NBA 2K18: Predicting The 20 Highest-Rated Players
4. James Harden
Previous Rating: 90
Predicted Rating: 96
Key 2015/16 Stats: PPG: 29, APG: 7.5, RPG: 6.1
Key 2016/17 Stats: PPG: 29.1, APG: 11.2, RPG: 8.1
James Harden had an exceptional season and was among the top two candidates for the MVP award. Playing as the point guard for the Rockets, he proved that he isn't as egotistical as he was presented in the past. Harden should therefore be the best passing and ball-handling shooting guard in NBA 2K18.
While his rating should be 97, maybe even 98, it probably won't be projected as high, because of the arrival of Chris Paul, one of the best point guards in the NBA (and a potential 90-rated player as well). Since he'll be forced to share the ball even more, Harden's stats might not be as good next season.