF/PF)
72 - Matt Barnes (SF)
71 - Shannon Brown (SG/PG)
67 – Steve Blake (PG)
66 – Derek Fisher (PG)
66 – Luke Walton (SF)
64 – Derrick Caracter (PF/C)
62 - Theo Ratliff (C)
62 – Sasha Vujacic (SG)
60 – Devin Ebanks (SF)
ORLANDO MAGIC
92 – Dwight Howard (C)
78 - Vince Carter (SG/SF)
78 – Jameer Nelson (PG)
73 – Marcin Gortat (C)
72 - Rashard Lewis (PF)
72 - Mickael Pietrus (SF)
72 - Brandon Bass (PF)
70 – Quentin Richardson (SF)
70 – Jason Williams (PG)
69 – J.J. Redick (SG)
69 – Chris Duhon (PG)
69 – Ryan Anderson (PF)
64 – Stanley Robinson (SF)
60 – Daniel Orton (C)
DALLAS MAVERICKS
82 – Dirk Nowitzki (PF/C)
77 - Jason Kidd (PG/SG)
77 - Caron Butler (SF/SG)
74 - Jason Terry (SG)
73 - Shawn Marion (SF/PF)
72 - Brendan Haywood (C)
72 – Rodrigue Beaubois (PG/SG)
71 - Tyson Chandler (C)
70 – J.J. Barea (PG)
70 – Dominique Jones (SG)
64 – Ian Mahinmi (C)
61 - Dee Brown (PG)
58 - DeShawn Stevenson (SG)
53 – Alexis Ajinca (PF/C)
NEW JERSEY NETS
79 - Devin Harris (PG)
77 – Brook Lopez (C)
74 - Kris Humphries (PF/C)
73 - Troy Murphy (PF/C)
72 – Derrick Favors (PF/C)
71 - Travis Outlaw (SF/PF)
71 – Terrence Williams (SG/SF)
71 – Damion James (SF)
70 – Jordan Farmar (PG)
68 - Anthony Morrow (SG/SF)
63 - Johan Petro (C)
61 - Quinton Ross (SG/SF)
61 – Ben Uzoh (PG/SG)
58 – Brian Zoubek (C)
DENVER NUGGETS
84 - Carmelo Anthony (SF)
79 - Chauncey Billups (PG/SG)
79 – Nene (C)
75 - Kenyon Martin (PF)
74 - Al Harrington (PF/C)
74 - J.R. Smith (SG/SF)
74 – Ty Lawson (PG)
71 – Chris Andersen (C/PF)
69 – Arron Afflalo (SG)
69 - Renaldo Balkman (SF/PF)
68 - Shelden Williams (PF/C)
64 - D.J. Mbenga (C)
62 – Anthony Carter (PG/SG)
61 – Coby Karl (SG/SF)
INDIANA PACERS
82 - Danny Granger (SF/PF)
82 – Darren Collison (PG)
75 – Roy Hibbert (C)
72 - T.J. Ford (PG)
71 – Dahntay Jones (SG/SF)
71 – Tyler Hansbrough (PF)
69 – Paul George (SF/SG)
69 - Mike Dunleavy (SF/SG)
69 – A.J. Price (PG/SG)
66 – Brandon Rush (SG/SF)
65 - James Posey (SF/PF)
65 – Josh McRoberts (PF)
64 - Jeff Foster (C)
64 – Lance Stephenson (SG)
61 – Solomon Jones (C)
DETROIT PISTONS
75 - Tayshaun Prince (SF)
75 – Rodney Stuckey (PG/SG)
75 – Ben Gordon (SG)
74 - Richard Hamilton (SG/SF)
74 – Jason Maxiell (C/PF)
73 – Ben Wallace (C)
72 – Will Bynum (PG)
71 – Jonas Jerebko (PF/SF)
71 – Tracy McGrady (SF/SG)
70 - Charlie Villanueva (PF)
70 – Greg Monroe (C/PF)
70 – Austin Daye (SF)
68 - Chris Wilcox (PF/C)
66 – Terrico White (SG/PG)
62 – DaJuan Summers (SF/PF)
TORONTO RAPTORS
73 - Andrea Bargnani (C/PF)
72 - Jose Calderon (PG)
72 - Jarrett Jack (PG/SG)
72 – Amir Johnson (PF)
71 - Leandro Barbosa (SG/PG)
71 – Ed Davis (PF/C)
68 - Linas Kleiza (SF/PF)
68 - Reggie Evans (PF/C)
67 – DeMar DeRozan (SF/SG)
65 – Sonny Weems (SG/SF)
65 – David Andersen (C)
65 - Marcus Banks (PG)
63 – Julian Wright (SF/PF)
61 – Solomon Alabi (C)
61 – Joey Dorsey (C/PF)
HOUSTON ROCKETS
83 – Yao Ming (C)
79 – Aaron Brooks (PG)
77 – Luis Scola (PF/C)
76 - Kevin Martin (SG)
73 - Kyle Lowry (PG/SG)
72 - Shane Battier (SF/SG)
70 – Jordan Hill (PF/C)
69 – Courtney Lee (SG/SF)
69 – Patrick Patterson (PF/C)
68 - Brad Miller (C)
68 - Chuck Hayes (C)
68 – Jared Jeffries (PF/SF)
67 – Chase Budinger (SF)
65 – Mike Harris (PF)
63 – Alexander Johnson (PF)
62 – Jermaine Taylor (SG)
60 – Ishmael Smith (PG)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
87 - Tim Duncan (C)
82 - Manu Ginobili (SG/SF)
79 - Tony Parker (PG)
75 – Tiago Splitter (PF/C)
74 - DeJuan Blair (C/PF)
73 - Richard Jefferson (SF/PF)
68 – George Hill (PG/SG)
68 - Antonio McDyess (PF)
68 - Matt Bonner (PF)
68 – James Anderson (SF/SG)
67 – Gary Neal (SG)
67 – Alonzo Gee (SF/SG)
63 – Garrett Temple (SG/PG)
61 – Curtis Jerrells (PG)
PHOENIX SUNS
84 - Steve Nash (PG)
74 - Josh Childress (SF/SG)
74 – Grant Hill (SF/SG)
72 - Jason Richardson (SG)
72 – Robin Lopez (C)
71 – Jared Dudley (SF)
71 – Goran Dragic (PG/SG)
70 – Hedo Turkoglu (PF/SF)
69 - Hakim Warrick (PF)
68 - Channing Frye (C)
65 - Gani Lawal (PF/C)
62 – Earl Clark (PF/SF)
60 – Dwayne Jones (C)
60 – Matt Janning (SG)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
89 - Kevin Durant (SF)
83 – Russell Westbrook (PG)
78 – James Harden (SG)
74 – Jeff Green (PF/SF)
73 – Serge Ibaka (PF/C)
71 – D.J. White (PF)
68 - Nenad Krstic (C)
68 - Nick Collison (C/PF)
68 – Eric Maynor (PG)
67 – Thabo Sefolosha (SG/SF)
67 – Cole Aldrich (C)
63 – Daequan Cook (SG/SF)
61 - Royal Ivey (PG/SG)
59 – Morris Peterson (SF/SG)
57 – Byron Mullens (C)
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
82 – Kevin Love (PF/C)
76 – Michael Beasley (PF/SF)
76 – Johny Flynn (PG)
75 - Luke Ridnour (PG)
73 – Wesley Johnson (SF/SG)
69 – Corey Brewer (SG/SF)
68 – Nikola Pekovic (C)
68 - Sebastian Telfair (PG)
67 - Martell Webster (SF)
67 – Anthony Tolliver (PF/C)
66 – Darko Milicic (C)
66 – Lazar Hayward (SF)
65 – Wayne Ellington (SG)
61 – Kosta Koufos (C/PF)
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
86 - Brandon Roy (SG/SF)
80 – Greg Oden (C)
77 - LaMarcus Aldridge (PF/C)
77 - Marcus Camby (C)
74 - Andre Miller (PG)
72 – Nicolas Batum (SF)
71 – Jerryd Bayless (PG/SG)
70 - Joel Przybilla (C)
69 – Wesley Matthews (SG)
68 – Luke Babbitt (SF)
68 – Rudy Fernandez (SG)
68 - Dante Cunningham (PF)
66 – Elliot Williams (SG)
64 – Jeff Pendergraph (PF/C)
63 – Armon Johnson (PG)
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
81 – David Lee (PF/C)
80 - Monta Ellis (SG/PG)
80 – Stephen Curry (PG/SG)
71 – Ekpe Udoh (PF/C)
70 - Louis Amundson (PF)
69 - Andris Biedrins (C)
69 – Reggie Williams (SF/SG)
68 – Brandan Wright (PF)
67 - Dorell Wright (SF/PF)
66 - Rodney Carney (SF/SG)
66 - Charlie Bell (SG/SF)
63 – Jeremy Lin (PG)
62 - Dan Gadzuric (C)
59 – Vladimir Radmanovic (PF)
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
81 - Gilbert Arenas (SG/PG)
78 - Andray Blatche (PF/C)
77 – John Wall (PG)
75 – Kirk Hinrich (PG/SG)
73 - Josh Howard (SF/SG)
72 – Al Thornton (SF)
69 – Trevor Booker (PF)
68 – JaVale McGee (C)
68 – Yi Jianlian (PF)
68 – Nick Young (SG/SF)
64 – Kevin Seraphin (C)
64 - Cartier Martin (SF)
64 – Lester Hudson (PG)
63 - Hilton Armstrong (C)
56 - Sean Marks (C/PF)
FREE AGENTS
75 - Allen Iverson (SG/PG)
71 - Erick Dampier (C)
69 - Larry Hughes (SG)
63 - Jannero Pargo (PG)
62 - Patrick Mills (PG)
60 – Greg Stiemsma (C)
To view the original post and team ratings, click here
AVERAGE RATING OF NBA STARTER
PG: 77
SG: 75
SF: 75
PF: 77
C: 75
RATING GUIDE
95-99: Goats (Greatest of All-Time. Not the animal.)
