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Kevin Durant Wants NBA 2K To Boost His Rating: “I Think I Should Be A 99.”

Nico Martinez
Aug 18, 2021
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As one of the best players in the game and, arguably, all of NBA history, Kevin Durant is a pretty powerful guy in the world of sports.

He’s got a huge following, tons of fans, and a lot of pull about various NBA-related topics.

So when the guy delivered a message directly to 2K sports, the whole world listened. Hours ago, on camera, the Nets superstar made a plea demanding his rating be bumped to the max.

Here’s the video:

“I think my rating should be a 99 on 2K. I work extremely hard, I hit big shots from all over the floor, I’m a solid passer — I think I’m a great passer — great rebounder. I pretty much do everything great. That’s why I should be a 99.”

.@KDTrey5 thinks his 2K22 rating should be a 99 👀 Thoughts? #2KRatings pic.twitter.com/n5Pm3XzdVy

— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 17, 2021

Say what you want about KD, but his words were pretty spot-on. As a multi-faceted, inside/outside scorer, his specialty is putting the ball in the hoop, and he’s awfully good at it.

It does not mean, however, that it’s his only attribute on the floor. He does a little bit of everything, as he has demonstrated time and time again.

Of course, Durant’s greatness has been noticed by others as well. Gilbert Arenas, for example, went so far as to call the 2x Champion the greatest scorer ever.

“As a basketball fan who understands the game, the way Kevin Durant scores is really effortless. He can’t actually be stopped, controlled, or challenged because of his height, his shooting. So, he is probably……. the easiest bucket getter in NBA history.

So, it is Kevin Durant um…, in my opinion and I’m a Jordan fanatic.”

So, there’s no denying the greatness of Kevin Durant. That much is clear.

What is not so clear, though, is whether or not 2K should up his rating to 99. Currently, KD has a 96-overall rating with a whopping 43 badges to his name. That rating is tied for the third-best in the entire game (among active players) and only surpassed by LeBron James and Steph Curry, who are both 97.

The thing about 99 overall ratings is that they’re extremely rare. The only players to ever reach the mark in the last 15 years are LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. There hasn’t been a 99 rating for an active player since 2K14.

So, should Durant be added to that exclusive club? After the performance he put on during the 2021 playoffs, it’s hard to say no.

But, ultimately, it’s not my decision to make. The 2K game developers have to make that choice for themselves.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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