NBA 2K13 Ratings: Austin Rivers - 67, Amare Stoudemire - 84, Chris Paul - 94

[DamnYanks2]

I have no bias against Duke players, Yea I hate Duke, but I still appreciate the talent that come's out of there. i would have taken Kyrie Irving over any of my beloved Kentucky players in last years draft. I knew he was gonna be great at the next level.

I just don't see Rivers do anything extraordinary, like people have said; a volume shooter, with good quickness, and can finish around the basket. He's definitely not a pg, he's a true sg, and he's really not too great at that. I think he will progress, but I don't think he will ever be great.

Kidd-Gilchrist is a monster, I watched both, and this kid is just oozing potential. I'm ready to watch him at the next level, he'll have some growing pains, especially if he doen't improve his shot release, but from the very start, I think you will see him dominate defensively, and his rebounding prowess, along with is excellent athleticism. There are just too many players like Rivers, and he has alot of work to do, and is nowhere near MKG's level.

DukeC: Why do they need a SG, when they have Gordon? Just Curious..

[Bajney]

Quote: Originally Posted by Norris_Cole

My point is that what scouts value means nothing. They are wrong a lot of times as well

Of course, scouting is an inexact science. But MKG was drafted 2nd overall and is a prototype at his position, which is why he is rated way higher, as a rookie in 2K, than Rivers. Who is a SG playing out of position because of lack of size, rebounding, defense, strength...etc.

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Norris_Cole

That part is pretty ignorant, do I need to remind you other guys that scouts and gm's used to value? How about Thabeet? Wes Johnson? Mkg is going to be a decent player but too raw offensively , he is a 3rd or even 4th offensive option at best on a decent team. I think he will struggle pretty bad in the bobcats as he clearly needs to have an elite team and teammates around to be productive and get his offense going

I'm not saying he's gonna come out an put up Durant and Lebron numbers right out of the gate. Your right, he is raw offensively. Barnes has a better jump shot right now then MKG. But his impact will be felt right away, he does so many things well. He is a great attacker, and will find ways to score, he is creative, even lacking a reliable jumpshot, he will get points.

[FLAWDAxBALLA954]

Random, but do you know how much id give to hear mark jackson say HAND DOWN MAN DOWN

[FLAWDAxBALLA954]

Quote: Originally Posted by SouthBeach

I don't want Wade to be overrated. Even a 94, in my opinion, is being generous given his injuries all season. 92-93 seems about right for him. Bosh should be at least an 88. Bron should be around a 98, give or take a point. CP3 definitely deserves that 94 to me also.

I agree I was just saying that to myself bron 98 bosh 88 however i believe wade should be a 95 for what he brings all around. Dynamic offense and one of the best defenders/shotblockers at his position as well....And yes until KD steps his defense up and builds some muscle wade is better to him. Imho

[Angel_G]

Quote: Originally Posted by Colts18

If he was I wouldn't trip. He hasn't touched an NBA court. I don't see the issue.

this dude donesn't know anything about basketball, so Andrew Luck shouldbe a 65?

[DukeC]

Quote: Originally Posted by DamnYanks2

I have no bias against Duke players, Yea I hate Duke, but I still appreciate the talent that come's out of there. i would have taken Kyrie Irving over any of my beloved Kentucky players in last years draft. I knew he was gonna be great at the next level. I just don't see Rivers do anything extraordinary, like people have said; a volume shooter, with good quickness, and can finish around the basket. He's definitely not a pg, he's a true sg, and he's really not too great at that. I think he will progress, but I don't think he will ever be great. Kidd-Gilchrist is a monster, I watched both, and this kid is just oozing potential. I'm ready to watch him at the next level, he'll have some growing pains, especially if he doen't improve his shot release, but from the very start, I think you will see him dominate defensively, and his rebounding prowess, along with is excellent athleticism. There are just too many players like Rivers, and he has alot of work to do, and is nowhere near MKG's level. DukeC: Why do they need a SG, when they have Gordon? Just Curious..

Ben Gordon is about 6'0-6'1. He's no where near his listed height of 6'3. They were being extra generous there. And, unlike Gordon, Austin Rivers is more likely to improve.

I like Ben Gordon though. I just think Austin has more upside since he's a solid 6'4, 6'5 with shoes on.

[The ArkanSaw]

Any Knicks fan who watched the season Amare just had knows an 84 is being
VERY Generous.