90-94: Superstar (All-NBA First Team mainstays)
85-89: Perennial All-Star (All-NBA Second Team)
80-84: All-Star Caliber (possible All-Stars or even All-NBA Third Team)
75-79: Average NBA Starter (or Sixth Man of Year contenders)
70-74: Below Average Starter (or typical 6th/7th men)
65-69: Rotation Player (8th-10th men)
60-64: End of Bench (11th-15th men and most D-League callups)
55-59: Should not be in NBA (i.e. training camp invites w/ non-guaranteed deals)
50-54: Hopefully earned their college degree.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
80 - Andre Iguodala (SG/SF)
80 – Evan Turner (SF/SG)
77 - Elton Brand (PF/C)
75 - Louis Williams (PG/SG)
73 – Marreese Speights (C)
71 - Thaddeus Young (PF/SF)
70 – Jrue Holliday (PG)
70 - Willie Green (SG/PG)
68 – Spencer Hawes (C)
67 – Andres Nocioni (SF/PF)
64 – Jodie Meeks (SG)
63 – Jason Smith (C/PF)
60 – Tony Battie (C/PF)
58 - Jason Kapono (SF)
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
83 - Gerald Wallace (SF/PF)
78 - Stephen Jackson (SG/SF)
78 – Tyrus Thomas (PF/C)
73 - Nazr Mohammed (C)
71 - Boris Diaw (PF/C)
71 - Erick Dampier (C)
67 - Shaun Livingston (PG)
67 – D.J. Augustin (PG)
66 – Derrick Brown (SF/PF)
65 – Kwame Brown (C)
64 – Dominic McGuire (SF)
62 - Eduardo Najera (PF/C)
62 – Sherron Collins (PG)
61 - DeSagana Diop (C)
61 - Matt Carroll (SG/SF)
59 – Gerald Henderson (SG)
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
80 - Andrew Bogut (C)
79 – Brandon Jennings (PG)
77 - Corey Maggette (SF/PF)
77 - John Salmons (SG/SF)
73 - Drew Gooden (PF/C)
73 – Carlos Delfino (SF)
72 - Keyon Dooling (PG/SG)
71 – Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (PF/SF)
70 - Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
70 – Earl Boykins (PG)
67 – Chris Douglas-Roberts (SG/SF)
66 – Larry Sanders (C/PF)
66 – Darington Hobson (SF)
66 - Michael Redd (SG/SF)
64 – Jon Brockman (PF)
59 - Tiny Gallon (C/PF)
CHICAGO BULLS
85 - Carlos Boozer (PF/C)
82 – Derrick Rose (PG)
77 – Joakim Noah (C/PF)
75 – Luol Deng (SF/PF)
73 – Taj Gibson (PF)
70 - Ronnie Brewer (SG/SF)
69 – C.J. Watson (PG)
69 - Kurt Thomas (C)
68 - Kyle Korver (SF/SG)
68 – James Johnson (SF/PF)
64 – Omer Asik (C)
61 – Keith Bogans (SG/SF)
61 - John Lucas (PG)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
75 - Antawn Jamison (PF)
74 - Mo Williams (PG)
73 - Anderson Varejao (C/PF)
70 - Joey Graham (SF)
69 – J.J. Hickson (C/PF)
69 – Jamario Moon (SF/SG)
68 - Leon Powe (PF)
67 - Anthony Parker (SG/SF)
66 – Ryan Hollins (C)
65 – Ramon Sessions (PG)
65 - Jawad Williams (SF/SG)
61 - Daniel Gibson (PG/SG)
61 – Christian Eyenga (SG/SF)
60 – Danny Green (SG/SF)
60 - Samardo Samuels (C/PF)
BOSTON CELTICS
85 - Rajon Rondo (PG)
82 - Kevin Garnett (PF)
80 - Paul Pierce (SF)
78 – Shaquille O’Neal (C)
77 - Jermaine O’Neal (C)
77 - Kendrick Perkins (C)
75 - Ray Allen (SG/SF)
75 - Delonte West (SG/PG)
74 – Nate Robinson (PG)
71 – Glen Davis (PF)
68 - Marquis Daniels (SF/SG)
65 – Von Wafer (SG)
65 – Avery Bradley (SG/PG)
64 – Luke Harangody (PF)
61 – Semih Erden (C)
60 – Oliver Lafayette (PG)
60 – Tony Gaffney (PF/SF)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
81 - Baron Davis (PG)
79 – Blake Griffin (PF/C)
75 - Chris Kaman (C)
72 – Eric Gordon (SG)
72 - Craig Smith (PF)
69 - Rasual Butler (SF/SG)
69 – Ryan Gomes (SF/PF)
69 – Al-Farouq Aminu (SF/PF)
69 - Randy Foye (PG/SG)
64 – Eric Bledsoe (PG/SG)
64 – Marqus Blakely (SF/PF)
62 – DeAndre Jordan (C)
62 – Willie Warren (SG)
59 – Brian Cook (PF)
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
80 - Zach Randolph (PF/C)
79 - Rudy Gay (SF/PF)
77 – Marc Gasol (C)
74 – O.J. Mayo (SG)
73 - Michael Conley (PG)
67 - Tony Allen (SG)
66 – Sam Young (SF/SG)
66 – Darrell Arthur (PF/C)
66 – Greivis Vasquez (PG/SG)
65 – Hasheem Thabeet (C)
65 – Xavier Henry (SG/SF)
63 – Acie Law (PG)
63 – DeMarre Carroll (SF/PF)
62 – Hamed Haddadi (C)
ATLANTA HAWKS
83 - Joe Johnson (SG/SF)
81 - Al Horford (C/PF)
80 - Josh Smith (PF)
76 - Jamal Crawford (SG/PG)
70 - Mike Bibby (PG)
70 - Marvin Williams (SF/PF)
69 – Jeff Teague (PG)
68 - Zaza Pachulia (C)
67 – Jordan Crawford (SG)
66 – Maurice Evans (SF/SG)
63 - Etan Thomas (C)
62 - Josh Powell (PF/C)
61 – Pape Sy (SF/SG)
53 - Jason Collins (C)
MIAMI HEAT
95 - LeBron James (SF/PF)
94 – Dwyane Wade (SG/PG)
86 - Chris Bosh (PF/C)
73 - Udonis Haslem (PF/C)
70 – Mario Chalmers (PG)
70 – Carlos Arroyo (PG)
70 - Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C)
69 - Mike Miller (SG/SF)
66 – Joel Anthony (C)
66 - Juwan Howard (PF/C)
63 – Da’Sean Butler (SF)
62 - Eddie House (PG/SG)
61 - James Jones (SF)
61 - Jamaal Magloire (C)
61 – Dexter Pittman (C)
61 – Patrick Beverley (PG)
60 – Kenny Hasbrouck (PG)
60 - Shavlik Randolph (PF)
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
91 - Chris Paul (PG)
78 - David West (PF)
78 - Emeka Okafor (C)
73 – Trevor Ariza (SF/SG)
70 – Marcus Thornton (SG)
70 – Quincy Pondexter (SF)
67 – Aaron Gray (C)
65 - Peja Stojakovic (SF)
65 - Darius Songaila (PF/C)
65 – Craig Brackins (PF/C)
64 – Marco Belinelli (SG)
61 – Mustafa Shakur (PG)
UTAH JAZZ
89 - Deron Williams (PG)
79 - Al Jefferson (C/PF)
78 - Paul Millsap (PF)
77 - Andrei Kirilenko (SF/PF)
76 - Mehmet Okur (C)
71 - Raja Bell (SG/SF)
69 - C.J. Miles (SF/SG)
67 – Gordon Hayward (SF)
66 - Ronnie Price (PG/SG)
65 – Sundiata Gaines (PG)
62 – Kyrylo Fesenko (C)
62 – Jeremy Evans (PF)
61 – Othyus Jeffers (SG/SF)
59 - Francisco Elson (C)
SACRAMENTO KINGS
82 – Tyreke Evans (SG/PG)
77 – Carl Landry (PF)
75 – DeMarcus Cousins (C)
73 - Samuel Dalembert (C)
72 – Jason Thompson (PF/C)
72 – Omri Casspi (SF/SG)
71 - Beno Udrih (PG)
69 - Francisco Garcia (SG/SF)
66 – Donte Greene (SF/PF)
66 - Antoine Wright (SF/SG)
66 - Luther Head (SG)
66 – Hassan Whiteside (C)
65 – Pooh Jeter (PG)
62 – J.R. Giddens (SF/SG)
58 – Darnell Jackson (PF/C)
NEW YORK KNICKS
85 - Amare Stoudemire (PF/C)
75 - Raymond Felton (PG)
75 – Wilson Chandler (SF/PF)
74 – Anthony Randolph (PF/SF)
72 – Danilo Gallinari (SF/SG)
72 – Toney Douglas (PG/SG)
69 - Kelenna Azubuike (SG/SF)
68 - Ronny Turiaf (C)
66 - Roger Mason (SG)
66 – Bill Walker (SG/SF)
64 – Landry Fields (SF)
62 – Timofey Mozgov (C)
60 – Andy Rautins (SG)
60 – Eddy Curry (C)
59 – Patrick Ewing Jr. (PF/SF)
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
91 – Kobe Bryant (SG/SF)
84 - Pau Gasol (PF/C)
79 – Lamar Odom (PF)
78 – Andrew Bynum (C)
76 - Ron Artest (SF/PF)
72 - Matt Barnes (SF)
71 - Shannon Brown (SG/PG)
67 – Steve Blake (PG)
66 – Derek Fisher (PG)
66 – Luke Walton (SF)
64 – Derrick Caracter (PF/C)
62 - Theo Ratliff (C)
62 – Sasha Vujacic (SG)
60 – Devin Ebanks (SF)
ORLANDO MAGIC
92 – Dwight Howard (C)
78 - Vince Carter (SG/SF)
78 – Jameer Nelson (PG)
73 – Marcin Gortat (C)
72 - Rashard Lewis (PF)
72 - Mickael Pietrus (SF)
72 - Brandon Bass (PF)
70 – Quentin Richardson (SF)
70 – Jason Williams (PG)
69 – J.J. Redick (SG)
69 – Chris Duhon (PG)
69 – Ryan Anderson (PF)
64 – Stanley Robinson (SF)
60 – Daniel Orton (C)
DALLAS MAVERICKS
82 – Dirk Nowitzki (PF/C)
77 - Jason Kidd (PG/SG)
77 - Caron Butler (SF/SG)
74 - Jason Terry (SG)
73 - Shawn Marion (SF/PF)
72 - Brendan Haywood (C)
72 – Rodrigue Beaubois (PG/SG)
71 - Tyson Chandler (C)
70 – J.J. Barea (PG)
70 – Dominique Jones (SG)
64 – Ian Mahinmi (C)
61 - Dee Brown (PG)
58 - DeShawn Stevenson (SG)
53 – Alexis Ajinca (PF/C)
NEW JERSEY NETS
79 - Devin Harris (PG)
77 – Brook Lopez (C)
74 - Kris Humphries (PF/C)
73 - Troy Murphy (PF/C)
72 – Derrick Favors (PF/C)
71 - Travis Outlaw (SF/PF)
71 – Terrence Williams (SG/SF)
71 – Damion James (SF)
70 – Jordan Farmar (PG)
68 - Anthony Morrow (SG/SF)
63 - Johan Petro (C)
61 - Quinton Ross (SG/SF)
61 – Ben Uzoh (PG/SG)
58 – Brian Zoubek (C)
DENVER NUGGETS
84 - Carmelo Anthony (SF)
79 - Chauncey Billups (PG/SG)
79 – Nene (C)
75 - Kenyon Martin (PF)
74 - Al Harrington (PF/C)
74 - J.R. Smith (SG/SF)
74 – Ty Lawson (PG)
71 – Chris Andersen (C/PF)
69 – Arron Afflalo (SG)
69 - Renaldo Balkman (SF/PF)
68 - Shelden Williams (PF/C)
64 - D.J. Mbenga (C)
62 – Anthony Carter (PG/SG)
61 – Coby Karl (SG/SF)
INDIANA PACERS
82 - Danny Granger (SF/PF)
82 – Darren Collison (PG)
75 – Roy Hibbert (C)
72 - T.J. Ford (PG)
71 – Dahntay Jones (SG/SF)
71 – Tyler Hansbrough (PF)
69 – Paul George (SF/SG)
69 - Mike Dunleavy (SF/SG)
69 – A.J. Price (PG/SG)
66 – Brandon Rush (SG/SF)
65 - James Posey (SF/PF)
65 – Josh McRoberts (PF)
64 - Jeff Foster (C)
64 – Lance Stephenson (SG)
61 – Solomon Jones (C)
DETROIT PISTONS
75 - Tayshaun Prince (SF)
75 – Rodney Stuckey (PG/SG)
75 – Ben Gordon (SG)
74 - Richard Hamilton (SG/SF)
74 – Jason Maxiell (C/PF)
73 – Ben Wallace (C)
72 – Will Bynum (PG)
71 – Jonas Jerebko (PF/SF)
71 – Tracy McGrady (SF/SG)
70 - Charlie Villanueva (PF)
70 – Greg Monroe (C/PF)
70 – Austin Daye (SF)
68 - Chris Wilcox (PF/C)
66 – Terrico White (SG/PG)
62 – DaJuan Summers (SF/PF)
TORONTO RAPTORS
73 - Andrea Bargnani (C/PF)
72 - Jose Calderon (PG)
72 - Jarrett Jack (PG/SG)
72 – Amir Johnson (PF)
71 - Leandro Barbosa (SG/PG)
71 – Ed Davis (PF/C)
68 - Linas Kleiza (SF/PF)
68 - Reggie Evans (PF/C)
67 – DeMar DeRozan (SF/SG)
65 – Sonny Weems (SG/SF)
65 – David Andersen (C)
65 - Marcus Banks (PG)
63 – Julian Wright (SF/PF)
61 – Solomon Alabi (C)
61 – Joey Dorsey (C/PF)
HOUSTON ROCKETS
83 – Yao Ming (C)
79 – Aaron Brooks (PG)
77 – Luis Scola (PF/C)
76 - Kevin Martin (SG)
73 - Kyle Lowry (PG/SG)
72 - Shane Battier (SF/SG)
70 – Jordan Hill (PF/C)
