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NBA Fans React To Report Russell Westbrook Will Be A 78 In NBA 2K23: “Should Be Like A 83, The Disrespect Is Wild.”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 6, 2022
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Russell Westbrook is coming off the toughest season of his career after a pretty tough year with the Los Angeles Lakers. What should have been a big 3 with LeBron James and Anthony Davis became an instant failure as both Davis and LBJ struggled to stay healthy, and Westbrook struggled to recapture the form he had in Washington.

The Lakers system evidently didn’t fit Russ, and they were unable to play winning basketball. Westbrook still had a respectable season average of 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists, but nobody can give Westbrook credit for the numbers he put up last season. There are entire lowlight reels of Russ air balling wide-open shots and coming up small in moments where the team needed him to take over. While he is expected to be a better fit with Darvin Ham, what happened last season is set in stone.

As a result of that, Westbrook has not been given a good rating in NBA 2K23 based on leaked images of the game. While LeBron and Davis enjoy the luxury of being 90+ overalls, Westbrook has been demoted down all the way to being a 78 overall, the lowest of his career. Many fans of the game and Brodie haven’t taken this well.  

REPORT: Russell Westbrook is currently rated a 78 overall in NBA 2K23.

Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/wjA6eu9UUs

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 6, 2022

He’s lucky to even be rated so high

— C.🇺🇦🇵🇸🇹🇼 (@_CRutd) September 6, 2022

too low

— 𝙯𝙤 (@ogchabzo) September 6, 2022

Keep in mind norman powell a 79

— Ran (@ranthaadon) September 6, 2022

disrespected

— jose ☔️ (@KlayForTrey) September 6, 2022

My brother in christ do you have a pair of eyes that work?

— Llama (@dagodllama) September 6, 2022

Should be at least a 83

— Demon (@QuikleyOG) September 6, 2022

Westbrook looking at his 2k rating: pic.twitter.com/Xz04CzMcO0

— Matt🇲🇽 (@Mattfm8) September 6, 2022

He is a 85. Respectfully

— ©️hiⓂ️ul🅰️ (@Shakur_Rodgers) September 6, 2022

Y’all trippin, stop the disrespect.

— Certified Juelz (@SaraccoPapi) September 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/MuhamedDalagij1/status/1566945785211658244

I understand he had bad season last year but Russ Should at least be 83 or 84 no way Ben Simmons should have a higher Overall than Russ when he sit out the whole season

— TheOfficialDev (@TheofficalDev44) September 6, 2022

Should be 83 Atleast. 2k are haters

— 𝔹𝕠𝕝𝕨𝕣𝕝𝕕 (@BolWrld) September 6, 2022

disrespectful, the man still avg 18, 7 and 7 last season. john wall ain’t play in 2 years and got the same rating.

— ill (@illmotives) September 6, 2022

should be like a 83 lol the disrespect is wild

— txbii 🪼 (@TorontoDame) September 6, 2022


Should Russell Westbrook Care About What NBA 2K Has To Say?

Many players take their 2K rating seriously as it is a way for many fans around the world to get a full understanding of which player is better than who. Athletes often try to get the most favorable ratings in video games, but it doesn’t look like Westbrook is the kind to throw a stink about how 2K has rated him.

Russ started NBA 2K22 as an 86 overall but saw that number fall all through the year before it entered into the late-70s. This may be a little unfair to Westbrook but just proves how much his stock has fallen in the eyes of the ones that had the power to decide these overalls.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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