NBA 2K18: Predicting The 20 Highest-Rated Players
6. Steph Curry
Previous Rating: 94
Predicted Rating: 94
Key 2015/16 Stats: PPG: 30.1, APG: 6.7
Key 2016/17 Stats: PPG: 25.3, APG: 6.6
The 5 point decrease in the scoring average should validate a serious decrease in the rating as well, but the Golden State Warriors are measured by different criteria than the rest of the league. Each and every player on this team makes sacrifices in order to reach the biggest goal in the NBA: the championship.
So while 2016/17 Curry wasn't as statistically impressive as he was during his previous two MVP seasons, he's still capable of averaging 30+ points a night. That's why his rating should stay the same - he's a serious candidate for the title of the best player in the league, it's just that he's more concerned with winning another title than chasing personal glory.