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NBA 2K13 Video - Roster Update Details (1-17-13) LeBron James 99 Overall Rating

10:29 AM - January 17, 2013 by Steve_OS

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Below are the list of updates.

Heat: LeBron James +1 (99)
Thunder: Kevin Durant +1 (95)
Bucks: Brandon Jennings +1 (82)
Celtics: Jared Sullinger +3 (72)
Grizzlies: Tony Allen +2 (76)
Hornets: Robin Lopez +4 (69)
Lakers: Earl Clark +3 (67)
Nuggets: Kosta Koufos +7 (64)
Pacers: Paul George +2 (83)
Pacers: George Hill +1 (75)
Raptors: Ed Davis +3 (71)

Bobcats: Tyrus Thomas -1 (70)
Bucks: Monta Ellis -2 (83)
Lakers: Steve Nash -2 (85)
Nets: Gerald Wallace -4 (77)
Pacers: Gerald Green -6 (70)

Lakers: Pau Gasol - Activated (81)
Lakers: Dwight Howard - Activated (92)
Knicks: Iman Shumpert - Activated (80)
Celtics: Chris Wilcox - Activated (65)
Jazz: Marvin Williams - Activated (66)
Magic: Glen Davis - Activated (73)
Nuggets: Wilson Chandler - Activated (80)

Spurs: Manu Ginobili - Deactivated (78)

Nets: Damion James - Added (70)

UPDATE: More details can be found at The Real 2K Insider.

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# 41 Cungy @ 01/17/13 06:45 PM

Just in case anybody cares, Devin Ebanks was nerfed as well. From a 65 to a 64. Alright. That is all. Bye Bye.

# 42 mango_prom @ 01/17/13 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChillVillain


	Don't want to derail the convo cuz we talkin about roster updates, but presentation is half the battle. 2k is great in the sense that it brings both hardcore fans and people like me who like basketball, but doesn't know every team's playbook.

No offense, wasn't meant as a knock on casual players or something. Just abou the fact that realism hasn't been a focus after 2k11. Smart business I guess.

About rating Lebron/Durant and so on...If you look at midrange percentages, there's almost no difference between Kobe, Lebron and Durant this year. They should be rated equal in this regard.
In fact, I'd go as far to say that Durant might even be a bit overrated in terms of midrange shooting, he is elite for volume scorers but not better than the other top players.
And looking at his game, a lot of his efficiency comes from his great 3pt shooting, so defenders have to play him too tight to prevent a drive.
He's not even shooting that much from midrange this year.

The best midrange players this year who create shots for themselves are Irving, Paul and Nash. They should have at least the same rating as Melo/Kobe/Durant, their efficiency is that good.
I think the whole league is much closer together in terms of ability than 2ks ratings. If you look at Hoopdata shot locations, you'll find that there's almost no difference between the superstars and 2nd to 3rd tier guards in terms of their midrange efficiency.
What I'm saying is that guys like Lillard, Mayo and even Kemba Walker are just as efficient as top superstars from this area. I think 2k could reflect that in future updates.
And before somebody says things about "you can't give them the same rating as Durant"...yes you can, and you should if the stats support that.

2k should look at the whole package, I mean a small unathletic PG like Nash won't dominate as an iso scorer even with mid at 99. So by looking at actual stats 2k won't break the game but maybe get away from making a difference between the few megastars and the rest of the league, which is in fact much more skilled than 2k gives them credit for.
Kemba is great from midrange this year, as good as anybody. Would a high rating make him unrealistic? Not if he gets the other ratings correct, too. He's shooting like 30% from close and 32% from 3pt, so he won't dominate. But in this particular area, he's just as efficient as any other main option in the league.

# 43 zniv @ 01/17/13 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cungy


	Just in case anybody cares, Devin Ebanks was nerfed as well. From a 65 to a 64. Alright. That is all. Bye Bye.

Good catch, I absolutely do care. Here's his changes, and LaMarcus Aldridge's (it didn't affect his overall) that I found for anyone else that cares:

Devin Ebanks:
Inside: 73 (-6)
Med: 71 (-8)
3PT: 53 (+21)
FT: 72 (+2)
Steal: 58 (-6)
Hands: 61 (-7)
OBD: 72 (-6)
Def Aware: 60 (-5)

LaMarcus Aldridge:
Med: 88 (-4)

# 44 Angel_G @ 01/17/13 07:10 PM

I thought "nerfed" meant over-rating players not decreasing their overall?

