With the release of NBA 2K18 just a few weeks away, there’s still plenty of player ratings to come.

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For the Aussie fans out there, NBA Australia will be bringing you the numbers behind your favourite Aussie NBA players.

While Ben Simmons might be a Call of Duty man, he kicks off our series with the first Aussie rating reveal.

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Alongside rookie Markelle Fultz (80) and Joel Embiid (86), Philly are looking like one of the most fun young teams to play with in the game.

Here's how Simmons (79) stacks up to his fellow rookies this season.

Lonzo Ball, Lakers — 80

Markelle Fultz, Sixers — 80

Josh Jackson, Suns — 78

Jayson Tatum, Celtics — 77

De'Aaron Fox, Kings — 77

Dennis Smith Jr., Mavericks — 76

Malik Monk, Hornets — 75

Donovan Mitchell, Jazz — 75

Frank Ntilikina, Knicks — 74

Bam Adebayo, Heat — 72

Kyle Kuzma, Lakers — 72

Keep an eye on NBA Australia as we bring you the rest of the NBA 2K18 player ratings from the Aussies in the NBA.