[Top 15] NBA 2K18 Best Players That Are Amazing

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Updated:
19 Jan 2023

15. Karl Anthony-Towns

Towns still has that Insane scoring as a center, being a center with shooting and that would make other players of his size struggle. KAT can score with ease either from the post or with his drives to the hoop.

 

Why Karl Anthony-Towns is Amazing 

  • KAT has that insane scoring game from all over the court
  • Underrated as a rebounder
  • KAT has that shooting that would make Dirk proud
 

Karl Anthony-Towns details: https://hoopshype.com/player/karl-anthony-towns/2k/

 

14. Klay Thompson

 

Why Klay Thompson is Amazing:

  • Klay still has that scoring and defense that can light up a defense
  • Can get hot in a hurry hitting every shot imaginable
  • Still has the defense to guard the other team’s best guard
 

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

 

13. Kyrie Irving

 

Why Kyrie Irving is Amazing:

  • Still the best ball handler in the entire NBA
  • Shot making and shot creation from midrange and three are always present in his game
  • Ambidextrous, and acrobatic finishes are the norm for this dude.
 

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

 

12. Jimmy Butler

 

 

Why Jimmy Butler is Amazing:

  • Butler still has insane shot-making in the midrange 
  • Butler can still drive inside for some shots
  • Insane defense and hustle are always a part of Butler’s game 
 

Jimmy Butler details: https://hoopshype.com/player/jimmy-butler/2k/

 

11. Chris Paul

Cp3 is ready to be the second part of an insane duo with Harden. CP3 still has that offense that can immediately spark a run. Cp3 is now taking and hitting way more 3’s and is also still facilitating, creating opportunities for three-point shooters and inside dunks for big men

 

Why Chris Paul is Amazing:

  • CP3 still has that insane ball handling that can get easy opportunities off of fakes and stumbles
  • Chris Paul may be shooting less but now he’s scoring way more efficiently and hitting way more threes
  • His pick-and-roll game is still just as deadly as before
 

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

 

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo

 

 

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is Amazing:

  • Insane athleticism that lets him move around the court with ease at the size of a big man
  • Can score on anyone inside with his driving game.
  • Defensively is insanely switchable and can guard all 5 positions
  • Shot blocking machine with his blend of height and size
  • Faster than some guards, even though he is the size of a power forward.
 

Giannis Antetokounmpo details: https://hoopshype.com/player/giannis-antetokounmpo/2k/

 

9. Paul George

Paul George is here to ball out in OKC. PG is still a different level of a beast, scoring from all over the court. PG still has that insane dunk package, doing crazy windmills in-game like a complete goat. PG also still has that defense with insane fastbreak steals and locking up every team’s best player. 

 

Why Paul George is Amazing:

  • Insanely majestic and insane dunks
  • Lights out shooting from midrange and three
  • Locks up the perimeter with his defense
  • Triggers fastbreaks with ease through his steals
 

Paul George details: https://hoopshype.com/player/paul-george/2k/

 

8. DeMarcus Cousins

 

 

Why DeMarcus Cousins is Amazing:

  • One of the only big men who can consistently hit threes
  • Fierce rebounder both on offense and defense
  • Post-game is still super tough and gets 2 points from either an inside score or fouls
  • Underrated defense in the paint
 

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

 

7. Russell Westbrook

 

Why Russell Westbrook is Amazing:

  • Still just as unbeatable going to the rim
  • Insane dunks and layups full of strength and thunder
  • One of the fastest guys on the court always
  • One of the best rebounding guards
  • Playmakes super well for his teammates
 

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

 

6. Stephen Curry

 

Why Stephen Curry is Amazing:

  • Clutch shooting from deep
  • Insane range on his three-pointers as always
  • Incredibly tight and smooth handles
  • Insane floaters and high releases on layups
  • Underrated playmaker
 

Steph Curry details: link to the official info page (game)

 

5. Anthony Davis

 

Why Anthony Davis is Amazing:

  • One of the best pick-and-roll finishers in the game
  • Lob threat that can always finish, even in traffic
  • Absolutely electric as a shot blocker
  • Can defend all 5 positions well
 

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

 

4. James Harden

 

 

Why James Harden is Amazing:

  • Harden still has the stepbacks and insane three-point game
  • His ball handling is mesmerizing getting absolutely insane stumbles and breaks every single night
  • He is an underrated finisher with his dunks and insane floaters
  • One of the best pick-and-roll players in the game

 

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

 

3. Kawhi Leonard

 

Why Kawhi Leonard is Amazing:

  • Insane finishing ability with his length
  • Scores over defenders with his now elite jumpshot
  • Strips the balls every time with his length getting steals
  • Locks up the other team’s best player with ease
 

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

 

2. Kevin Durant

 

Why Kevin Durant is Amazing:

  • Makes every single shot even when contested
  • Can score on the fastest guards and the tallest big men with his blend of size and skill
  • Underrated rim protector
  • Ball handling is better than some guards
  • Can finish inside with force and finesse even against big men
 

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

 

1. Lebron James

 

Why Lebron James is Amazing:

  • Still probably the most athletic player in the whole league
  • Still has unstoppable finishes with his drive
  • One of, if not the best playmakers and passers in the league
  • Insane dunks and layups
  • Much improved from 3, even hitting deep three-pointers with ease

Post-game much improved and still here hitting insane shots from mid

 

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

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