NBA 2K18: Predicting The 20 Highest-Rated Players
13. Damian Lillard
Previous Rating: 89
Predicted Rating: 90
Key 2015/16 Stats: FG%: 41.9, PPG: 25.1, APG: 6.8
Key 2016/17 Stats: FG%: 44.4, PPG: 27.0, APG: 5.9
Damian Lillard enjoyed another great season, yet he didn't make any of the All-NBA teams. As the leader of the Blazers, whose exceptional play seems to force the team into the playoffs season after season, Lillard is still appreciated by the 2K team. This is best reflected by his rating, which should rise again, just like his play does in crucial moments.
In the first round of the playoffs the Warriors swept his Blazers, despite Lillard averaging almost 28 points per game. An athletic playmaker, Lillard is one of the best point guards in the game, and since he's just 27 years old, he is the perfect cornerstone of a successful team.