69 – Courtney Lee (SG/SF)
69 – Patrick Patterson (PF/C)
68 - Brad Miller (C)
68 - Chuck Hayes (C)
68 – Jared Jeffries (PF/SF)
67 – Chase Budinger (SF)
65 – Mike Harris (PF)
63 – Alexander Johnson (PF)
62 – Jermaine Taylor (SG)
60 – Ishmael Smith (PG)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
87 - Tim Duncan (C)
82 - Manu Ginobili (SG/SF)
79 - Tony Parker (PG)
75 – Tiago Splitter (PF/C)
74 - DeJuan Blair (C/PF)
73 - Richard Jefferson (SF/PF)
68 – George Hill (PG/SG)
68 - Antonio McDyess (PF)
68 - Matt Bonner (PF)
68 – James Anderson (SF/SG)
67 – Gary Neal (SG)
67 – Alonzo Gee (SF/SG)
63 – Garrett Temple (SG/PG)
61 – Curtis Jerrells (PG)
PHOENIX SUNS
84 - Steve Nash (PG)
74 - Josh Childress (SF/SG)
74 – Grant Hill (SF/SG)
72 - Jason Richardson (SG)
72 – Robin Lopez (C)
71 – Jared Dudley (SF)
71 – Goran Dragic (PG/SG)
70 – Hedo Turkoglu (PF/SF)
69 - Hakim Warrick (PF)
68 - Channing Frye (C)
65 - Gani Lawal (PF/C)
62 – Earl Clark (PF/SF)
60 – Dwayne Jones (C)
60 – Matt Janning (SG)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
89 - Kevin Durant (SF)
83 – Russell Westbrook (PG)
78 – James Harden (SG)
74 – Jeff Green (PF/SF)
73 – Serge Ibaka (PF/C)
71 – D.J. White (PF)
68 - Nenad Krstic (C)
68 - Nick Collison (C/PF)
68 – Eric Maynor (PG)
67 – Thabo Sefolosha (SG/SF)
67 – Cole Aldrich (C)
63 – Daequan Cook (SG/SF)
61 - Royal Ivey (PG/SG)
59 – Morris Peterson (SF/SG)
57 – Byron Mullens (C)
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
82 – Kevin Love (PF/C)
76 – Michael Beasley (PF/SF)
76 – Johny Flynn (PG)
75 - Luke Ridnour (PG)
73 – Wesley Johnson (SF/SG)
69 – Corey Brewer (SG/SF)
68 – Nikola Pekovic (C)
68 - Sebastian Telfair (PG)
67 - Martell Webster (SF)
67 – Anthony Tolliver (PF/C)
66 – Darko Milicic (C)
66 – Lazar Hayward (SF)
65 – Wayne Ellington (SG)
61 – Kosta Koufos (C/PF)
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
86 - Brandon Roy (SG/SF)
80 – Greg Oden (C)
77 - LaMarcus Aldridge (PF/C)
77 - Marcus Camby (C)
74 - Andre Miller (PG)
72 – Nicolas Batum (SF)
71 – Jerryd Bayless (PG/SG)
70 - Joel Przybilla (C)
69 – Wesley Matthews (SG)
68 – Luke Babbitt (SF)
68 – Rudy Fernandez (SG)
68 - Dante Cunningham (PF)
66 – Elliot Williams (SG)
64 – Jeff Pendergraph (PF/C)
63 – Armon Johnson (PG)
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
81 – David Lee (PF/C)
80 - Monta Ellis (SG/PG)
80 – Stephen Curry (PG/SG)
71 – Ekpe Udoh (PF/C)
70 - Louis Amundson (PF)
69 - Andris Biedrins (C)
69 – Reggie Williams (SF/SG)
68 – Brandan Wright (PF)
67 - Dorell Wright (SF/PF)
66 - Rodney Carney (SF/SG)
66 - Charlie Bell (SG/SF)
63 – Jeremy Lin (PG)
62 - Dan Gadzuric (C)
59 – Vladimir Radmanovic (PF)
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
81 - Gilbert Arenas (SG/PG)
78 - Andray Blatche (PF/C)
77 – John Wall (PG)
75 – Kirk Hinrich (PG/SG)
73 - Josh Howard (SF/SG)
72 – Al Thornton (SF)
69 – Trevor Booker (PF)
68 – JaVale McGee (C)
68 – Yi Jianlian (PF)
68 – Nick Young (SG/SF)
64 – Kevin Seraphin (C)
64 - Cartier Martin (SF)
64 – Lester Hudson (PG)
63 - Hilton Armstrong (C)
56 - Sean Marks (C/PF)
FREE AGENTS
75 - Allen Iverson (SG/PG)
71 - Erick Dampier (C)
69 - Larry Hughes (SG)
63 - Jannero Pargo (PG)
62 - Patrick Mills (PG)
60 – Greg Stiemsma (C)
Rashidi's 95-96 Chicago Bulls
Given that this team is sure to appear in NBA 2K11, I figured I'd get a head start on creating them. I took a look around 2K Share and was ultimately unsatisfied with the ratings of the 96 Bulls floating around. Not going to name names, but the top rated file on 2K Share has most of the backups with really unrealistic ratings.
Here's the job I did after about 2 days of editing. They're not necessarily perfect, but they're pretty darn good in my estimation, and also jive with the Synergy work I put in last month.
Bulls (90.5) - 82 Offense, 99 Defense, 90 Overall
95 – Michael Jordan (SG/SF)
89 – Scottie Pippen (SF/PG)
78 – Toni Kukoc (SF/PF)
77 – Dennis Rodman (PF/C)
74 – Luc Longley (C)
68 – Ron Harper (PG/SG) - 72 overall at SG
65 – Steve Kerr (PG) - 67 overall at SG
65 – Jud Buechler (SG/SF)
64 – Bill Wennington (C)
64 – John Salley (C/PF)
64 – Dickey Simpkins (PF)
63 – Jason Caffey (PF)
62 – Randy Brown (PG)
61 – Jack Haley (C/PF)
55 – James Edwards (C)
This team will be found in my most recent Synergy file on 360's 2K Share. Unfortunately, I can't update the main one (for whatever reason, 2K won't allow me to replace whichever file is my highest rated when I upload).
Now, it's time for the video game moment you've all been waiting for... the epic battle between the 1996 Bulls and the 2011 Heat.
Dwyane Wade meets Luc Longley
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522398
Luc Longley rejected by Joel Anthony; Ron Harper drills the trey.
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522402
LeBron destroys Jordan and Pippen (John Starks style).
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522414
When D-Wade Iso's Steve Kerr...
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522428
The Worm meets The King
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522434
John Salley blocks LeBron! (I spent 5 minutes flipping out because I could have sworn this was Jordan. Salley wears #22 and is likewise bald.)
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522448
Jordan layup in traffic
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522634
Michael showing off his hangtime
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522634
LeBron crosses Scottie Pippen
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522699
Wade blows by MJ for the dunk
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522692
GAME SUMMARY
The Heat prevailed 109-103, although I'm extremely annoyed that the game called multiple backcourt violations on Chicago on inbounds plays (there is no backcourt on an inbound 2K!), which affected the final score. Still, I've been saying for awhile that the Heat are very similar to the Bulls given their star-studded perimeter, collection of 3pt shooters, and random stiffs down low.
HEAT STATS
James: 34-5-7-3-0 (15-25 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-1 FT), 41 mins
Wade: 16-3-3-2-0 (7-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), 5 TO, 4 fouls, 36 mins
Bosh: 15-14-3-3-0 (6-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 36 mins
Miller: 14-3-1-1-0 (6-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), 26 mins
Chalmers: 4-1-5-0-0 (1-5 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 5 fouls, 22 mins
BULLS STATS
Jordan: 31-7-3-4-0 (13-21 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-3 FT), 43 mins
Kukoc: 23-3-0-1-0 (10-14 FG, 3-3 3PT), 26 mins
Harper: 10-2-9-2-0 (4-8 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), 33 mins
Pippen: 10-4-1-0-1 (5-20 FG, 0-3 3PT, 0-1 FT), 36 mins
Rodman: 8-10-3-0-0 (4-6 FG), 4 TO, 3 fouls, 35 mins
LeBron and Jordan were neck and neck, while Pippen came up with a big stinker in this matchup. Kukoc played extremely well but it wasn't enough to combat Wade/Bosh/Miller.
Here's the job I did after about 2 days of editing. They're not necessarily perfect, but they're pretty darn good in my estimation, and also jive with the Synergy work I put in last month.
Bulls (90.5) - 82 Offense, 99 Defense, 90 Overall
95 – Michael Jordan (SG/SF)
89 – Scottie Pippen (SF/PG)
78 – Toni Kukoc (SF/PF)
77 – Dennis Rodman (PF/C)
74 – Luc Longley (C)
68 – Ron Harper (PG/SG) - 72 overall at SG
65 – Steve Kerr (PG) - 67 overall at SG
65 – Jud Buechler (SG/SF)
64 – Bill Wennington (C)
64 – John Salley (C/PF)
64 – Dickey Simpkins (PF)
63 – Jason Caffey (PF)
62 – Randy Brown (PG)
61 – Jack Haley (C/PF)
55 – James Edwards (C)
This team will be found in my most recent Synergy file on 360's 2K Share. Unfortunately, I can't update the main one (for whatever reason, 2K won't allow me to replace whichever file is my highest rated when I upload).
Now, it's time for the video game moment you've all been waiting for... the epic battle between the 1996 Bulls and the 2011 Heat.
Dwyane Wade meets Luc Longley
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522398
Luc Longley rejected by Joel Anthony; Ron Harper drills the trey.
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522402
LeBron destroys Jordan and Pippen (John Starks style).
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522414
When D-Wade Iso's Steve Kerr...
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522428
The Worm meets The King
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522434
John Salley blocks LeBron! (I spent 5 minutes flipping out because I could have sworn this was Jordan. Salley wears #22 and is likewise bald.)
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522448
Jordan layup in traffic
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522634
Michael showing off his hangtime
http://community.2ksports.com/community/media/viewer.cfm?mediaid=2522634
LeBron crosses Scottie Pippen
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GAME SUMMARY
The Heat prevailed 109-103, although I'm extremely annoyed that the game called multiple backcourt violations on Chicago on inbounds plays (there is no backcourt on an inbound 2K!), which affected the final score. Still, I've been saying for awhile that the Heat are very similar to the Bulls given their star-studded perimeter, collection of 3pt shooters, and random stiffs down low.
