Playoffs begin with three-way tie for second best player in NBA 2K17
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A major roster update went out earlier today in NBA 2K17 that includes significant ratings movement. It was just last month that James Harden was able to climb his way to the second best rating in NBA 2K17. A year ago at this time Harden was rated 89 and he began this season at 90. His main competition for MVP have now joined him at 96 Overall.
Both Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard have gone up a point to match him at 96. LeBron James remains the highest rated player with an Overall of 97.
Other notables on the rise include the reigning back-to-back MVP Stephen Curry (+2 to 95), Paul George (+2 to 91), Chris Paul (+1 to 91), Jimmy Butler (+1 to 90), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1 to 90), Marc Gasol (+1 to 89), Rudy Gobert (+2 to 88), Nikola Jokic (+1 to 88), Bradley Beal (+1 to 87), Kemba Walker (+1 to 86), Draymond Green (+1 to 86), and Devin Booker (+2 to 83).
Among those falling as the regular season came to a close are Isaiah Thomas (-1 to 90), Klay Thompson (-1 to 88), Kyle Lowry (-1 to 88), Carmelo Anthony (-1 to 84), Andrew Wiggins (-1 to 84), Dwyane Wade (-2 to 82), and Avery Bradley (-3 to 81).