Predicting the NBA 2K19 ratings for Houston Rockets players

Eric Gordon – 81

After winning Sixth Man of the Year in the 2016-17 season, Gordon had another strong year. Gordon averaged 18.0 points last year and he also poured in 3.2 made 3s per game. He probably would’ve won the Sixth Man of the Year Award again if Lou Williams didn’t have such a phenomenal year for the Clippers.

In 2K18, Gordon’s rating started at 80. before shooting up to 83 after he became a starter for over a month in place of Chris Paul. Soon after Paul’s return, Gordon’s rating fell to 81 where it stayed for the majority of the year. Look for Gordon’s rating to remain at 81 in 2K19.

Gerald Green – 77

A fan favorite, Gerald Green revitalized his career playing for his hometown team last season. In 22.7 minutes per game, Green averaged 12.1 points per game on 36.9 percent shooting from 3-point range. Even at 32 years old, Green still has the athleticism to fly high for an exhilarating dunk, but he spends most of his time firing away from behind the arc in Houston. He is instant offense coming off of the bench.

When the Rockets signed Green back in December, he wasn’t on a NBA roster and was spending most of his days at home. So, NBA 2K gave him a conservative 72 rating early on. Eventually, Green’s rating shot up to 77 and held there for most of the season. Green will probably have a 77 overall rating in NBA 2K19.

Ryan Anderson – 74

Ryan Anderson took a step back last season, averaging just 9.3 points per game, his lowest scoring output since the 2009-10 season. Ryno’s struggles, especially on defense, caused him to lose his starting position to P.J. Tucker.

Anderson’s rating on NBA 2K18 was 78, but it eventually dropped to 76 as he struggled throughout the season. Anderson’s lack of defensive versatility relegated him to a permanent role as a reserve for most of the postseason. In the conference finals against Golden State, Anderson only played in garbage time and he failed to score in the entire series. Anthony and Tucker will play the most minutes at power forward for Houston, so Anderson’s minutes will likely be fewer than the 26.1 he averaged last season. Expect Anderson to have a 74 rating in NBA 2K19.

Nene – 75

Nene averaged just 6.5 points in 14.6 minutes per game last season, which was a career low. However, he is still a solid defender, as Houston allowed just 98.4 points per 100 possessions with Nene on the floor.

Nene’s rating in 2K18 was 77 the entire season. When the 2018-19 season starts, Nene will be 36 years old, so his production could fall off a bit more. Clint Capela could also play somewhere between three to five more minutes per game, limiting Nene’s court time at center. Nene’s rating will probably be at 75 for NBA 2K19.

James Ennis – 74

James Ennis seems to be Houston’s replacement for Luc Mbah a Moute. Ennis was drafted in 2014, but he’s already played for Miami, Memphis, New Orleans and Detroit. Ennis isn’t known for his offense, although he is a career 35.9 percent 3-point shooter, so he can thrive in Houston’s offense. But the Rockets signed Ennis for his defense, so hopefully he can find his role and stick around for the next few seasons.

James Ennis’ rating in NBA 2K18 started off at 72. His rating then went back and forth between 73 and 74 before ending the year at 74. Ennis will likely have a 74 rating to start the season in 2K19.

Michael Carter-Williams – 70

Michael Carter-Williams has had a fascinating career arc. He made the All-Rookie team in the 2013-14 season, averaging a staggering 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. But as he’s gotten closer to his “prime” years, Carter-Williams’ stats have continued to decline. In Charlotte last year, he averaged just 4.6 points per game and shot 33.2 percent from the field, both career lows. Carter-Williams is a 6-foot-6 point guard with very long arms, so he has the potential to be an elite defensive stopper.

Last season, Carter-Williams’ rating bounced around but he was either a 71 or 70 for most of the year. Either Harden or Paul will play point guard for Houston for 48 minutes per game, so its hard to see how Carter-Williams could average any more than 10 minutes per game with Gordon and Green playing the two guard position. He’s also a horrendous outside shooter, which makes him an odd fit on a team that broke the record for 3-pointers made last season. Carter-Williams should be a 70 in NBA 2K19.