Phoenix Suns: Predicting players’ NBA 2K21 ratings

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 27: Visitors play the video game "NBA 2K 17" developed byVisual Concepts and published by 2K Sports on Sony PlayStation game console PS4 during the "Paris Games Week"on October 27, 2016 in Paris, France. "Paris Games Week" is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 27 to October 31, 2016. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 27: Visitors play the video game "NBA 2K 17" developed byVisual Concepts and published by 2K Sports on Sony PlayStation game console PS4 during the "Paris Games Week"on October 27, 2016 in Paris, France. "Paris Games Week" is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 27 to October 31, 2016. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
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Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton: 85 Overall

I actually think Deandre Ayton is rated really fairly on the game and at this point in his career, being rated an 85 (top 40 player on the game) is exactly where he should be.

He was really starting to break out over the last month and a half after getting back into his groove and basketball shape coming out of his 25 game suspension and was averaging 19 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks per game.

I really do truly believe Ayton will break out in 2020-21 (look at my historical data comparing him to other NBA greats at his age to see why) and I boldly predict he will be an all-star in 2021.

He will finish the season rated higher than an 85 on 2K21, but he won’t start that way.