As a passionate Dallas Mavericks fan who has witnessed the team’s highs and lows, I find myself utterly baffled by the ratings assigned to Dereck Lively II and Klay Thompson in NBA 2K25.
In the gaming world, I’ve just had a look at the player ratings for NBA 2K25 and let me tell you, the Dallas Mavericks’ ratings are generally on point. Guys like Kyrie Irving (92 overall) and Luka Doncic (97 overall) might even deserve a bump in their ratings, but most of the other Mavs players seem spot-on. However, there were two Mavs players whose ratings, sadly, are completely off the mark.
2kratings.com states that Derek Lively II and Klay Thompson have identical overall ratings of 81 in the game. While some might contend that these ratings aren’t overly disparate from real-life abilities, I would like to present an opposing perspective.
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II’s underrated game
When debating the ratings assigned to a player, it’s crucial to examine closely their skills and abilities thoroughly. Lively had an impressive rookie season. However, some might contend that he was overlooked in real life too, as he was placed on the NBA All-Rookie Second-Team rather than the First-Team despite his performance.
In NBA 2K25, Lively’s character type is described as a “paint beast,” and that seems fitting. However, it appears there might be some issue or disagreement about this description.
Lively’s defense improved throughout the 2023-24 season. He established himself as a quality rim-protector. Sure, he still has more room for improvement, but his overall 64 defending rating seems far too low.
The agility and prowess displayed by Lively on the court was rated a mere 70 overall, yet his dunking skills averaged an impressive 84 overall. It’s worth noting that among the Mavericks team, Lively stands out as one of the most athletic players. Some might argue that his athleticism should be graded higher than 70. In terms of dunking, Lively truly excelled and was a dominant scoring option last season. Many Mavericks fans would agree that he deserves an overall dunking score of at least 90.
If Lively’s dunking ability, defensive skills, and athleticism were slightly boosted, it might push his overall rating up to the mid-high 80’s instead of the current low 80’s.
Klay Thompson is almost under an 80 overall?
It’s undeniable that Thompson’s level of stardom isn’t what it used to be, but surprisingly, he managed to have a satisfactory 2023-24 season, given his decline in performance.
In simpler terms, although Thompson’s three-point shot was rated at 89 overall last season, he was still able to convert over 37% of his shots in the 2023-24 season, even though it wasn’t one of his best seasons. With a change to the Mavericks team, there is potential for him to boost his three-point shot rating.
Thompson’s defensive, rebounding, and playmaking skills are rated 70 or less. His athleticism stands at an overall rating of 78. While these ratings might seem somewhat low, they aren’t entirely surprising given the context.
Indeed, NBA 2K25 acknowledges the merit of assigning Thompson an 80 overall rating for his perimeter defense. Lately, Thompson’s defensive skills have faced scrutiny due to past injuries affecting his speed. Yet, despite these setbacks, Thompson remains a dependable defender on the perimeter, and this quality has been recognized by NBA 2K25.
The primary concern here all boils down to offense. As mentioned, Thompson’s three-point shooting could probably be higher. But his overall offensive consistency is only at 65. That seems like an unfair rating for a player who has shot 41.3 percent from deep for his career.
As a gamer, I’ve noticed that Thompson might not always land the perfect shots, but his overall Shot IQ of 70 should arguably be higher given his skill set. Furthermore, it’s reasonable to suggest that his 90 overall mid-range shot rating could use a boost as well.
In the end, Klay Thompson probably deserves to be around an 84-87 overall in NBA 2K25.
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2024-08-27 23:38