2K Sports has released their brand new roster update of NBA 2K17 which brings several changes to the game's current roster pool and ratings. The latest roster update tweaks some players' overall ratings based on their performance from the beginning of the NBA '16-'17 season until now. It was also highlighted that an NBA Legend has been added to the game's roster.
According to Operation Sports, aside from the tweaks on the ratings, NBA Legend Steve Nash has been included on the latest NBA 2K17 roster update. The two-time league MVP will now join his former NBA squads '02-'03 Dallas Mavericks and '04-'05 Phoenix Suns. Steve Nash played his remaining years in the NBA in Los Angeles Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant, who is now also an NBA Legend. Meanwhile, Steve Nash will officially became playable after the update.
Aside from Steve Nash's addition, several current NBA players also received some changes on their 2K ratings. These ratings will be constantly updated multiple times during the entire NBA season which is similar to the previous NBA 2K games. According to Attack of the Fanboy, updating the players' rating through time ensures a more accurate virtual performance to their real life counterparts, as 2K Sports also previously said that they will be aiming for a more authentic gaming experience.
Based on the sources, these are some of the NBA players received an increase to their ratings; Joel Embiid (+2), Giannis Antentokounmpo (+2), Kevin Love (+2), Isiah Thomas (+1), James Ennis (+3), Dwight Howard (+2), Hassan Whiteside (+1), Nick Young (+3), Larry Nance Jr (+2), Anthony Davis (+1), James Harden (+1), Kawhi Leonard (+2), Russell Westbrook (+1) and Kevin Durant (+1).
Meanwhile, here are some the players who currently under performing this season; Rajon Rondo (-2), Kyle Korver (-1), Arron Afflalo (-1), Luol Deng (-1), Brandon Ingram (-2), Kenneth Faried (-1), Andre Drummond (-1) and Kyle Lowry (-1).
To see the full list of players who had their NBA 2K ratings up and down, just click the link here. More NBA 2K17 update coming soon.
