“We have a weird obsession with a group of humans giving a numerical rating 1-100 to another group of humans in this country.”

That’s what a jerk who just doesn’t understand the sheer joy of seeing and immediately criticizing these ratings every year would say. Screw that guy. NBA 2K is leaking 100 player ratings for 5,000 followers they get. So far, they’ve released the ratings for players 424 through 101. Quite a few Miami Heat players were included.

Danny Granger, SF, 76

Mario Chalmers, PG, 75

Chris Andersen, C, 75

Norris Cole, PG, 75

Josh McRoberts, PF, 74

Shabazz Napier, PG, 74

Udonis Haslem, PF, 72

James Ennis, SF, 70

Justin Hamilton, C, 69

Reggie Williams, SF, 66

A few interesting things here. The ratings reflect the cluster hump we have at the point guard position, grading Chalmers, Cole and Napier 75, 75 and 74 respectively. In gambling terms, NBA 2K is giving you a pick ’em.

Then there is Ennis’ rating. The Prince of Perth, King James Ennis, is rated a gaudy 70. For reference, James Jones is rated a 69. So, that’s an upgrade in the eyes of NBA 2K.

What do you guys think of the ratings? These ratings came out earlier in the month, but I wanted to get your thoughts. Leave them after the jump.

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