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Predicting the Charlotte Hornets’ NBA 2K17 Ratings

By Jerry Stephens

Mar 12, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (5) tries to tip a pass to guard Kemba Walker (15) in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (5) tries to tip a pass to guard Kemba Walker (15) in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) dibbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) dibbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting Guard: Nicolas Batum

The 6’8 small forward enjoyed a great season under Steve Clifford last year. After making the move to Charlotte last offseason, Nic had a career year with the Hornets as he played in a more prominent role. That boost in production should lead to a boost in his 2K rating.

Batum’s rating in 2K16 finished at 80 overall by the end of the year. That seemed a bit low for the amount of all-around production that he was putting out for the team. There is no question that he is the second best player on the Hornets and after signing a big deal this summer, his rating should go up.

Even though Nicolas was positioned as a small forward in last year’s game, he should be listed as a shooting guard this year as MKG will play the three. Batum was a top-20 small forward in 2K16 and should be a top-10 shooting guard this season. His rating should reflect the breakout year that he had and the continued success that he will have this season.

2K17 Predicted Rating: 82

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