1st – LeBron James
This was obviously going to be the case, unless you’re still digging in desperate denial to find a reason as to why LeBron James shouldn’t be considered the best player in the NBA.
If averaging 36.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists, three steals and three blocks to win the last three games of the 2016 Finals wasn’t enough, then there’s nothing lest to say.
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He delivered a miraculous effort throughout the series against all odds, facing the first 73-9 team and the first unanimous MVP while down 3-1, and asserted himself as the clear-cut best player in the world.
LeBron is King.
The same applies to the virtual world of NBA 2K17 where LeBron’s talent and unparalleled two-way impact should be reflected with the best overall rating. The 96 region that 2K17 has awarded him seems fair, although it doesn’t really matter too much as long as he tops the list.
With his athletic attributions, remarkable vision and passing ability, rebounding, strength when finishing inside, exceptionally versatile defense and straight forward, all-around ability, LeBron’s ratings should be high in more facets of the game than anyone.
The only real negative to take away from last season is his sudden drop off in perimeter shooting, finishing the regular season 30.9 percent from three with only 1.1 makes per game. Then again, he turned that around when it mattered by going 37.1 percent from deep in the Finals.
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While Curry may be maxing out NBA 2K17’s shooting ratings and the limitations of virtual three-point shooting, LeBron James should be firmly at the top of this list.