NBA Live 15 Player Ratings: Blake Griffin and the Top Dunkers and More
The ratings for NBA Live 15 have been coming hot and heavy since last week. The latest ratings reveal tells us who the premier high-flyers will be in this year's game.
It should come as a surprise to no one that Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin is the top dunker. We've obviously seen Griffin's aerial exploits since his rookie season (2010-11), but Griffin is also a prolific slammer.
Per CBSSports.com, Griffin—who is also the highest-rated power forward in NBA Live 15—threw down 176 dunks during the 2013-14 season. That was the fourth-most in the league. While there were three other players with more slams, if you combine volume with style, Griffin is the game's best dunker.
Here's a look at the complete top five.
- Blake Griffin, 98, Los Angeles Clippers
- DeAndre Jordan, 97, Los Angeles Clippers
- Dwight Howard, 96, Houston Rockets
- LeBron James, 95, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Gerald Green, 93, Phoenix Suns
Just behind Griffin is his teammate, and the man who led the league in slams last season, DeAndre Jordan. Along with leading the league in rebounds, field-goal percentage and finishing fourth in blocks, Jordan continues to prove himself to be one of the most athletic 7-footers the game has ever seen.
We'll never forget the slam Jordan put on then-Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight. That was during the 2012-13 season, but Jordan had quite a few impressive flushes last year as well.
He deserves to be in the No. 2 spot and perhaps more respect in the overall ratings. He isn't even among the top-five rated centers despite his outstanding campaign last year.
In any case, with Griffin and Jordan garnering the top two dunk ratings, there's no doubt Lob City is in full effect in NBA Live 15.
Rounding out the top five are two players who are also the top-rated guys at their positions: Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard and the game's best player, Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James.
The Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green is the only player in the top five who wouldn't be considered a superstar. But there's no disputing his amazing dunking ability. Green is a premier high-flyer whose windmills slams are a thing of beauty.
Other Ratings Reveals
Top Three-Point Shooters
- Kyle Korver, Atlanta Hawks, 95
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, 94
- Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors, 92
- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, 91
- Jose Calderon, New York Knicks, 91
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Top Centers
- Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets, 90
- Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls, 90
- DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings, 90
- Al Jefferson, Charlotte Hornets, 89
- Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies, 88
Top Power Forwards
- Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers, 91
- Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, 90
- LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers, 89
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans, 89
- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, 87
Top Small Forwards
- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, 95
- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, 94
- Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks, 92
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs, 89
- Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors, 87
* Indiana Pacers Forward Paul George is rated 90 overall but does not appear in this list due to injury.
Top Shooting Guards
- James Harden, Houston Rockets, 90
- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, 89
- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, 86
- Lance Stephenson, Charlotte Hornets, 85
- DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors, 85
Top Point Guards
- Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, 94
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, 92
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder, 91
- John Wall, Washington Wizards, 90
- Three-way tie: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls; Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs; NBA Live 15 cover athlete Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, 89
Stay tuned for more reaction as the ratings for NBA Live 15 continue to roll out leading up to release on Oct. 28 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
All ratings per EASports.com