HEAT STATS
James: 34-5-7-3-0 (15-25 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-1 FT), 41 mins
Wade: 16-3-3-2-0 (7-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), 5 TO, 4 fouls, 36 mins
Bosh: 15-14-3-3-0 (6-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 36 mins
Miller: 14-3-1-1-0 (6-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), 26 mins
Chalmers: 4-1-5-0-0 (1-5 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 5 fouls, 22 mins
BULLS STATS
Jordan: 31-7-3-4-0 (13-21 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-3 FT), 43 mins
Kukoc: 23-3-0-1-0 (10-14 FG, 3-3 3PT), 26 mins
Harper: 10-2-9-2-0 (4-8 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), 33 mins
Pippen: 10-4-1-0-1 (5-20 FG, 0-3 3PT, 0-1 FT), 36 mins
Rodman: 8-10-3-0-0 (4-6 FG), 4 TO, 3 fouls, 35 mins
LeBron and Jordan were neck and neck, while Pippen came up with a big stinker in this matchup. Kukoc played extremely well but it wasn't enough to combat Wade/Bosh/Miller.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Lakers vs Heat: Rashidi's NBA 2K11 Playoff Sim
DISCLAIMER: NBA 2K11 is not out yet. This is done on 2K10 with my advanced ratings that will be uploaded into 2K11 when it actually comes out.
I simulated an NBA playoffs based on my ratings and predictably got a Heat/Lakers NBA Finals.
Here's the box from each game.
GAME 1
LAKERS 104
Odom: 19-12-3-0-1 (8-11 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), 1 TO, 27 mins
Artest: 19-3-1-2-0 (7-10 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-3 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
Bryant: 18-4-10-2-0 (5-18 FG, 3-7 3PT, 5-7 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Bynum: 11-10-2-0-0 (5-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 5 TO, 28 mins
Gasol: 7-7-0-0-1 (3-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 21 mins, 4 fouls
HEAT 99
Wade: 27-0-4-1-3 (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-8 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Miller: 17-3-1-0-1 (4-6 FG, 1-1 3PT, 8-9 FT), 1 TO, 22 mins
James: 15-4-8-3-4 (5-16 FG, 1-6 3PT, 4-6 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins
Bosh: 13-9-0-0-0 (4-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT), 0 TO, 36 mins
Chalmers: 9-1-6-4-0 (4-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 27 mins
Gasol got into foul trouble, and Kobe struggled with his shot, but he set up his teammates and the Lakers were unexpectedly pushed by Artest/Odom to victory. Miami had a solid showing from Wade, but LeBron and Bosh shot the ball poorly against the Lakers' defense. LA won the 3rd quarter 41-23.
GAME 2
HEAT 102
Wade: 27-2-4-1-2 (7-15 FG. 1-3 3PT, 12-14 FT), 1 TO, 32 mins, 5 fouls
James: 25-4-9-2-1 (8-13 FG, 3-4 3PT, 6-6 FT), 4 TO, 38 mins
Bosh: 16-10-0-0-1 (8-19 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT), 4 TO, 37 mins
Ilgauskas: 7-9-0-0-2 (3-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 19 mins
Chalmers: 5-0-7-4-0 (2-5 FG, 0-2 PT, 1-1 FT), 4 TO, 27 mins
LAKERS 78
Odom: 24-5-2-2-1 (6-9 FG, 3-3 3PT, 9-10 FT), 2 TO, 30 mins, 5 fouls
Bynum: 15-8-2-0-0 (4-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 7-7 FT), 1 TO, 20 mins, 4 fouls
Gasol: 11-11-3-0-2 (4-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT), 2 TO, 38 mins, 4 fouls
Bryant: 11-1-4-2-0 (4-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-5 FT), 6 TO, 31 mins, 5 fouls
Artest: 5-1-1-4-2 (2-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
The three kings were clicking on all cylinders, and LA was throughly embarrassed, losing the second quarter 28-9 after already losing the first quarter 31-21. Kobe shot the ball poorly again, but this time was a turnover machine instead of an effective distributor. Odom played very well again, this time filling in for foul plagued Bynum.
GAME 3
LAKERS 118
Bryant: 31-5-8-1-1 (12-24 FG, 2-10 3PT, 5-9 FT), 1 TO, 36 mins
Gasol: 28-12-4-1-2 (10-13 FG, 0-0 3PT, 8-9 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Odom: 15-14-6-1-0 (6-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 0 TO, 29 mins
Artest: 13-2-1-5-0 (3-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 6-6 FT), 3 TO, 31 mins
Bynum: 4-2-1-0-1 (2-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 19 mins, 5 fouls
HEAT 82
Wade: 27-4-3-1-0 (10-21 FG, 1-4 3PT, 6-7 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Bosh: 23-4-1-0-0 (9-15 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins
James: 8-7-5-1-0 (3-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 3 TO, 28 mins
Miller: 8-4-0-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-3 FT), 3 TO, 25 mins
Ilgauskas: 6-9-0-0-2 (3-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 17 mins
It was LA's turn to drop the beat on Miami, as Kobe and Gasol finally got their due. Lamar Odom is having a series for the ages, as he continues to effectively fill in for Gasol/Bynum whenever they get into foul trouble trying to stop Miami's drive game. LA lead this 38-17 after the 1st, and 62-32 at the half, ultimately winning by 36. LeBron James is clearly having great difficulty with Ron Artest and will need to pick it up if Miami is going to comeback from a 2-1 deficit.
GAME 4
LAKERS 103
Bryant: 33-5-0-1-0 (13-19 FG, 4-6 3PT, 3-5 FT), 6 TO, 37 mins
Blake: 16-2-3-0-0 (5-7 FG, 4-6 3PT, 2-2 FT), 1 TO, 21 mins
Gasol: 12-15-3-0-2 (4-7 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-6 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Brown: 10-3-0-0-0 (3-4 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-7 FT), 1 TO, 10 mins
Bynum: 6-6-0-1-2 (2-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-6 FT), 2 TO, 29 mins
HEAT 99
James: 34-8-5-3-0 (14-28 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), 1 TO, 36 mins
Wade: 20-3-6-3-1 (7-16 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-4 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Bosh: 20-10-1-0-3-2 (5-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 10-10 FT), 2 TO, 37 mins
Miller: 7-4-3-0-0 (2-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 0 TO, 23 mins
Chalmers: 5-2-4-4-0 (2-4 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 27 mins
Odom and Artest fell back down to earth, but the bench came through with some inspiring play from Blake and Brown in the backcourt. The three kings played about as well as you could expect and they still lost. This doesn't bode well for the team with the Lakers now leading the series 3-1.
GAME 5
HEAT 101
Bosh: 25-13-0-0-1 (7-16 FG, 1-2 3PT, 10-14 FT), 1 TO, 35 mins
James: 24-11-7-3-3 (8-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 7-7 FT), 0 TO, 38 mins
Wade: 17-3-5-5-1 (6-13 FG, 1-3 3PT, 4-4 FT), 4 TO, 36 mins
Ilgauskas: 7-2-0-0-2-0 (2-7 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-4 FT), 0 TO, 15 mins
Miller: 6-3-3-1-0-0 (2-3 FG, 2-3 3PT, 0-2 FT), 0 TO, 23 mins
LAKERS 83
Bryant: 18-4-5-0-0 (7-18 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-2 FT), 8 TO, 36 mins
Artest: 17-2-0-3-0 (6-10 FG, 3-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
Fisher: 11-0-0-0-0 (4-9 FG, 3-5 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 25 mins
Bynum: 10-7-3-1-2 (4-10 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-2 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins, 4 fouls
Gasol: 7-9-0-0-2 (3-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 0 TO, 18 mins, 4 fouls
Odom: 7-9-3-0-2 (3-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 1 TO, 29 mins, 4 fouls
Barnes: 5-10-2-0-0 (2-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 1 TO, 23 mins, 5 fouls
The Heat staved off elimination with big double-doubles from Bosh and LeBron. Kobe was a turnover machine once again, thanks in part to Wade's defense (5 steals). Gasol was in foul trouble all game thanks to Bosh/LeBron, and even Matt Barnes got some extended run due to all the fouls. Miami put the game away with a 51-35 second half, but still trail the series 3-2.
GAME 6
HEAT 91
James: 28-10-5-2-1 (9-19 FG, 1-6 3PT, 9-10 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Wade: 23-5-8-4-4 (5-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 13-13 FT), 3 TO, 36 mins
Bosh: 17-15-0-1-0 (6-11 FG, 0-0 FT, 5-6 FT), 2 TO, 32 mins
Miller: 7-5-1-0-0 (2-4 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), 0 TO, 24 mins
Haslem: 4-5-0-0-0 (2-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 24 mins
LAKERS 71
Fisher: 14-1-0-1-0 (3-6 FG, 1-3 3PT, 7-9 FT), 4 TO, 25 mins
Gasol: 12-7-2-0-1 (4-11 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-5 FT), 3 TO, 33 mins
Artest: 10-4-2-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT), 1 TO, 30 mins
Odom: 9-10-0-0-1 (4-11 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 28 mins
Bryant: 7-1-2-1-0 (3-12 FG, 0-2 3PT, 101 FT), 6 TO, 28 mins, 5 fouls
Miami is simply killing it from the line, and Wade's defense on Kobe has been truly marvelous this series (posting a 4x5 tonight), and Kobe pretty much had the worst playoff game of his entire life, shooting poorly, and totaling more turnovers and fouls (11) than points, rebounds, and assists (10). The Heat just became the first team in Finals history to come back from a 3-1 deficit and send the series to game 7.
GAME 7
LAKERS 121
Bryant: 45-2-3-2-0 (16-24 FG, 0-1 3PT, 13-19 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Gasol: 22-6-0-0-3 (9-14 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-4 FT), 1 TO, 34 mins, 5 fouls
Bynum: 13-11-0-0-0 (5-14 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-4 FT), 3 TO, 30 mins
Odom: 11-12-7-0-2 (4-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT), 0 TO, 28 mins
Blake: 8-0-6-0-0 (1-6 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-6 FT),
Barnes: 6-3-0-0-0 (2-3 FG, 2-2 3PT, 0-0 FT), 0 TO, 25 mins
Fisher: 5-1-0-1-0 (2-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT), 3 TO, 27 mins
Artest: 3-1-1-0-0 (1-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 5 TO, 31 mins
HEAT 116
James: 33-5-7-3-2 (12-19 FG, 2-5 3PT, 7-8 FT), 5 TO, 36 mins, 4 fouls
Wade: 30-2-9-2-2 (13-26 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-3 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins, 4 fouls
Bosh: 21-9-0-0-2 (9-14 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FG), 2 TO, 33 mins, 5 fouls
Ilgauskas: 9-5-0-0-0 (4-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-3 FT), 2 TO, 23 mins
Arroyo: 7-1-3-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 1 TO, 14 mins
Chalmers: 5-2-5-3-0 (2-8 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-1 FT), 0 TO, 27 mins
Haslem: 4-4-0-0-0 (1-1 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-3 FT), 1 TO, 11 mins, 6 fouls
Anthony: 3-4-0-0-1 (1-1 FG, 0- 3PT, 1-2 FT), 0 TO, 20 mins, 6 fouls
This game fittingly went into overtime, and Kobe rebounded from his disastrous game 6 to post one of the greatest Game 7 Finals performances of all-time. LeBron and Wade on the other side dispensed their own brand of pain, both going off for 30+ points. In the end, Kobe prevailed by simply toying with Udonis Haslem, and forcing deep reserves Juwan Howard, James Jones, and Eddie House onto the court, where they proceeded to kill the Heat's chances (Miami was -11 w/ Jones on the court, and -14 with Howard/House out there (the three combined for 2 points on 0-5 FG in 41 minutes).
If real life goes anything like this, you can bet MBA fans will be pleased worldwide. For those wondering how the Heat and Lakers even got to the Finals...
FIRST ROUND
Heat defeat Sixers in 5 games. Sixers won game 1 but didn't stand a chance the rest of the series.
