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NBA 2K22 is set to be released on September 10th, with a range of player ratings and other new features already having been announced. A number of players have aired their disappointment with respect to their particular ratings.
Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant claimed that he deserved a 99 overall because of his all-round strengths. A similar sentiment was shared by the likes of Cameron Payne and Miles Bridges, who had successful seasons but were given downgrades for NBA 2K22.
In this article, we look at five players who deserve a higher rating in NBA 2K22.
NBA 2K22: 5 Players who deserve a higher rating
While Kevin Durant is obviously not a part of the list considering that he is the joint-highest rated player in the game, quite a few players probably deserved a higher overall than what they were given. This includes the 2021 NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who was not given an upgrade despite his heroics last season.
#5 Luka Doncic – 94
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic has had a unique journey in the NBA 2K series thus far. While his non-uniform ratings might be due to the game’s tendency to introduce changes in parameters year-by-year, the result has been especially frustrating for Luka Doncic.
After a 21.2 ppg rookie season, Doncic was given an overall of 96 in NBA 2K20, which was followed by two even better seasons for Doncic. He averaged 28.8 points in his second season and finished with a stat-line of 27.7 points, 8.6 assists and 8 rebounds last season.
However, his NBA 2K overall has been 94 since two years now. Of course, the released ratings for NBA 2K22 are preliminary and Luka Doncic will be looking to see an upgrade as the season progresses.
#4 Bradley Beal – 89
The Washington Wizards had their struggles last season but Bradley Beal has proven himself to be one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA for two years now. Last season, he was leading the race for the NBA scoring title but lost out to Stephen Curry.
However, Beal produced his second straight season with 30+ ppg and also had 4.4 assists and 4.7 rebounds. His shooting efficiency was a handsome 53.2% and a downgrade from a 90 overall does not seem deserved for NBA 2K22.
#3 Jrue Holiday – 85
The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar was arguably the best defender on the roster last season and was given the responsibility of guarding the oppositions’ best players. Holiday was able to raise his game when his team needed him the most and came up clutch multiple times during the Playoffs.
He finished with an impressive overall statline of 17.7 points, 6.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds along with 1.6 steals with a shooting efficiency of 57%. Overall, Holiday deserves to be rated in the late 90s and can be forgiven for thinking that his performances warrant a 90+ overall as well.
#2 Zion Williamson – 89
The 20-year old Zion Williamson will be happy with his 89 overall. However, he had a rating of 90 in NBA 2K21 and had a comprehensively better sophomore year in the NBA. He has developed into one of the most fearsome players at the rim in the NBA and has shown widespread improvement in multiple categories.
Zion Williamson had 27 points, 3.7 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game last season whilst shooting at 62.25 overall. In such a scenario, Williamson deserved to at least hold on to his 90 overall, especially considering that the NBA 2K22 has given higher overalls to players who haven’t played as much.
#1 Nikola Jokic – 95
Nikola Jokic, according to the NBA 2K series, performed at the same level the past season as he did the year before. This is obviously not true, as Jokic produced his career-best season with respect to points, efficiency, usage rate, assists, rebounds and free throw percentage.
He led the Denver Nuggets all the way to the Western Conference Semifinals despite the injured Jamal Murray, and deserved to be given an upgrade from the 95 overall from NBA 2K21. Regardless, Jokic is another player who is expected to be given a better overall as the season progresses.
