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NBA 2K9 Screenshots: Player Ratings

11:06 AM - September 21, 2008 by Steve_OS

We've just posted some screenshots that show off the ratings of all the players in NBA 2K9.

*Note: I am not allowed to show the jerseys of the Magic, Thunder or Kings, at this time.

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# 101 nogster @ 09/22/08 05:42 AM

as usual, there are some of u who are complaining and use ridiculous meaningless excuses to back up your claims..
i agree that the ratings of many many players are off, but to whinge because [example] lebrons perimeter D is b+ or something is silly.

steals probably has a big part in the perimeter D grade, something which lebron is very good at..

i really like the fact that 2k9 has graded categories now which would be based on the accumulation of attributes within that category. who cares is its a half mark or so off your opinion on what he should be graded..

i absolutley cant wait to get into these edits and re do the roster...i cant wait..
every year since 2k, its been a hobby of mine, and i really enjoy the time it takes to do it.
and the great thing is, 2k9 gives us the oppurtunity to share rosters, and the O.S has a great community of educated and passionate nba gamers that will improve these rosters for all of u who dont know or care to do them.
there will be a wealth of solid more accurate rosters to download within days of the games release.
so who cares about if the default ratings are off...
this year, its a non issue for everyone! not just those with transfer kits..

# 102 DC @ 09/22/08 08:59 AM

Why the hell isn't WIll Bynum in the game..........

# 103 tehova @ 09/22/08 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican


	Why the hell isn't WIll Bynum in the game..........

Same reason the beast Hamed Haddidi isnt in

# 104 eko718 @ 09/22/08 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JDK


	Some of these ratings puzzle me. I don't understand why Chris Bosh is rated lower than the likes of Elton Brand and Al Jefferson. Clearly 2K bases their player ratings on stats from the season before....

BINGO!!!! This is what many seem not to understand. The ratings are not solely based on prior year performance, but they are heavily based on those statistics. Superstars seem to be the only exception to this rule, whereas track record is also taken into account.

# 105 ryumeijin @ 09/22/08 12:15 PM

posey 84, kirilenko 80? even though ak47 struggled last year i would always pick him over posey... and rondo at 83 IMO is high.. champs do get a lot of love... lol..

# 106 GSW @ 09/22/08 12:15 PM

Damn,

OS has gone downhill.

# 107 stillatin @ 09/22/08 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmortalD24


	All of those players are clearly better than Iverson. Iverson was drafted the same year Kobe was drafted.. the same exact miles on both players(Kobe actually has more miles since he played more playoff games and had carried weaker teams).. Eric Snow has always been nothing more than a role player and has been past his prime for years.. while many suggested Iverson is not even remotely falling off his game and would produce as much with a defensive team... this was said by many nba commentators just last season... Kobe at 2003>>> now IMO, but he's still the best player in the league... Because his prime years(25-33) was with the Sixers...... What does Shaq have to do with anything?? Obviously Shaq was the best player in 2000.. but we're talking about today's lakers vs iversons 76ers/lebrons current cavs... Anybody who watched both series would admit that the Cavs were a better matchup against the Celtics zone defense and strong perimeter play.. The Lakers outside of Kobe have defensive liabilities at every single position.. and remember the Lakers were also missing their starting center who was also their second best defender. When did I bring up Shaq?

dude said kobe was carrying more weak teams than iverson.....what in the hell have you been smoking?

# 108 Stumbleweed @ 09/22/08 01:33 PM

Sweet, my dude J.R. Smith at 80 with an A for outside shooting and Kleiza bumped up to 76.

# 109 X*Cell @ 09/22/08 02:27 PM

Zo is an 82... Kurt Thomas is an 80...?

what the hell was this ratings guy smoking?

# 110 CelticBalla32 @ 09/22/08 03:15 PM

You guys think this is bad?

Ha. Go visit the 2k boards, then come back here to OS. It'll be a breath of fresh air.

# 111 ehh @ 09/22/08 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brolic


	You've been here much longer than I have, so you would know what this site use to be like, but yeah, I joined for the simple fact that a friend said that this is a great site for sports video game discussion, but all I've seen thus far since joining is bitchin about stupid ****, over analyzing, and people who try to make it seem like they aren't biased fanboys, but it couldn't be more obvious. Now I've only been here for a month so I'm waiting to see if things get better, but this is not what I thought this site would be.

All things pro basketball (the NBA forum or the 2K/Live forums) are always the worst on OS. Cept maybe the Madden forum around release time.