Lakers defeat Rockets in 7 games. Kobe had 37 in game 7 while Gasol had 19/16.
SECOND ROUND
Heat sweep the Hawks in dominant fashion. Wade dropped 52 points in game 2 on 20-24 FG, 5-6 3PT, 7-9 FT. Game 4 saw Josh Smith and Mike Bibby foul out in a short period of time (23 and 21 mins respectively)
Lakers defeat Thunder in 7 games. Kobe again had 37 in game 7, while Kevin Durant finished with 41 in this epic duel.
CONFERENCE FINALS
Heat defeat Magic in 7 games. Miami finally gets a tough matchup, as Dwight Howard is one of the few players that can expose Miami offensively while also defending them without getting into foul trouble. Rashard Lewis shot 1-12 in game 7 and the Heat escaped with a 1 point win (I can actually see this happening).
Lakers defeat Blazers in 5 games. Lakers finally play an easy series, highlighted by a 51 point win in game 2 (120-69). Roy had 5 fouls in 5 minutes. 2K could really stand to fix their sim engine.
In retrospect, I wish I'd tightened rotations a bit to reflect the playoffs (Big three and Kobe all likely averaging 40 mpg), as these were done with regular season rotation projections. At the least it would have created slightly gaudier numbers for the stars, and perhaps even affected the series outcome. That said, I am thoroughly content with the results. The best two teams in each conference made the Finals and battled to the death. It also exposed a major element teams are going to have to deal with to combat the Heat - foul trouble. The Lakers have the frontcourt depth needed to withstand Miami's paint onslaught, but most teams will not.
I simulated an NBA playoffs based on my ratings and predictably got a Heat/Lakers NBA Finals.
Here's the box from each game.
GAME 1
LAKERS 104
Odom: 19-12-3-0-1 (8-11 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), 1 TO, 27 mins
Artest: 19-3-1-2-0 (7-10 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-3 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
Bryant: 18-4-10-2-0 (5-18 FG, 3-7 3PT, 5-7 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Bynum: 11-10-2-0-0 (5-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 5 TO, 28 mins
Gasol: 7-7-0-0-1 (3-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 21 mins, 4 fouls
HEAT 99
Wade: 27-0-4-1-3 (10-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-8 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Miller: 17-3-1-0-1 (4-6 FG, 1-1 3PT, 8-9 FT), 1 TO, 22 mins
James: 15-4-8-3-4 (5-16 FG, 1-6 3PT, 4-6 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins
Bosh: 13-9-0-0-0 (4-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT), 0 TO, 36 mins
Chalmers: 9-1-6-4-0 (4-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 27 mins
Gasol got into foul trouble, and Kobe struggled with his shot, but he set up his teammates and the Lakers were unexpectedly pushed by Artest/Odom to victory. Miami had a solid showing from Wade, but LeBron and Bosh shot the ball poorly against the Lakers' defense. LA won the 3rd quarter 41-23.
GAME 2
HEAT 102
Wade: 27-2-4-1-2 (7-15 FG. 1-3 3PT, 12-14 FT), 1 TO, 32 mins, 5 fouls
James: 25-4-9-2-1 (8-13 FG, 3-4 3PT, 6-6 FT), 4 TO, 38 mins
Bosh: 16-10-0-0-1 (8-19 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT), 4 TO, 37 mins
Ilgauskas: 7-9-0-0-2 (3-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 19 mins
Chalmers: 5-0-7-4-0 (2-5 FG, 0-2 PT, 1-1 FT), 4 TO, 27 mins
LAKERS 78
Odom: 24-5-2-2-1 (6-9 FG, 3-3 3PT, 9-10 FT), 2 TO, 30 mins, 5 fouls
Bynum: 15-8-2-0-0 (4-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 7-7 FT), 1 TO, 20 mins, 4 fouls
Gasol: 11-11-3-0-2 (4-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT), 2 TO, 38 mins, 4 fouls
Bryant: 11-1-4-2-0 (4-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-5 FT), 6 TO, 31 mins, 5 fouls
Artest: 5-1-1-4-2 (2-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
The three kings were clicking on all cylinders, and LA was throughly embarrassed, losing the second quarter 28-9 after already losing the first quarter 31-21. Kobe shot the ball poorly again, but this time was a turnover machine instead of an effective distributor. Odom played very well again, this time filling in for foul plagued Bynum.
GAME 3
LAKERS 118
Bryant: 31-5-8-1-1 (12-24 FG, 2-10 3PT, 5-9 FT), 1 TO, 36 mins
Gasol: 28-12-4-1-2 (10-13 FG, 0-0 3PT, 8-9 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Odom: 15-14-6-1-0 (6-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 0 TO, 29 mins
Artest: 13-2-1-5-0 (3-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 6-6 FT), 3 TO, 31 mins
Bynum: 4-2-1-0-1 (2-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 19 mins, 5 fouls
HEAT 82
Wade: 27-4-3-1-0 (10-21 FG, 1-4 3PT, 6-7 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Bosh: 23-4-1-0-0 (9-15 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins
James: 8-7-5-1-0 (3-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 3 TO, 28 mins
Miller: 8-4-0-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-3 FT), 3 TO, 25 mins
Ilgauskas: 6-9-0-0-2 (3-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 17 mins
It was LA's turn to drop the beat on Miami, as Kobe and Gasol finally got their due. Lamar Odom is having a series for the ages, as he continues to effectively fill in for Gasol/Bynum whenever they get into foul trouble trying to stop Miami's drive game. LA lead this 38-17 after the 1st, and 62-32 at the half, ultimately winning by 36. LeBron James is clearly having great difficulty with Ron Artest and will need to pick it up if Miami is going to comeback from a 2-1 deficit.
GAME 4
LAKERS 103
Bryant: 33-5-0-1-0 (13-19 FG, 4-6 3PT, 3-5 FT), 6 TO, 37 mins
Blake: 16-2-3-0-0 (5-7 FG, 4-6 3PT, 2-2 FT), 1 TO, 21 mins
Gasol: 12-15-3-0-2 (4-7 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-6 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Brown: 10-3-0-0-0 (3-4 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-7 FT), 1 TO, 10 mins
Bynum: 6-6-0-1-2 (2-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-6 FT), 2 TO, 29 mins
HEAT 99
James: 34-8-5-3-0 (14-28 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), 1 TO, 36 mins
Wade: 20-3-6-3-1 (7-16 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-4 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Bosh: 20-10-1-0-3-2 (5-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 10-10 FT), 2 TO, 37 mins
Miller: 7-4-3-0-0 (2-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 0 TO, 23 mins
Chalmers: 5-2-4-4-0 (2-4 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 27 mins
Odom and Artest fell back down to earth, but the bench came through with some inspiring play from Blake and Brown in the backcourt. The three kings played about as well as you could expect and they still lost. This doesn't bode well for the team with the Lakers now leading the series 3-1.
GAME 5
HEAT 101
Bosh: 25-13-0-0-1 (7-16 FG, 1-2 3PT, 10-14 FT), 1 TO, 35 mins
James: 24-11-7-3-3 (8-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 7-7 FT), 0 TO, 38 mins
Wade: 17-3-5-5-1 (6-13 FG, 1-3 3PT, 4-4 FT), 4 TO, 36 mins
Ilgauskas: 7-2-0-0-2-0 (2-7 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-4 FT), 0 TO, 15 mins
Miller: 6-3-3-1-0-0 (2-3 FG, 2-3 3PT, 0-2 FT), 0 TO, 23 mins
LAKERS 83
Bryant: 18-4-5-0-0 (7-18 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-2 FT), 8 TO, 36 mins
Artest: 17-2-0-3-0 (6-10 FG, 3-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins
Fisher: 11-0-0-0-0 (4-9 FG, 3-5 3PT, 0-0 FT), 2 TO, 25 mins
Bynum: 10-7-3-1-2 (4-10 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-2 FT), 2 TO, 31 mins, 4 fouls
Gasol: 7-9-0-0-2 (3-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 0 TO, 18 mins, 4 fouls
Odom: 7-9-3-0-2 (3-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 1 TO, 29 mins, 4 fouls
Barnes: 5-10-2-0-0 (2-6 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 1 TO, 23 mins, 5 fouls
The Heat staved off elimination with big double-doubles from Bosh and LeBron. Kobe was a turnover machine once again, thanks in part to Wade's defense (5 steals). Gasol was in foul trouble all game thanks to Bosh/LeBron, and even Matt Barnes got some extended run due to all the fouls. Miami put the game away with a 51-35 second half, but still trail the series 3-2.
GAME 6
HEAT 91
James: 28-10-5-2-1 (9-19 FG, 1-6 3PT, 9-10 FT), 3 TO, 37 mins
Wade: 23-5-8-4-4 (5-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 13-13 FT), 3 TO, 36 mins
Bosh: 17-15-0-1-0 (6-11 FG, 0-0 FT, 5-6 FT), 2 TO, 32 mins
Miller: 7-5-1-0-0 (2-4 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), 0 TO, 24 mins
Haslem: 4-5-0-0-0 (2-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT), 1 TO, 24 mins
LAKERS 71
Fisher: 14-1-0-1-0 (3-6 FG, 1-3 3PT, 7-9 FT), 4 TO, 25 mins
Gasol: 12-7-2-0-1 (4-11 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-5 FT), 3 TO, 33 mins
Artest: 10-4-2-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT), 1 TO, 30 mins
Odom: 9-10-0-0-1 (4-11 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), 2 TO, 28 mins
Bryant: 7-1-2-1-0 (3-12 FG, 0-2 3PT, 101 FT), 6 TO, 28 mins, 5 fouls
Miami is simply killing it from the line, and Wade's defense on Kobe has been truly marvelous this series (posting a 4x5 tonight), and Kobe pretty much had the worst playoff game of his entire life, shooting poorly, and totaling more turnovers and fouls (11) than points, rebounds, and assists (10). The Heat just became the first team in Finals history to come back from a 3-1 deficit and send the series to game 7.
GAME 7
LAKERS 121
Bryant: 45-2-3-2-0 (16-24 FG, 0-1 3PT, 13-19 FT), 1 TO, 37 mins
Gasol: 22-6-0-0-3 (9-14 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-4 FT), 1 TO, 34 mins, 5 fouls
Bynum: 13-11-0-0-0 (5-14 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-4 FT), 3 TO, 30 mins
Odom: 11-12-7-0-2 (4-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT), 0 TO, 28 mins
Blake: 8-0-6-0-0 (1-6 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-6 FT),
Barnes: 6-3-0-0-0 (2-3 FG, 2-2 3PT, 0-0 FT), 0 TO, 25 mins
Fisher: 5-1-0-1-0 (2-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT), 3 TO, 27 mins
Artest: 3-1-1-0-0 (1-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT), 5 TO, 31 mins
HEAT 116
James: 33-5-7-3-2 (12-19 FG, 2-5 3PT, 7-8 FT), 5 TO, 36 mins, 4 fouls
Wade: 30-2-9-2-2 (13-26 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-3 FT), 2 TO, 36 mins, 4 fouls
Bosh: 21-9-0-0-2 (9-14 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FG), 2 TO, 33 mins, 5 fouls
Ilgauskas: 9-5-0-0-0 (4-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-3 FT), 2 TO, 23 mins
Arroyo: 7-1-3-0-0 (3-5 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT), 1 TO, 14 mins
Chalmers: 5-2-5-3-0 (2-8 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-1 FT), 0 TO, 27 mins
Haslem: 4-4-0-0-0 (1-1 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-3 FT), 1 TO, 11 mins, 6 fouls
Anthony: 3-4-0-0-1 (1-1 FG, 0- 3PT, 1-2 FT), 0 TO, 20 mins, 6 fouls
This game fittingly went into overtime, and Kobe rebounded from his disastrous game 6 to post one of the greatest Game 7 Finals performances of all-time. LeBron and Wade on the other side dispensed their own brand of pain, both going off for 30+ points. In the end, Kobe prevailed by simply toying with Udonis Haslem, and forcing deep reserves Juwan Howard, James Jones, and Eddie House onto the court, where they proceeded to kill the Heat's chances (Miami was -11 w/ Jones on the court, and -14 with Howard/House out there (the three combined for 2 points on 0-5 FG in 41 minutes).
