2K Sports has started to announce overall ratings of some players for their next installment of the NBA 2K series, “NBA 2K19.”
The game is set to be released in the United States on September 11. According to US Gamer though, if the special 20th Anniversary Edition is purchased (retail price of $99.99), the game can be played on September 7.
After seven players last week saw what their rating will be when the game comes out, six more found out as well in the past few days. Sporting News has also been keeping track of each player rating announced.
Here are the recent player ratings that have come out for the game, and what their player rating was when “NBA 2K18” was released. There are still plenty of notable players who have not had their rating announced such as Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, and Giannis Antetokoumpnmpo.
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans - 94
- Last year’s 2K rating: 94
Seen by some as the best big man in the league, the 25-year-old Davis was on the First Team All-NBA and All-Defensive teams last season as well as finishing third in MVP voting. He led the league in blocks per game for the third time in his six seasons.
DeMarcus Cousins, Golden State Warriors - 90
- Last year’s 2K rating: 92
”Boogie” Cousins may not be ready for the start of next season, but he makes the Warriors even more dominant when he becomes available after signing with them.
Turning 28 on August 13, he has made four straight All-Star teams while averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds over that time.
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers - 90
- Last year’s 2K rating: 89
The 28-year-old Lillard was named First Team All-NBA for the first time in his career last season. He averaged 26.9 points per game along with 6.6 assists in what was his sixth year in the league.
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder - 89
- Last year’s 2K rating: 91
The cover star of “NBA 2K17”, George surprised many by re-upping with the Thunder this offseason. The 28-year-old was named Third Team All-NBA last season, his first one spent playing for Oklahoma City.
Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets - 86
- Last year’s 2K rating: 86
Named to his second straight All-Star team this past season, Walker averaged at least 20 points and five assists for the third straight year in 2017-18.
The 28-year-old will be entering his eighth season in the league.
D’Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets - 83
- Last year’s 2K rating: 80
The second overall pick by the Lakers in 2015. Russell appeared in just 48 games last season which was his first with the Nets. The 22-year-old went on to average 15.5 points and 5.2 assists for Brooklyn.