Comparing the Phoenix Suns’ 2K ratings to the Pacific Division

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 29: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns faces off against Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 29: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns faces off against Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 28: Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the LA Clippers on March 28, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 28: Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the LA Clippers on March 28, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers

PG – Patrick Beverly: 78

SG – Avery Bradley: 77

SF – Danilo Gallinari: 77

PF – Tobias Harris: 82

C – Marcin Gortat: 77 (Did you remember that he was on the Clippers? I honestly had forgotten.)

The Clippers have been sliding for several years now, and if I may say so, I am happy about that. The league just feels funny with the Clippers competitive (and the Suns not, sooooo).

No longer is L.A. Lob City with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan all out of town. They have been replaced in the lineup by Patrick Beverly Tobias Harris, and Marcin Gortat.

Meh.

Head-to-head with the Suns, the Phoenix starters win the individual player rating in four of the five positions, the only one that favors the Clippers being power forward with Harris over Ariza. That said, Booker far exceeds the player rating of Harris 87-82.

In the video game I could see the Suns sweeping the Clippers this season. In real life, I expect the series to tie at 2 or Phoenix win it 3-1. The Suns have a stronger starting lineup and easily the best individual player.

Total Rating Score: 391         Average starter rating: 78.2