If real life goes anything like this, you can bet MBA fans will be pleased worldwide. For those wondering how the Heat and Lakers even got to the Finals...
FIRST ROUND
Heat defeat Sixers in 5 games. Sixers won game 1 but didn't stand a chance the rest of the series.
Lakers defeat Rockets in 7 games. Kobe had 37 in game 7 while Gasol had 19/16.
SECOND ROUND
Heat sweep the Hawks in dominant fashion. Wade dropped 52 points in game 2 on 20-24 FG, 5-6 3PT, 7-9 FT. Game 4 saw Josh Smith and Mike Bibby foul out in a short period of time (23 and 21 mins respectively)
Lakers defeat Thunder in 7 games. Kobe again had 37 in game 7, while Kevin Durant finished with 41 in this epic duel.
CONFERENCE FINALS
Heat defeat Magic in 7 games. Miami finally gets a tough matchup, as Dwight Howard is one of the few players that can expose Miami offensively while also defending them without getting into foul trouble. Rashard Lewis shot 1-12 in game 7 and the Heat escaped with a 1 point win (I can actually see this happening).
Lakers defeat Blazers in 5 games. Lakers finally play an easy series, highlighted by a 51 point win in game 2 (120-69). Roy had 5 fouls in 5 minutes. 2K could really stand to fix their sim engine.
In retrospect, I wish I'd tightened rotations a bit to reflect the playoffs (Big three and Kobe all likely averaging 40 mpg), as these were done with regular season rotation projections. At the least it would have created slightly gaudier numbers for the stars, and perhaps even affected the series outcome. That said, I am thoroughly content with the results. The best two teams in each conference made the Finals and battled to the death. It also exposed a major element teams are going to have to deal with to combat the Heat - foul trouble. The Lakers have the frontcourt depth needed to withstand Miami's paint onslaught, but most teams will not.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Rashidi's NBA 2K11 featuring Synergy Sports Technology
Rashidi's NBA 2K11 featuring Synergy Sports Technology (XBox 360)
The Real 2K Insider (aka Rashidi) officially has access to Synergy Sports Technology and will be implementing their data into my NBA 2K11 (for NBA 2K10) roster!
WHAT IS SYNERGY?
mySynergySports.com offers the same online video scouting tools used by the coaches, scouts and general managers at your favorite NBA teams. Synergy Sports provides the pros with one-of-a-kind statistics on types of plays run, player moves and player tendencies—this information is not available anywhere else!
With mySynergySports.com fans can quickly and easily jump to any point of an NBA regular season or playoff game and start playing the action from there! If you miss a game or just want to relive the highlights, log on and watch as much or little of the game as you like.
Hard-core fans can also review individual games, players or teams using pro-level stats displays and then zero in on relevant video to gain deep understanding of strengths, weaknesses and overall tendencies. mySynergySports.com provides types of plays run, player tendencies, efficiency ratings, head-to-head player comparisons and more!
NOTICE TO ALL USERS
It has come to my attention that the most downloaded file on XBox360 2K Share (The Official 2K11 Roster, by user I3aSkEtCaSe) used my final 2010 update for his "2K11" roster and is claiming it to be official. I would appreciate it if all of my readers would rate his file "1 star", as not only is the file just a plagiarized, outdated version of mine with poorly rated 2K Share rookies added in, but it is obviously nowhere close to being "Official". It just isn't ethically right.
Although, it does amuse me that the most downloaded file on 2K Share is just an outdated version of my own roster. Do the community a favor and spread the word - my roster is infinitely more updated than this plagiarized piece of crap.
(How many downloads would I have if I claimed my roster was "Official"?)
GAMEPLAY VIDEOS - NEW!
http://community.2ksports.com/community/user/index.cfm?u=6302&a=m
UPDATE HISTORY
9/7/10: Synergized the Pistons. All players on teams are now synergized & fully edited!
9/5/10: Synergized the Rockets.
9/4/10: Synergized the Thunder.
9/3/10: Synergized the Pacers. Added Luther Head to the Kings.
9/2/10: Synergized the Wizards. Added Delonte West to the Celtics, Patrick Ewing Jr to the Knicks, and Rodney Carney to the Warriors.
9/1/10: Synergized the Cavaliers.
8/27/10: Synergized the Nuggets.
8/26/10: Added Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, and Anfernee Hardaway to 90s East. Added Gary Payton, John Stockton, Shawn Kamp, and Charles Barkley to 90s West. Removed Dan Majerle from 90s West. Added Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley to 80s East. Added John Stockton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 80s West. Added Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 70s East. Added Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 70s West.
8/24/10: Synergized the Wolves.
8/23/10: Synergized the Spurs. Added Kwame Brown to the Bobcats and Mustafa Shakur to the Hornets.
8/22/10: Synergized the Sixers.
8/21/10: Synergized the Raptors.
8/20/10: Synergized the Grizzlies.
8/19/10: Synergized the Nets, Bucks, and Warriors. Added Earl Boykins to the Bucks.
8/18/10: Synergized the Bobcats.
8/17/10: Synergized the Clippers.
8/16/10: Synergized the Jazz.
8/15/10: Synergized the Bulls and Hornets. Released Brian Butch from the Nuggets.
8/14/10: Synergized the Mavericks.
8/13/10: Synergized the Celtics. Released Dwayne Jones from the Raptors.
8/12/10: Synergized the Heat and Hawks.
8/11/10: Synergized the Blazers. Moved Darren Collison and James Posey to the Pacers. Moved Troy Murphy to the Nets. Moved Courtney Lee to the Rockets. Moved Julian Wright to the Raptors. Moved Trevor Ariza and Marco Belinelli to the Hornets.
8/10/10: Synergized the Phoenix Suns. Added Tracy McGrady to the Pistons.
8/9/10: Added Keith Bogans to Bulls, Anthony Tolliver to Wolves, Sean May to Nets. Implemented Synergy Sports data to the Kings, Knicks, Lakers, and Magic.
8/5/10: Updated ratings/tendencies for Magic and Kings.
8/4/10: Updated all player ages/contracts for players on an NBA team.
FILE DETAILS
- The best ratings for the last seven years running, calculated w/ Advanced Statistics from multiple sources! They don't call me the Real 2K Insider for nothing!
- The most updated player tendencies you'll find, ANYWHERE! Synergy Sports Technology (the service that NBA Live/Elite forces you to pay for!) has helped me turn this roster into the most realistic on-court product in 2K Sports history!
- Updated coach profiles mean teams play like their real life counterparts!
- Updated rosters for the 2011 season with NO MISSING PLAYERS!
- The most accurate salary and contract information you'll ever find! (as per shamsports.com)
- Updated player ages and jersey numbers for all players on NBA rosters!
TEAM RATINGS
*Rating determined by OFF/DEF average, not OVR rating due to unexplainable inconsistencies.
**Bold denotes "Synergized"
EASTERN CONFERENCE
92.0 Heat (91 OFF, 93 DEF, 92 OVR)
90.0 Celtics (90 OFF, 90 DEF, 86 OVR)
88.0 Magic (85 OFF, 91 DEF, 84 OVR)
86.5 Hawks (86 OFF, 87 DEF, 84 OVR)
84.0 Bulls (80 OFF, 88 DEF, 87 OVR)
83.5 Knicks (83 OFF, 84 DEF, 82 OVR)
83.0 Bucks (82 OFF, 84 DEF, 86 OVR)
83.0 Sixers (84 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
83.0 Pacers (82 OFF, 84 DEF, 81 OVR)
81.5 Wizards (82 OFF, 81 DEF, 79 OVR)
80.5 Pistons (79 OFF, 82 DEF, 78 OVR)
79.5 Bobcats (73 OFF, 86 DEF, 83 OVR)
79.0 Nets (79 OFF, 79 DEF, 83 OVR)
74.5 Cavaliers (70 OFF, 79 DEF, 77 OVR)
74.5 Raptors (77 OFF, 72 DEF, 73 OVR)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
90.0 Lakers (87 OFF, 93 DEF, 89 OVR)
88.5 Nuggets (92 OFF, 85 DEF, 84 OVR)
87.0 Thunder (82 OFF, 92 DEF, 86 OVR)
86.5 Jazz (84 OFF, 89 DEF, 85 OVR)
86.0 Spurs (87 OFF, 85 DEF, 85 OVR)
84.5 Blazers (83 OFF, 86 DEF, 85 OVR)
84.5 Mavericks (81 OFF, 88 DEF, 84 OVR)
84.5 Rockets (86 OFF, 83 DEF, 81 OVR)
84.0 Hornets (86 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
82.5 Grizzlies (83 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
81.5 Clippers (84 OFF, 79 DEF, 81 OVR)
81.0 Warriors (80 OFF, 82 DEF, 84 OVR)
80.0 Kings (79 OFF, 81 DEF, 81 OVR)
80.0 Suns (83 OFF, 77 DEF, 78 OVR)
78.0 Wolves (77 OFF, 79 DEF, 79 OVR)
THOUGHTS ON SYNERGIZED TEAMS
MIAMI HEAT
People keep asking why they are rated so high. They have two of the NBA's top 5 players. Teams with two players on the All-NBA First Team are really, really good. For reference, see Jordan/Pippen and Shaq/Kobe. Toss in that they have a third all-star in Chris Bosh, I mean, how aren't they supposed to be rated higher than LA? It's not like Kobe is playing with a second player who is just as good as he is AND Pau Gasol.
BOSTON CELTICS
Two simple questions:
Who would you rather have?
A. Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal or Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace?
B. Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal or Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff?
Given the relative ease in which these questions can be answered, it's clear that the Celtics' off-season has completely flown under the radar. They made major improvements to their weakest position. When Rondo/Allen/Pierce/KG/Shaq take the court the Celtics will boast a lineup of five future Hall of Famers (yes I know it's a bit early on Rondo, but he's probable so long as he keeps up his level of play). This is a bigger deal than the 2004 Lakers since these guys all fit the system (Gary Payton never did), and have years of chemistry from the Big Four (while Lakers were at the pinnacle of Shaq/Kobe feud).
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Yeah, they're the champs. They also haven't done as much as other teams. Replacing Jordan Farmar, Josh Powell, and DJ Mbenga with Steve Blake, Matt Barnes, and Theo Ratliff doesn't exactly constitute a successful off-season. Barnes is a nice pickup given the low cost, but he isn't doing much more than taking the scrap minutes that were given to Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic.
DENVER NUGGETS
It's a shame the Nuggets are about to break up the team and trade Carmelo Anthony, because Al Harrington would have brought the team the front-court depth it desperately needed last season. Then again, Denver's problem over the last few years is that while they are incredibly talented, they have great difficulty staying healthy or unsuspended. Their window hasn't shut entirely, but it will be once Melo officially demands a trade.
ORLANDO MAGIC
If you want to talk about disappointing offseasons, the only significant move the Magic made was swapping out Barnes for Q-Rich, which is ultimately a sideways move. Given that they struggled mightily against a Boston team that reloaded, not to mention the unification of the super friends, it's difficult to envision a trip to the NBA Finals.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The best young core in the league is quickly coming into it's own... OKC has an excellent defensive squad, but who will step up to be the legit second scorer Durant needs to push this team over the top?
