[Top 15] NBA 2K16 Best Players That Are Amazing

Updated:

19 Jan 2023

15. Klay Thompson

This Splash Bro deserves to be mentioned among the best players in the game. Klay gets hot quickly and when he’s hot he’ll make every shot imaginable from the perimeter. Outside of his insane shooting from three, he also has solid scoring inside, and of course, lock up the other team’s best perimeter player with his length.

Why Klay Thompson is Amazing:

Probably the best 3 and D player in the game
All around arsenal on offense
His defense is highly underrated, being able to stop the other team's best guard player.

Klay Thompson details:https://hoopshype.com/player/klay-thompson/2k/

14. Kyrie Irving

Kyrie is ready to showcase he’s the best ball-handler the NBA has ever seen. He continues to play as an amazing co-star to Lebron James. Kyrie has more than just handles being one of the best scorers, going for acrobatic layups and finishes inside, and also pairing his handle with high-skill shot creation.

Why Kyrie Irving is Amazing:

Kyrie is the best dribbler in basketball with a handle that can get anyone stumbling
Kyrie has scoring from everywhere on the court, being a shooter from three up to the rim
He is an underrated playmaker with his skillset

Kyrie Irving details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kyrie-irving/2k/

13. DeMarcus Cousins

Demarcus Cousins is the best center in the game right now and it’s pretty hard to argue anyone else playing better than him. He continues to bully people inside. Cousins is more than just an inside force like other older centers, he can step out for a jumper consistently and can handle the ball for some passing to other scorers.

Why Demarcus Cousins is Amazing:

Cousins has an insane post game being immovable but also has the finesse
Cousins is elite at drawing fouls for easy points at the free-throw line
Playmaking and shooting is better than some forwards and is close to guard level

DeMarcus Cousins details: https://hoopshype.com/player/demarcus-cousins/2k/

12. Tim Duncan

Why Tim Duncan is Amazing:

Tim Duncan continues to be a reliable scorer on the inside, grinding to the rim for close shots
Tim Duncan continues to be one of the best rim protectors in the whole league even at his age
Duncan still has that clutch gene for defensive assignments and inside scores for the win

Tim Duncan details: https://hoopshype.com/player/tim-duncan/2k/

11. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Continues to blossom into a two-way force in the league. Kawhi has always been an insane defender with his length, locking up the other team’s best player with ease. Now to pair with his elite defense, is a much improved offensive game, with scoring from the perimeter with his improved jumpshot, and he continues to be a monster going to the rim.

Why Kawhi Leonard is Amazing:

Elite defense from all over the court locking up the best players of the game
His own shot creation is starting to show with his skill from the midrange being evident
He has an overall insane game with no real weakness.

Kawhi Leonard details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kawhi-leonard/2k/

10. Blake Griffin

Blake continues to catch lobs as a member of Lob city. Blake is an underrated defender with his blocks inside and as always is a scorer that attacks the rim like few others can. Blake also continues to be adding to his game with some playmaking skills and a better passing game.

Why Blake Griffin is Amazing:

Continues to be the best pick-and-roll finisher in the game with very few equals in this regard
Underrated tough inside presence on defense
Has great ball handling and guard skills as a big man

Blake Griffin details: https://hoopshype.com/player/blake-griffin/2k/

9. Carmelo Anthony

Why Carmelo Anthony is Amazing:

He continues to be a premier scorer in the league
Even when contested this guy will make shots
Underrated as a rebounder

Carmelo Anthony details: https://hoopshype.com/player/carmelo-anthony/2k/

8. LaMarcus Aldridge

Why LaMarcus Aldridge is Amazing:

Post-game is insane even among big men
Can step out for a lethal midrange shot and even hit occasional threes
Defense is underrated at the rim.
Rebounds super well both on offense and defense

LaMarcus Aldridge: https://hoopshype.com/player/lamarcus-aldridge/2k/

7. Russell Westbrook

Why Russell Westbrook is Amazing:

The most athletic point guard in the game right now
Drive game is probably one of the single most unstoppable parts of his game
Insane dunks and layups
Also a high-level playmaker for his teammates

Russell Westbrook details: https://hoopshype.com/player/russell-westbrook/2k/

6. Chris Paul

Why Chris Paul is Amazing:

One of, if not the best playmaker in the game
Incredibly reliable and deadly midrange shot for instant offense
Can create his own shot with ease
Can score from all levels reliably
Underrated defender being one of the best at stealing the ball
Incredibly intelligent player

Chris Paul details: https://hoopshype.com/player/chris-paul/2k/

5. James Harden

James Harden continues to go on insane runs as the go-to guy in Houston. He has emerged from inconsistent rookie to reliable spark plug 6th man to Allstar Guard to now being an MVP Finalist and being the best shooting guard currently.

Why James Harden is Amazing:

The beard may be the best iso scorer in the game right now
Harden is a one-man army on offense with his scoring from three, and his insane floater game, and his inside dominance
Harden has an insane handle that can easily get highlight reel stumbles and falls
Harden has one of the best pick-and-roll games as he is also an incredible passer and playmaker.

James Harden details: https://hoopshype.com/player/james-harden/2k/

4. Kevin Durant

Why Kevin Durant is Amazing:

KD continues to be unstoppable on offense with no one truly being able to guard him
Very few can even open to contest him well when he isos on offense
He has an underrated post-game, especially with his fadeaway
He can attack the rim as well getting up high with his height.
Underrated on defense especially as a shot blocker

Kevin Durant details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kevin-durant/2k/

3. Anthony Davis

Arguably the best big man in the NBA right now, nobody can stop this guy. On offense AD has the skill to move like a guard, he can handle the ball well, but still, post up and score with strength inside. He also has finesse and can shoot from outside. On Defense very few players can dominate like AD, he can step out of the paint to guard forwards and even guards, and is always ready to swat shots away.

Why Anthony Davis is Amazing:

Davis has his own postgame full of strength and finesse
He can step out for a reliable jumpshot
One of the best pick-and-roll finishers in the game
An Absolute beast on Offense with no one being able to keep up with how he can easily guard the rim and keep up on the perimeter.

Anthony Davis details: https://hoopshype.com/player/anthony-davis/2k/

2. Stephen Curry

Why Steph Curry is Amazing:

Easily the best three-point shooter currently
He can hit threes not only off of catch and shoots, but can also run off screens and shoot or even shot create into his own three
He is also a shooter from midrange and incredibly elite from the free-throw line
Has an underrated handle being super smooth and quick with his dribbling
Also has a great inside game full of floaters and swoops inside high off the glass
Also has the skill to playmake very well for his teams other stars

Stephen Curry details: https://hoopshype.com/player/stephen-curry/2k/

1. Lebron James

Why Lebron James is Amazing:

He continues to be super athlete, super quick, and also super strong
His drives are second to none with being the most effective scoring opportunities
He continues to polish his post game to be more reliable
He also continues to get an even more consistent and reliable jumpshot
Probably the best non-point guard playmaker, and is better than a lot of point guards in this regard

Lebron James details: https://hoopshype.com/player/lebron-james/2k/