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Atlanta Hawks: NBA 2K21 Ratings Rundown: Who Improved Most?

By Dallin Duffy

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 09: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 09: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Reacting to the Atlanta Hawks ratings in NBA 2K21.

It’s that time of the year again… at least virtually. While the NBA is still in round two of the playoffs in October, the yearly installment of NBA 2K has been released. The odd release window (exactly why wasn’t it delayed?)  creates a few wrinkles in their rating system, including some oddities for the Atlanta Hawks.

Let’s go one-by-one through the players given a rating by 2K and sort them into tiers, shall we?

Atlanta Hawks 2K21 Ratings Tier List:

Most Improved:

Brandon Goodwin (71 overall)

Technically tied with Trae Young (who went from 85 to 88), Brandon Goodwin saw the biggest leap from NBA 2K20 to 2K21. He started last season with a 68, and after bursting out of his two-way status, the virtual basketball overlords took notice and slapped him with a respectable 71.

Best Rating:

Trae Young (88)

Not a shocker. Young is the top-rated Hawk and the 18th best player in the game overall.

Worst Rating:

Charlie Brown (70)

Unlike Goodwin, Brown didn’t get a whole lot of minutes to prove he could out-play his two-way status. Maybe that’ll come this year.

….What? Rating:

Cam Reddish (73) ranked lower than Damian Jones and Bruno Fernando (74)

Here’s some major evidence to pt towards the argument that the 2K rating adjusters don’t actually watch basketball, instead just look at the counting stats. Reddish struggled mightily to open his rookie season, which weighed down his numbers when after a hot finish  Meanwhile, Damian Jones and Bruno Fernando both struggled all season, and while they did put up the rebounding and block numbers 2K was probably looking for, definitely did not pass the eye test as Cam did.

Probably Should be Higher Ratings:

Kevin Huerter (75), Clint Capela (82), and Treveon Graham (71).

A healthy Huerter is miles better than a 75 rating, and he should prove that in 2021. Clint Capela, meanwhile, was given an 86 rating for 2K20 but bumped all the way down to 82 in 21. For what? Missing some games with an injury? Being traded? He had a good season when he did play for Houston.

Graham was a personal favorite of mine last season, and 71 seems low. 73-75 is probably more accurate.

Probably Should Be Lower Rating:

Jeff Teague (78)

It pains me to say, as Jeff Teague was one of my favorite players growing up, but he’s just not that great anymore. 78 isn’t a great rating per se, but he’s more deserving of a 75 or so. You could also throw the previously mentioned Damian Jones and Bruno Fernando in this tier.

Just About Right Ratings:

De’Andre Hunter (75), DeAndre’ Bembry (73), John Collins (85), and Dewayne Dedmon (72).

I’d listen to a case that Hunter should be one or two ticks higher, but I think 2K got these right for the most part. Collins should be at least a 88 by 2K22.

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What did you think of the Atlanta Hawks 2K21 ratings?

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