UTAH JAZZ
Al Jefferson could be a better fit than Boozer, as his shotblocking will play better next to Paul Millsap, and the team may have improved defensively... but they are incredibly thin on the bench and aren't exactly the most durable bunch around. If everyone stays healthy, this season will go very smoothly, but if not...
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
The Spurs had an interesting playoffs; they beat down on a 2nd seed Mavs team but were swept by a 3rd seed Suns team. Fortunately with Amare gone, the Suns aren't much of a threat anymore. What the Spurs did on their part to secure their place among the west's elite was get a lot younger this season - they've brought in #1 international prospect Tiago Splitter to (ideally) replace aging Antonio McDyess in the starting lineup, and also drafted James Anderson and signed Gary Neal to replace middling veterans Keith Bogans and Roger Mason.
ATLANTA HAWKS
While we're on the topic of sideways moves, signing Joe Johnson to the max really isn't insuring this team anything more than an annual fourth seed. There's still some upside potential with Al Horford, but this team has reached it's peak about two seasons too late.
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
There's a solid young core in Portland that is going to continue to get better. All they need to do this season is stay healthy (particularly Greg Oden, who is entering his contract year). There's some uncertainty at PG as Jerryd Bayless looks to overtake the aging Andre Miller (who is 34 and has a 2012 Team Option).
HOUSTON ROCKETS
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
As with past seasons, the health of Chris Paul will determine whether or not the Hornets make the playoffs in the tough western conference. They've balanced the roster by swapping backup PG Darren Collison for SF Trevor Ariza (effectively demoting massively declined Peja Stojakovic to the bench).
CHICAGO BULLS
With Carlos Boozer, the Bulls have finally found the post presence they've been searching for ever since they foolishly traded Elton Brand. However, the Bulls still need shooters to spread the floor if they want to fully capitalize on Boozer and Derrick Rose's talents. The Bulls will be improved, but won't be true contenders until that happens. They were willing to offer 3 years and 20 million to J.J. Redick (matched by Orlando), but weren't willing to offer Ben Gordon 5 years 50 million? That may come back to haunt them.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Bucks made great strides last season with Andrew Bogut finally showing why he was a #1 pick, Brandon Jennings proving all his doubters wrong, a resurgent John Salmons leading the playoff push, and a host of relative unknowns coming together to form the perfect team chemistry and a very tough defense. And now that they've signed two offensive minded non-defenders, I fear they've gone and ruined it. Milwaukee needed better talent to get to the next level, but Corey Maggette and Drew Gooden are going be coach Scott Skiles' biggest test ever.
DALLAS MAVERICKS
The Mavericks were widely thought to be a team capable of ousting the Lakers last season, but were quickly exposed in the playoffs by a 7th seed Spurs team. They are roughly the same team as last season (Tyson Chandler replacing Erick Dampier), although Chandler has been drawing rave reviews playing for Team USA and may have (finally) returned to his New Orleans form. The team could trade Caron Butler (expiring contract) during the season as he wasn't the world's greatest fit when acquired at the deadline.
NEW YORK KNICKS
They cleared a bunch of cap room to sign the second best player on the D'Antoni Suns that never went to the Finals. Clearly there is still work to be done in NY, but they should at least contend for a low level playoff spot this season.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies made no major moves this summer aside from giving Rudy Gay an unwarranted max contract (say hello to mediocrity and the lottery for the next 5 years). A fully healthy Grizzlies core wasn't good enough to make the playoffs last season, and Tony Allen isn't going to make the difference in that area. Expect a mid-season trade involving Zach Randolph (expiring contract) to a contending team once the Grizzlies realize it's best case scenario is the right to lose to LA in the first round.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Sixers were a terrible defensive team under coach Eddie Jordan, but that should change with Doug Collins taking over. Last time Collins coached, the Pistons drafted a guy named Grant Hill. Between draftee Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala, Collins certainly has similar players to play around with. They should make the playoffs this season, although there could be quite a few trades along the way.
INDIANA PACERS
The Pacers were a bit underrated last season due to injuries they suffered, but came on strong towards the end of the year. They should be a sleeper team this season with Darren Collison running the helm.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Wiz will be much improved with not only the addition of #1 pick John Wall, but also Gilbert Arenas' return from suspension. Wall should compliment Arenas extremely well, as Arenas' knee injuries and scoring mentality ultimately prevent him from being an effective lead PG going forward. Presuming the team stays drama free, they should contend for a playoff spot this season.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Blake Griffin will hopefully stay healthy this season, but aside from his return, the Clippers haven't done much this offseason. Their free agent acquisitions (Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes) are poor defenders, and that was the team's biggest weakness this past season. They're not making moves like a team that wants to make the playoffs in the deep western conference.
DETROIT PISTONS
SACRAMENTO KINGS
They certainly shored up their center position by drafting DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside, while also trading for Samuel Dalembert. What the Kings really need now is time to let their young core grow together. They don't have a single 30+ year old on the roster.
PHOENIX SUNS
They didn't re-sign Amare Stoudemire, essentially replacing him with Josh Childress and Hakim Warrick. These aren't bad moves for the future, as Childress is certainly the long-term replacement for 38 year old Grant Hill, but it's not likely to generate many wins this season barring vast improvement from another player on the roster (my money's on Robin Lopez, btw). They won't be good enough for a playoff spot, but they should still be better than most teams in the east.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
The Bobcats are coming off the first ever playoff appearance, but will be hard-pressed to repeat that performance. They have a decent shot if their team stays healthy (particularly Tyrus Thomas, who was acquired at the deadline and is expected to play a bigger role this season). Shaun Livingston ran the pick and roll very efficiently during his brief time in Washington, and this could finally be his breakout season playing for coach Larry Brown. If he goes down, however, the Bobcats will be in scatter-mode looking for a PG to save their season.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
By adding 2010 all-star David Lee, the Warriors instantly get a versatile offensive presence they haven't seen in the front-court since Chris Webber. But more importantly, the league's most injured team brought in one of the league's most durable players. The Warriors still won't play much defense, and aren't very talented beyond their top three, but they will still be a fun offensive team capable of putting up big numbers on a lot of nights. Synergy showed Stephen Curry was the 2nd best spot-up shooter in the league (behind Kyle Korver), while David Lee was 8th best finishing the pick and roll.
NEW JERSEY NETS
The Nets have come a long way since their 12 win season. They drafted Derrick Favors, replaced the old bench legs with younger legs. But perhaps most importantly, they will be starting Troy Murphy at PF instead of the incredibly inefficient Yi Jianlian. They may not make the playoffs, but they'll be significantly closer than they were last season.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Trading Al Jefferson for draft picks is probably the best move David Kahn has made so far. Jefferson was a high usage player with poor efficiency, and is still recovering from a torn ACL. Kevin Love is likely the better player going forward and the trade freed up a starting role for him. The team still has a funky structure, and not much talent beyond Love, but they are getting better.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Lost LeBron, lost Shaq, lost Big Z. Gained Joey Graham. Are you kidding me?
TORONTO RAPTORS
Take a 9th place east team, remove their best player, and what do you get? Not a 9th place east team, that much I assure you.
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The Real 2K Insider (aka Rashidi) officially has access to Synergy Sports Technology and will be implementing their data into my NBA 2K11 (for NBA 2K10) roster!
WHAT IS SYNERGY?
mySynergySports.com offers the same online video scouting tools used by the coaches, scouts and general managers at your favorite NBA teams. Synergy Sports provides the pros with one-of-a-kind statistics on types of plays run, player moves and player tendencies—this information is not available anywhere else!
With mySynergySports.com fans can quickly and easily jump to any point of an NBA regular season or playoff game and start playing the action from there! If you miss a game or just want to relive the highlights, log on and watch as much or little of the game as you like.
Hard-core fans can also review individual games, players or teams using pro-level stats displays and then zero in on relevant video to gain deep understanding of strengths, weaknesses and overall tendencies. mySynergySports.com provides types of plays run, player tendencies, efficiency ratings, head-to-head player comparisons and more!
NOTICE TO ALL USERS
It has come to my attention that the most downloaded file on XBox360 2K Share (The Official 2K11 Roster, by user I3aSkEtCaSe) used my final 2010 update for his "2K11" roster and is claiming it to be official. I would appreciate it if all of my readers would rate his file "1 star", as not only is the file just a plagiarized, outdated version of mine with poorly rated 2K Share rookies added in, but it is obviously nowhere close to being "Official". It just isn't ethically right.
Although, it does amuse me that the most downloaded file on 2K Share is just an outdated version of my own roster. Do the community a favor and spread the word - my roster is infinitely more updated than this plagiarized piece of crap.
(How many downloads would I have if I claimed my roster was "Official"?)
GAMEPLAY VIDEOS - NEW!
http://community.2ksports.com/community/user/index.cfm?u=6302&a=m
UPDATE HISTORY
9/7/10: Synergized the Pistons. All players on teams are now synergized & fully edited!
9/5/10: Synergized the Rockets.
9/4/10: Synergized the Thunder.
9/3/10: Synergized the Pacers. Added Luther Head to the Kings.
9/2/10: Synergized the Wizards. Added Delonte West to the Celtics, Patrick Ewing Jr to the Knicks, and Rodney Carney to the Warriors.
9/1/10: Synergized the Cavaliers.
8/27/10: Synergized the Nuggets.
8/26/10: Added Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, and Anfernee Hardaway to 90s East. Added Gary Payton, John Stockton, Shawn Kamp, and Charles Barkley to 90s West. Removed Dan Majerle from 90s West. Added Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley to 80s East. Added John Stockton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 80s West. Added Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 70s East. Added Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to 70s West.
8/24/10: Synergized the Wolves.
8/23/10: Synergized the Spurs. Added Kwame Brown to the Bobcats and Mustafa Shakur to the Hornets.
8/22/10: Synergized the Sixers.
8/21/10: Synergized the Raptors.
8/20/10: Synergized the Grizzlies.
8/19/10: Synergized the Nets, Bucks, and Warriors. Added Earl Boykins to the Bucks.
8/18/10: Synergized the Bobcats.
8/17/10: Synergized the Clippers.
8/16/10: Synergized the Jazz.
8/15/10: Synergized the Bulls and Hornets. Released Brian Butch from the Nuggets.
8/14/10: Synergized the Mavericks.
8/13/10: Synergized the Celtics. Released Dwayne Jones from the Raptors.
8/12/10: Synergized the Heat and Hawks.
8/11/10: Synergized the Blazers. Moved Darren Collison and James Posey to the Pacers. Moved Troy Murphy to the Nets. Moved Courtney Lee to the Rockets. Moved Julian Wright to the Raptors. Moved Trevor Ariza and Marco Belinelli to the Hornets.
8/10/10: Synergized the Phoenix Suns. Added Tracy McGrady to the Pistons.
8/9/10: Added Keith Bogans to Bulls, Anthony Tolliver to Wolves, Sean May to Nets. Implemented Synergy Sports data to the Kings, Knicks, Lakers, and Magic.
8/5/10: Updated ratings/tendencies for Magic and Kings.
8/4/10: Updated all player ages/contracts for players on an NBA team.
FILE DETAILS
- The best ratings for the last seven years running, calculated w/ Advanced Statistics from multiple sources! They don't call me the Real 2K Insider for nothing!
- The most updated player tendencies you'll find, ANYWHERE! Synergy Sports Technology (the service that NBA Live/Elite forces you to pay for!) has helped me turn this roster into the most realistic on-court product in 2K Sports history!
- Updated coach profiles mean teams play like their real life counterparts!
- Updated rosters for the 2011 season with NO MISSING PLAYERS!
- The most accurate salary and contract information you'll ever find! (as per shamsports.com)
- Updated player ages and jersey numbers for all players on NBA rosters!
