NBA 2k11: Top 5 Rookies and Their Projected Ratings
One of the most anticipated games for this year has to be NBA 2k11. ย The cover of the game just makes you want to get it right away, but too bad we have to wait till October 5th. ย Everyone wants to play as the greatest of all-time, Michael Jordan, but many people want play as the Miami Heat, Classic Teams, and play the improved My-Player Mode.
But me, on the other hand, want to play with the Rookies.
Crazy, right?!?
I will give you my projection of the top 5 overall draft pick's ratings in the following slides. ย I will also have an "end-of-the-season" rating in which I will predict the updated ratings for the end of the season.
5. Demarcus Cousins
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With Sactown getting the possibly the biggest steal in the draft, although top-five shouldn't technically be a steal, Cousins should be able to contribute immediately. ย Luckily, concerns about Cousins's attitude doesn't have an affect on video games. ย Cousins could play center or power forward, which center seems like the easiest for an opportunity to start at, with him having to battle against Landry and Thompson for a power forward spot. ย He could improve his jumpshot, but it's solid compared to other power forwards out of the draft. ย His post moves and activity in the paint should give you a double-double with him in 2k11 even if he doesn't start. ย Lets just hope that down the road in the season Tyreke Evans can feed him the ball that will allow him to get some good shot attempts.
Projected Rating: 74
E.O.S.(End of Season) Rating: 78
2k Comparable: Elton Brand
(Notable Ratings: Offensive Post-85, Def Rebounding-89, Hands-84)
4. Wesley Johnson
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The team that was begging on landing Evan Turner didn't get what they truly wanted but Wesley Johnson was too bad either. ย Johnson is pretty raw considering he is 22 and came out as a junior. ย I feel that his athleticism will play a major factor in the NBA, as well as his size. ย I think that Johnson will be a role-player at best in his career. ย His rating in 2k11 will be deducted a lot because he struggles dribbling which will have an effect for him getting to the rim. ย His hamstring injury seems to be fine, but we will see if it comes back to haunt him in the season.ย
Projected Rating: 65
E.O.S. Rating: 67ย
2k Comparable: Shawn Marion
(Notable Rating: Dunking-79, Off Rebounding-86, Ball-Security-57)
3. Derrick Favors
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Everyone expected for the Nets to land Wall as a recruiting chip to get Lebron but we see how thatย turned out. ย I'm not going to say that Favors is a bad pick, some "experts" at ESPN claimed that he should've been picked 2nd overall, because of his amazing potential. ย The problem is just that he is raw right now, and probably won't make a big impact next year on the Nets, but I do expect him to be a good presence in the paint and be a solid player. ย Playing alongside a true center, Brook Lopez, should get him open looks and easy points. ย His athleticism will help him out a lot on defense, so 2k should make him an above average shot blocker.
Projected Rating: 69
E.O.Y. Rating: 70
2k Comparable: Amare Stoudemire w/o strength
(Notable Ratings: Blocking-82, Dunking-88, Vertical-93)
2. Evan Turner
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Evan Turner was arguably the best college basketball player last season, but the spotlight was still more towards Wall. ย With Turner playing similar to Iggy in reality and fantasy, someone is going to get a deduction on their 2k rating. ย Turner's jumpshot should be in the mid-80s with his ability to pull up for a jumper at any given time in college. ย The Turner-Holiday backcourt should be exciting to play with in 2k11, and will make the 76ers a fun team to play as in 2k11. ย Hopefully the summer league was just Turner being out of shape and will have no effect on his play in the NBA.
Projected Rating: 80
E.O.Y. Rating: 79
2k Comparable: Brandon Roy
(Notable Ratings: Mid Shot- 80, Ball Security-93, Layup-92)
1. John Wall
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With Washington winning the lottery, they become a favorite to play as in the beginning of the season. ย Although he has the whole turnover-prone thing going on and average jumpshot, he will still lead the Wizards and be a 1-man fastbreak. ย Look to throw alley-oop passes to this guy in 2k because Kentucky sure did last year. ย Wall may not be the best coming out of the draft in the beginning of the season, but he might be at the end of the season. ย John Wall will be a beast in 2k11 because of his speed to get to the basket and his underrated defense and passing abilities.
Projected Rating: 77
E.O.Y. Rating: 82
2k Comparable: Derrick Rose
(Notable Ratings: Speed-94, Passing-86, Dunking-90)
Other Notable E.O.Y. Player Ratings
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1. Greg Monroe, Rating-76
Big Man with amazing footwork and mid-range. ย It should be fun to play around with him in 2k11 because his ability to control the tempo, almost like a Lamar Odom type. ย His quickness and leaping abilities are average compared to the NBA's standards.
2. Xavier Henry, Rating-74
Great scorer with incredible range, he slashes to the rim with ease and can be a poor man's Kobe in 2k11. ย He doesn't have explosive speed or jumping ability and ballhandling isn't the greatest. (Take Note: I said "Poor Man's")
3. Paul George, Rating-71
He can dunk, shoot, and rebound; what more do you want out of a video game player? ย Well, he could use better dribbling skills to create, because most of his shots came off of spotting up and when he does dribble....man, he is sloppy.
4. Dominique Jones, Rating-69
Powerful guard who plays with swagger, and plays good defense; although he does lack size which plays a major factor in video games.(Just play as Earl Boykins, and you can relate.)
5. Larry Sanders, Rating-68
An explosive and athletic power forward, who almost reminds me of Hakeem Warrick. ย In 2k, expect him to grab plenty of rebounds and get many put-back dunks. ย His defense and strength could make you avoid playing as him but only time will tell.
