NBA 2K18: Predicting The 20 Highest-Rated Players
7. Isaiah Thomas
Previous Rating: 85
Predicted Rating: 94
Key 2015/16 Stats: FG%: 42.8, PPG: 22.2
Key 2016/17 Stats: FG%: 46.3, PPG: 28.9
Thomas was one of the few superstars in NBA 2K17 that could be acquired for two mediocre players or a top-5 draft pick. Clearly he won't be as obtainable in the next edition of the game, as his production has impressively increased, most notably during the final stages of NBA games.
The increase in scoring is often concerned with a lower field goal percentage, as the player who takes more shots is prone to missing more as well. Not in Thomas' case, who improved his average by over 6 points per game and was more efficient than during any other season of his career. Thomas is one of the best players in the NBA right now and his rating will definitely reflect that as well.