TEAM RATINGS
*Rating determined by OFF/DEF average, not OVR rating due to unexplainable inconsistencies.
**Bold denotes "Synergized"
EASTERN CONFERENCE
92.0 Heat (91 OFF, 93 DEF, 92 OVR)
90.0 Celtics (90 OFF, 90 DEF, 86 OVR)
88.0 Magic (85 OFF, 91 DEF, 84 OVR)
86.5 Hawks (86 OFF, 87 DEF, 84 OVR)
84.0 Bulls (80 OFF, 88 DEF, 87 OVR)
83.5 Knicks (83 OFF, 84 DEF, 82 OVR)
83.0 Bucks (82 OFF, 84 DEF, 86 OVR)
83.0 Sixers (84 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
83.0 Pacers (82 OFF, 84 DEF, 81 OVR)
81.5 Wizards (82 OFF, 81 DEF, 79 OVR)
80.5 Pistons (79 OFF, 82 DEF, 78 OVR)
79.5 Bobcats (73 OFF, 86 DEF, 83 OVR)
79.0 Nets (79 OFF, 79 DEF, 83 OVR)
74.5 Cavaliers (70 OFF, 79 DEF, 77 OVR)
74.5 Raptors (77 OFF, 72 DEF, 73 OVR)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
90.0 Lakers (87 OFF, 93 DEF, 89 OVR)
88.5 Nuggets (92 OFF, 85 DEF, 84 OVR)
87.0 Thunder (82 OFF, 92 DEF, 86 OVR)
86.5 Jazz (84 OFF, 89 DEF, 85 OVR)
86.0 Spurs (87 OFF, 85 DEF, 85 OVR)
84.5 Blazers (83 OFF, 86 DEF, 85 OVR)
84.5 Mavericks (81 OFF, 88 DEF, 84 OVR)
84.5 Rockets (86 OFF, 83 DEF, 81 OVR)
84.0 Hornets (86 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
82.5 Grizzlies (83 OFF, 82 DEF, 83 OVR)
81.5 Clippers (84 OFF, 79 DEF, 81 OVR)
81.0 Warriors (80 OFF, 82 DEF, 84 OVR)
80.0 Kings (79 OFF, 81 DEF, 81 OVR)
80.0 Suns (83 OFF, 77 DEF, 78 OVR)
78.0 Wolves (77 OFF, 79 DEF, 79 OVR)
THOUGHTS ON SYNERGIZED TEAMS
MIAMI HEAT
People keep asking why they are rated so high. They have two of the NBA's top 5 players. Teams with two players on the All-NBA First Team are really, really good. For reference, see Jordan/Pippen and Shaq/Kobe. Toss in that they have a third all-star in Chris Bosh, I mean, how aren't they supposed to be rated higher than LA? It's not like Kobe is playing with a second player who is just as good as he is AND Pau Gasol.
BOSTON CELTICS
Two simple questions:
Who would you rather have?
A. Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal or Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace?
B. Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal or Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff?
Given the relative ease in which these questions can be answered, it's clear that the Celtics' off-season has completely flown under the radar. They made major improvements to their weakest position. When Rondo/Allen/Pierce/KG/Shaq take the court the Celtics will boast a lineup of five future Hall of Famers (yes I know it's a bit early on Rondo, but he's probable so long as he keeps up his level of play). This is a bigger deal than the 2004 Lakers since these guys all fit the system (Gary Payton never did), and have years of chemistry from the Big Four (while Lakers were at the pinnacle of Shaq/Kobe feud).
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Yeah, they're the champs. They also haven't done as much as other teams. Replacing Jordan Farmar, Josh Powell, and DJ Mbenga with Steve Blake, Matt Barnes, and Theo Ratliff doesn't exactly constitute a successful off-season. Barnes is a nice pickup given the low cost, but he isn't doing much more than taking the scrap minutes that were given to Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic.
DENVER NUGGETS
It's a shame the Nuggets are about to break up the team and trade Carmelo Anthony, because Al Harrington would have brought the team the front-court depth it desperately needed last season. Then again, Denver's problem over the last few years is that while they are incredibly talented, they have great difficulty staying healthy or unsuspended. Their window hasn't shut entirely, but it will be once Melo officially demands a trade.
ORLANDO MAGIC
If you want to talk about disappointing offseasons, the only significant move the Magic made was swapping out Barnes for Q-Rich, which is ultimately a sideways move. Given that they struggled mightily against a Boston team that reloaded, not to mention the unification of the super friends, it's difficult to envision a trip to the NBA Finals.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The best young core in the league is quickly coming into it's own... OKC has an excellent defensive squad, but who will step up to be the legit second scorer Durant needs to push this team over the top?
UTAH JAZZ
Al Jefferson could be a better fit than Boozer, as his shotblocking will play better next to Paul Millsap, and the team may have improved defensively... but they are incredibly thin on the bench and aren't exactly the most durable bunch around. If everyone stays healthy, this season will go very smoothly, but if not...
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
The Spurs had an interesting playoffs; they beat down on a 2nd seed Mavs team but were swept by a 3rd seed Suns team. Fortunately with Amare gone, the Suns aren't much of a threat anymore. What the Spurs did on their part to secure their place among the west's elite was get a lot younger this season - they've brought in #1 international prospect Tiago Splitter to (ideally) replace aging Antonio McDyess in the starting lineup, and also drafted James Anderson and signed Gary Neal to replace middling veterans Keith Bogans and Roger Mason.
ATLANTA HAWKS
While we're on the topic of sideways moves, signing Joe Johnson to the max really isn't insuring this team anything more than an annual fourth seed. There's still some upside potential with Al Horford, but this team has reached it's peak about two seasons too late.
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
There's a solid young core in Portland that is going to continue to get better. All they need to do this season is stay healthy (particularly Greg Oden, who is entering his contract year). There's some uncertainty at PG as Jerryd Bayless looks to overtake the aging Andre Miller (who is 34 and has a 2012 Team Option).
HOUSTON ROCKETS
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
As with past seasons, the health of Chris Paul will determine whether or not the Hornets make the playoffs in the tough western conference. They've balanced the roster by swapping backup PG Darren Collison for SF Trevor Ariza (effectively demoting massively declined Peja Stojakovic to the bench).
CHICAGO BULLS
With Carlos Boozer, the Bulls have finally found the post presence they've been searching for ever since they foolishly traded Elton Brand. However, the Bulls still need shooters to spread the floor if they want to fully capitalize on Boozer and Derrick Rose's talents. The Bulls will be improved, but won't be true contenders until that happens. They were willing to offer 3 years and 20 million to J.J. Redick (matched by Orlando), but weren't willing to offer Ben Gordon 5 years 50 million? That may come back to haunt them.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Bucks made great strides last season with Andrew Bogut finally showing why he was a #1 pick, Brandon Jennings proving all his doubters wrong, a resurgent John Salmons leading the playoff push, and a host of relative unknowns coming together to form the perfect team chemistry and a very tough defense. And now that they've signed two offensive minded non-defenders, I fear they've gone and ruined it. Milwaukee needed better talent to get to the next level, but Corey Maggette and Drew Gooden are going be coach Scott Skiles' biggest test ever.
DALLAS MAVERICKS
The Mavericks were widely thought to be a team capable of ousting the Lakers last season, but were quickly exposed in the playoffs by a 7th seed Spurs team. They are roughly the same team as last season (Tyson Chandler replacing Erick Dampier), although Chandler has been drawing rave reviews playing for Team USA and may have (finally) returned to his New Orleans form. The team could trade Caron Butler (expiring contract) during the season as he wasn't the world's greatest fit when acquired at the deadline.
NEW YORK KNICKS
They cleared a bunch of cap room to sign the second best player on the D'Antoni Suns that never went to the Finals. Clearly there is still work to be done in NY, but they should at least contend for a low level playoff spot this season.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies made no major moves this summer aside from giving Rudy Gay an unwarranted max contract (say hello to mediocrity and the lottery for the next 5 years). A fully healthy Grizzlies core wasn't good enough to make the playoffs last season, and Tony Allen isn't going to make the difference in that area. Expect a mid-season trade involving Zach Randolph (expiring contract) to a contending team once the Grizzlies realize it's best case scenario is the right to lose to LA in the first round.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Sixers were a terrible defensive team under coach Eddie Jordan, but that should change with Doug Collins taking over. Last time Collins coached, the Pistons drafted a guy named Grant Hill. Between draftee Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala, Collins certainly has similar players to play around with. They should make the playoffs this season, although there could be quite a few trades along the way.
INDIANA PACERS
The Pacers were a bit underrated last season due to injuries they suffered, but came on strong towards the end of the year. They should be a sleeper team this season with Darren Collison running the helm.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Wiz will be much improved with not only the addition of #1 pick John Wall, but also Gilbert Arenas' return from suspension. Wall should compliment Arenas extremely well, as Arenas' knee injuries and scoring mentality ultimately prevent him from being an effective lead PG going forward. Presuming the team stays drama free, they should contend for a playoff spot this season.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Blake Griffin will hopefully stay healthy this season, but aside from his return, the Clippers haven't done much this offseason. Their free agent acquisitions (Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes) are poor defenders, and that was the team's biggest weakness this past season. They're not making moves like a team that wants to make the playoffs in the deep western conference.
DETROIT PISTONS
SACRAMENTO KINGS
They certainly shored up their center position by drafting DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside, while also trading for Samuel Dalembert. What the Kings really need now is time to let their young core grow together. They don't have a single 30+ year old on the roster.
PHOENIX SUNS
They didn't re-sign Amare Stoudemire, essentially replacing him with Josh Childress and Hakim Warrick. These aren't bad moves for the future, as Childress is certainly the long-term replacement for 38 year old Grant Hill, but it's not likely to generate many wins this season barring vast improvement from another player on the roster (my money's on Robin Lopez, btw). They won't be good enough for a playoff spot, but they should still be better than most teams in the east.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
The Bobcats are coming off the first ever playoff appearance, but will be hard-pressed to repeat that performance. They have a decent shot if their team stays healthy (particularly Tyrus Thomas, who was acquired at the deadline and is expected to play a bigger role this season). Shaun Livingston ran the pick and roll very efficiently during his brief time in Washington, and this could finally be his breakout season playing for coach Larry Brown. If he goes down, however, the Bobcats will be in scatter-mode looking for a PG to save their season.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
By adding 2010 all-star David Lee, the Warriors instantly get a versatile offensive presence they haven't seen in the front-court since Chris Webber. But more importantly, the league's most injured team brought in one of the league's most durable players. The Warriors still won't play much defense, and aren't very talented beyond their top three, but they will still be a fun offensive team capable of putting up big numbers on a lot of nights. Synergy showed Stephen Curry was the 2nd best spot-up shooter in the league (behind Kyle Korver), while David Lee was 8th best finishing the pick and roll.
NEW JERSEY NETS
The Nets have come a long way since their 12 win season. They drafted Derrick Favors, replaced the old bench legs with younger legs. But perhaps most importantly, they will be starting Troy Murphy at PF instead of the incredibly inefficient Yi Jianlian. They may not make the playoffs, but they'll be significantly closer than they were last season.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Trading Al Jefferson for draft picks is probably the best move David Kahn has made so far. Jefferson was a high usage player with poor efficiency, and is still recovering from a torn ACL. Kevin Love is likely the better player going forward and the trade freed up a starting role for him. The team still has a funky structure, and not much talent beyond Love, but they are getting better.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Lost LeBron, lost Shaq, lost Big Z. Gained Joey Graham. Are you kidding me?
TORONTO RAPTORS
Take a 9th place east team, remove their best player, and what do you get? Not a 9th place east team, that much I assure you.
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