# 45 mango_prom @ 01/17/13 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Angel_G


	I thought "nerfed" meant over-rating players not decreasing their overall?

I thought it means making something completely useless. But english isn't my first language, so

# 46 cavsfan2 @ 01/17/13 07:26 PM

Tristan Thompson on the cavs deserves a boost. Last 10 games or so he is averaging 14 ppg and 12 rpg. Up from his usual statlibe of around 9 and 9

# 47 Cungy @ 01/17/13 07:42 PM

Does anyone else think that Metta World Peace should have his Defensive Rebound rating increased? Even though I'm a Laker fan, I am trying to be totally unbiased on this. He recorded a career high in rebounds this season and he is playing the 4 a lot more now. It just seems like a 38 in defensive rebounding isn't doing him justice. What do you guys think?

# 48 Cungy @ 01/17/13 07:48 PM

Even though Metta is good at defense, that is the only thing that prevents me from throwing Metta on the floor. I also think that his on ball defense and steal rating should be increased, but in this aspect I would be being biased.

# 49 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 01/17/13 11:04 PM

Dang why dont they update Myteam Ratings?

# 50 Freak123 @ 01/17/13 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by InthePaint


	Is LeBron playing "better" than last year?

Not trying to start anything but yes, he is playing better in almost every facet of the game. FG%, 3P%, and rebounds are all up while maintaining being a great defender, good in the post, and one of the best passers in the game. 99 OVR doesn't mean a player is perfect, it just means he's darn near it and in this case it's very true.

# 51 JwP23 @ 01/17/13 11:39 PM

Whoever considers 2K's ratings seriously should seek some help.

# 52 JrueTheFuture @ 01/18/13 12:59 AM

Still no "closer" sig for Joe Johnson? He's been Brooklyn's go to man down the stretch!

# 53 Brooklynnets24 @ 01/18/13 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Kafe


	Best player on the Nets this year has been Lopez and thats not even saying much. This isnt even his best statistical year only in fg and 1 more block a game.

Lopez is playing his best basketball he's ever played throughout his career.

# 54 mango_prom @ 01/18/13 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DutchMastah7


	Lol @ the people saying "Gerald Wallace stinks" and he's "the 4th or 5th best player on his team".

Wallace is shooting 33% from 3pt and 20% from midange with his only strength offensively being scoring in the paint at 60%. More than half of his points in the zone are assisted, he's completely useless creating offense for himself this year.
So offensively, he's basically as efficient as a solid 2nd to 3rd tier big man, which is not exactly what you like from a 6'7 SF earning 10 millions per year.

So what are you talking about?

# 55 cjdakid21 @ 01/18/13 10:00 AM

Are the all star jerseys part of the update?

# 56 LoSoisNiCEx414 @ 01/18/13 10:58 AM

Larry Sanders should have his Rebounding slightly higher & defensive anchor sig skill

# 57 jeebs9 @ 01/18/13 01:35 PM

Rashidi's is hitting some nails on the head is his post.... People need to wake about overall ratings lol.

I'm kind of surprised LeBron didn't get a boost in 3 point rating. Isn't he shooting a career high this season?

# 58 sniapeko @ 01/18/13 01:53 PM

Do All-Star rosters usually get an update to match the current year's selections?

# 59 jeebs9 @ 01/18/13 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sniapeko


	Do All-Star rosters usually get an update to match the current year's selections?

Yes they do... As soon as the rosters are set.

# 60 yungsta404 @ 01/18/13 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Kafe


	Actually it's not , it's his 2nd season in the League . Only thing is up this season is his fg% by 2 , blocks by 1. In his 2nd year he averaged 18.8 ppg on basically 50% from the field . 8.6 rebounds per game , 2.3 assist , 1.7 blocks per and 81% from the FT line . Not to mention he took two less fg attempts in his 2nd year than this year and still can't average more points .

you cant just look at the boxscore and say that he isnt playing some of the best basketball in his career. I watch alot of nets games.

Boxscores dont tell you that he has improved his defense significantly this season and went from a complete liability on defense to a pretty solid/average defender. One of the big reasons why the nets are a playoff caliber team this season.

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