NBA 2K22 predictions: Ratings of the Dallas Mavericks starting 5

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks were knocked out of the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs by the LA Clippers. This was despite the Mavericks being inspired by Luka Doncic and rushing to take a 2-0 series lead. But after some extremely dogged displays from the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Mavericks were knocked out of the first round for the second time in two years.

Regardless, a magical Luka Doncic season means that the Dallas Mavericks have a legitimate superstar in the upcoming NBA 2K22 game as well. Apart from being the chief cover star, Doncic is also one of the highest rated players with an overall rating of 94. However, a range of Dallas Mavericks starters have not seen their official ratings being released until now. In this article, we attempt to predict the NBA 2K22 ratings for the Dallas Mavericks’ starting lineup.


NBA 2K22: Predicting the overall ratings of the Dallas Mavericks’ starting lineup

Kristaps Porzingis was expected to be the most of a high-profile exit for the Dallas Mavericks. But with a move having failed to materialize, the Mavericks find themselves being linked to a plethora of players, with Porzingis being tipped to be tanasset that will be sent the other way. Regardless, as of now, the overall NBA 2K22 predictions for the Dallas Mavericks’ starting lineup look as such:

Center – Maxi Kleber (76)

Despite having an injury-affected season, Maxi Kleber has been given a comprehensive upgrade and will join NBA 2K22 as a 76-rated player. Kleber featured in 50 games last season and started 40 of them.

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game One
Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game One

He averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 rebounds whilst showing a stark improvement in his overall shooting. Kleber shot at 41% from the 3-point zone and had an overall efficiency of 58%, both career-highs. As a result, he has been given a rating of 76, with his 3-point shooting also expected to see a comprehensive upgrade.

Point Guard – Luka Doncic (94)

At the age of 21, Luka Doncic is the joint-third highest rated player in NBA 2K22. With an overall of 94, Doncic is regarded as the best player of the new generation and single-handedly led the Dallas Mavericks to the Playoffs last season.

He recently signed a huge Supermax extension and is expected to become a franchise player for years to come. Doncic was given the same rating last year as well and had a build of an offensive threat.

Shooting Guard – Tim Hardaway Jr. (80)

Tim Hardaway Jr. was not given a starting role for the Dallas Mavericks for much of the season. He started just 31 games in the NBA but became a bit of a constant threat off the bench throughout the season. Hardaway Jr. finished with 16.6 ppg whilst shooting at 52.4% from inside the arc and a healthy 39% from the 3-point zone.

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Five
Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Five

He can be expected to hold on to his 80 rating from last year despite not starting as many games, a factor that appears to have played a huge role in deciding player overalls in NBA 2K22. Tim Hardaway Jr. had the build of a 3-point specialist and can be expected to be given similar statistics this year.

Power Forward – Kristaps Porzingis (85)

The Dallas Mavericks’ second big European star had a season to forget. Porzingis was available for just 43 NBA games this season, starting each of them. He averaged more than 20 ppg making it his third straight season in the NBA with 20+ points per game.

However, at the same time, Porzingis’ record during the Playoffs makes for dismal reading as he averaged 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds. As a result, Porzingis is expected to be given a downgrade from his 86 overall in NBA 2K21. He might have the same build of a 2-Way 3-Level Scorer.

Small Forward – Dorian Finney-Smith (76)

For Dorian Finney-Smith, the 2020-21 NBA season proved to be impressive on a number of counts. He shot at almost 40% from the 3-point zone, comprehensively a career-best. He also produced a career-high of 9.8 ppg, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game and was in truth the most efficient scorer that the Dallas Mavericks had in their starting lineup.

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers

Dorian Finney-Smith shot at exactly 60% in the NBA last season and is as a result expected to be upgraded to 76 from a 75 overall in NBA 2K21. NBA 2K22 has till now not announced any change in “build parameters,” which means that Dorian Finney-Smith should be a 3 point specialist again.

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Edited by Arnav Kholkar