Russell Westbrook's homecoming season for Lakers Los Angeles Lakers did not exactly as planned. He began 2K22 with an average of 86 NBA 2K23 MT, but he slowly slowed down after his uncharacteristic performance throughout the season. A former League MVP has now 78 in total, which is third in the league and in 2K22 where he finished his career. You're not likely to hear many people argue about whether he's still the player he was in 2016but it's fairly unfair to lower him up to 78 within a season. His shot IQ is also 25, which is tied for the lowest in the game which isn't surprising.

For comparison's sake, other players rated 78 in total include Patrick Beverley, Westbrook's new teammate, Cole Anthony, Jakob Poeltl and rookies Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. Why wouldn't Westbrook should've been starting with a score of between 80 and 83? This isn't an admission, more so an "How do he keep getting good reviews?"

A type of snub to other players. Porzi? The numbers are solid, however, when you watch himplay, it's evident he's a shell of the man he was before the ACL tear. That's why it's why the Dallas Mavericks moved on from him. But after posting intriguing figures (22.1 scores, 8.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists on a 48-37-87 shooting split) over 17 contests with the Washington Wizards, Porzi? has increased to an 85 overall mark in 2K23 having beginning the 2K22 season at 84 overall.

Westbrook suffered a beating for a subpar season however, Porzi? continues to be a force following a run of 17 games. Then, as we mentioned, Siakam fell despite achieving things that had more substance. Porzi? is also rated higher than Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet and De'Aaron Fox just to name some players. We'll find out how this rating affects the rest of the season Cheap NBA 2K MT, but plenty of stars weren't able to get a better rating.