NBA 2K18: Predicting The 20 Highest-Rated Players
1. Russell Westbrook
Previous Rating: 93
Predicted Rating: 98
Key 2015/16 Stats: PPG: 23.5, APG: 10.4, RPG: 7.8
Key 2016/17 Stats: PPG: 31.6, APG: 10.4, RPG: 10.7
Quite honestly, a player who averages a triple-double throughout the whole season is worthy of a 99 rating, but 98 is enough to present how exceptional Westbrook is and probably as much as he'll get. With Paul George in OKC, Westbrook now has some help and will not be forced to dominate on both ends of the floor, so his usage rate will drop and so will his numbers.
A player who does everything great should get the highest rating possible, yet because he was in a way forced to do everything, as otherwise the Thunder wouldn't win games, Westbrook is stripped of that 1 point that would make him the best in the game. He also averaged 5 turnovers per game, which is far from perfect.