# 112 GSW @ 09/22/08 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ehh


	All things pro basketball (the NBA forum or the 2K/Live forums) are always the worst on OS. Cept maybe the Madden forum around release time.

I dont think it was ever THIS bad though dawg...

this is far beyond just a little complaining, and im seeing alot of "rookies" doing it.

# 113 ehh @ 09/22/08 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GSW


	I dont think it was ever THIS bad though dawg... this is far beyond just a little complaining, and im seeing alot of "rookies" doing it.

Can't argue w. that. Sooner or later OS may have to adopt a referral system to register.

# 114 ProfessaPackMan @ 09/22/08 04:18 PM

Damn, ya'll weren't lying where ya'll said around the time 2K comes out is when OS REALLY starts to get OC lol.

# 115 Gmoney2002 @ 09/22/08 04:30 PM

Awesome Steve. much respect for these screens. Some of these ratings though...

# 116 23 @ 09/22/08 04:39 PM

How about the discussion of the forums going up or down be done in the neighbohood thread instead of this thread.

I have my own thoughts but i wouldnt mind contributing them to a thread where i wont have to move it or lock it for going too far off topic.

Why do i have to feel that, that is necessary, it is for the forums to stay readable.

# 117 JDK @ 09/22/08 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eko718


	BINGO!!!! This is what many seem not to understand. The ratings are not solely based on prior year performance, but they are heavily based on those statistics. Superstars seem to be the only exception to this rule, whereas track record is also taken into account.

I wasn't claiming that Brand should be rated lower, I just think that Bosh, still having a better season than Brand should not have had his rating hastily decreased. They should first of all avoid overrating players, and then if they have a slightly sub-par year they won't decrease ratings unless a steady decline in stats, play time is seen over a few seasons. Also, Brand hasn't been in the league much longer than Bosh. Bosh, since becoming an allstar has consistently put up over 22 pts and about 10 boards per game; I think that is a good track record. Has anyone ever thought that the reason his boards decreased slightly was because he had more help from players like Jamario Moon and Nesterovic. That doesn't mean he is any worse a rebounder for example. I would also think that by now Chris would have enough respect by now to be called a superstar/franchise player.

# 118 X*Cell @ 09/22/08 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JDK


	I wasn't claiming that Brand should be rated lower, I just think that Bosh, still having a better season than Brand should not have had his rating hastily decreased. They should first of all avoid overrating players, and then if they have a slightly sub-par year they won't decrease ratings unless a steady decline in stats, play time is seen over a few seasons. Also, Brand hasn't been in the league much longer than Bosh. Bosh, since becoming an allstar has consistently put up over 22 pts and about 10 boards per game; I think that is a good track record. Has anyone ever thought that the reason his boards decreased slightly was because he had more help from players like Jamario Moon and Nesterovic. That doesn't mean he is any worse a rebounder for example. I would also think that by now Chris would have enough respect by now to be called a superstar/franchise player.

Using my own team as a means of comparison, if Manu Ginobili is a 91, Chris Bosh should be higher than a 90... similarly, if Tony Parker is an 88, Jose Calderon should be way worse than an 87. That rating is an utter joke.

# 119 JDK @ 09/22/08 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by X*Cell


	Using my own team as a means of comparison, if Manu Ginobili is a 91, Chris Bosh should be higher than a 90... similarly, if Tony Parker is an 88, Jose Calderon should be way worse than an 87. That rating is an utter joke.

I think that Tony Parker improved over last season and should be only slightly lower than Deron Williams (94) not 88, I agree with that point. I also think he is better than Ginobili. But I think Calderon deserves that rating, as a starter he averaged like 8 assists and 10 pts per game while having the lowest assist/turnover ratio in the NBA. He also greatly improved his shooting. Since players like Mo Williams and TJ Ford are rated 84, Calderon should be better.

# 120 X*Cell @ 09/22/08 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JDK


	I think that Tony Parker improved over last season and should be only slightly lower than Deron Williams (94) not 88, I agree with that point. I also think he is better than Ginobili. But I think Calderon deserves that rating, as a starter he averaged like 8 assists and 10 pts per game while having the lowest assist/turnover ratio in the NBA. He also greatly improved his shooting. Since players like Mo Williams and TJ Ford are rated 84, Calderon should be better.

yes, Calderon should be rated higher than them... that kind of logic is suitable... what isn't working out is the fact that TJ Ford is an 84 etc etc... I didn't go through all the screenshots, so these names with these high ratings keep surprising me when they pop up.

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