Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell, And Jayson Tatum Have Identical ‘NBA 2K19’ Ratings


Getty Image

The 2017 NBA Draft class is shaping up to be an impressive one, particularly through the lens of a star-laden trio. Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell were locked in a memorable Rookie of the Year race, while Jayson Tatum performed at a remarkably high level for a playoff-bound team in Boston. With that in mind, it will be (very) interesting to monitor these three youngsters moving forward and, this week, the good folks at NBA 2K19 did their best to evaluate each of them through the lens of their preseason ratings.

First, Tatum’s number, just the second to become public in the entire league, was revealed at 87.

Then, on Thursday, Mitchell was given an identical mark.

And for good measure, NBA 2K19 hedged its bets by handing out the same mark for Simmons.

Obviously, this is a way to appease the masses while also building up all three players and the drama between them. However, Simmons seemingly wasn’t thrilled with his preseason mark.

There isn’t a “sophomore of the year” award in the NBA but, if there was, these would be the three leading contenders. Each is in a different situation but, considering their age and collective talent, it is a safe bet to assume that all three will be rated quite highly when the 2019-2020 campaign arrives.

×