We have had NBA 2K20 for a few months now and there are still some bits that confuse us. These are mostly relegated to the ratings some of the players received. Whether it is their overall score or the rating given to a specific aspect of their game, a lot of them don't make sense.
Of course, the same is true on the flip side. Plenty of players were given ratings that we love and believe are perfect. That's especially true since the live roster updates often keep the players performing the best in real-life near the top and vice versa. So here are the 5 ratings we love and the 5 that make no sense.
10 Makes No Sense: Derrick Rose (80)
A lot of people forget but Derrick Rose is the youngest MVP in NBA history. He was the only thing that stood in the way of LeBron James winning five of those awards in a row. Injuries derailed his career to the point where a few years, an 80 overall would seem too high.
But last season was different. D-Rose is coming off of his best season in years. He looked rejuvenated and was the heart of the Minnesota Timberwolves. While he wasn't back to his MVP form, Rose played much better. His strong season should have earned him a rating a bit higher than an 80.
9 We Love: Jrue Holiday's Defense (94)
Jrue Holiday has long been one of the league's most underrated players. Though he made the All-Star team when he was with the Philadelphia 76ers, he has enjoyed his best years recently as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. And his game goes far beyond his offensive skills.
Those who pay attention know that Holiday is one of the NBA's best two-way players. That means he excels on offense and defense. It's fitting that his perimeter defensive rating is 94, which puts him near the top of the league. He's only behind the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in that category.
8 Makes No Sense: Paul Millsap's Three-Pointer (88)
Since arriving in the league, Paul Millsap has been one of the most consistent players you'll find anywhere. He's kind of a jack of all trades. Millsap can do a little bit of everything, from playing in the low post grabbing rebounds to passing to shooting and most other things.
That being said, Paul Millsap isn't the sharpest of three-point shooters. His current NBA 2K20 rating from downtown is an 88. That puts him above Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, and a bunch of other great shooters. Millsap has a solid three-point shot but this rating is inexplicably high.
7 We Love: Montrezl Harrell (85)
One thing that we love to see is a hard-working player get rewarded for the effort that they put forth. And one of the hardest working men in the NBA is Montrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Given the role of the team's seventh man, Harrell shined brighter than most last season.
This year, Harrell is continuing to improve. He is nearly averaging a double-double despite playing less than 30 minutes per game. His NBA 2K20 rating reflects that, as his 85 score places him in the top 10 when it comes to power forwards.
6 Makes No Sense: Everyone With A 90 Three-Point Overall
This might seem like an odd entry but hear us out. Right now, there are four players in the league with a 90 overall rating for their three-point shot. To get it out of the way, the players ranked above them are Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Trae Young, and JJ Redick.
But coming up right behind those sharpshooters are some questionable choices. The 90 overalls belong to Meyers Leonard, Marcus Morris Sr., Rodney Hood, and OG Anunoby. They're all dynamic shooters in their own right but top ten in a league including Joe Harris and Kyle Korver among others? We think not.
5 We Love: Stephen Curry's Three-Point Shot (99)
When Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were first showing off their skills early in their career, their old coach Mark Jackson made a bold claim. He called them the best shooting backcourt in league history. People scoffed but several years later, that claim is something everyone agrees on.
Stephen Curry has not only become the best shooter in the league, but he's also widely considered to be the greatest shooter of all-time. Giving Curry the ultimate score of 99 when it comes to his shooting ability is perfect. If there's ever someone deserving of that rating, it's Steph.
4 Makes No Sense: Spencer Dinwiddie And Caris LeVert (82 & 78)
We grouped these two guys together because they're teammates who suffer from disappointing ratings in NBA 2K20. Last season, the Brooklyn Nets shocked a lot of fans. They were a vastly improved team that found a way to make it to the No. 6 seed in the east.
Two major reasons were Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert. Dinwiddie is one of the best backup guards in the NBA. The journeyman has blossomed into a stud who could start on most teams. LeVert starred for Brooklyn before an injury cost him a chunk of his season. But when he played, he was an electric player. They both deserved better from 2K.
3 We Love: Luka Doncic (96)
When NBA 2K20 was released, Luka Doncic had an 87 overall. That was fitting because the reigning Rookie of the Year was incredible, especially for his age. But this season, Doncic has taken his game to the next level and is in the early conversation for the MVP Award.
Doncic became just the third player in history to average a triple-double for a month while scoring 30 points per game. That is some exclusive company. If Doncic is going to play at a top-level, he deserves to be ranked with the best in the world. The updated live rosters give him the rating he's earned.
2 Makes No Sense: Zion Williamson's Dunk (97)
This is not a knock on the dunking ability of rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Anyone who watched him wow audiences while at Duke would understand. The issue here is that Williamson's dunk rating of 97 just so happens to be the highest of any active NBA player.
Williamson can certainly get up for explosive and athletic dunks. But the highest spot should probably go to someone with a long history of jams or Dunk Contest victories. Think along the lines of Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine, or Donovan Mitchell.
1 We Love: Kawhi Leonard (97)
For the past few years, LeBron James has been the undisputed king of the 2K franchise. He was consistently the highest-rated player. It made sense because nobody has dethroned James as the best player in the world for a decade or so. But that might have changed last year.
James' season was marred by injuries, though he's still one of the best Lakers of the last decade. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard shined and led the Toronto Raptors to their first championship, defeating the unstoppable Golden State Warriors in the process. With Leonard winning his second Finals MVP, he arguably solidified his spot as the top player in the league. And his 97 overall puts him where he belongs.