The 2023-2024 NBA season is now underway. While the new NBA 2K24 video game was released to the public in September, it's popularity continues to increase as the season progresses.
BetMassachusetts.com – your source for sports betting sites in Massachusetts – wanted to see if this year’s game sheds any light on the talent levels for each team in the NBA. So, we utilized 2Kratings.com to see which teams have the most star power, with players graded 85+ overall. Here is what we found out:
Players With 85+ Overall Ratings in NBA 2K24
Team | Rated 85+ | Players |
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Boston Celtics | 3 | Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown,Kristaps Porzingis |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 3 | Donovan Mitchell, DariusGarland, Evan Mobley |
Golden State Warriors | 3 | Steph Curry, Chris Paul,Klay Thompson |
Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, JrueHoliday, Khris Middleton |
Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | Joel Embiid, James Harden,Tyrese Maxey |
Phoenix Suns | 3 | Kevin Durant, Devin Booker,Bradley Beal |
Chicago Bulls | 2 | DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine |
Dallas Mavericks | 2 | Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving |
Denver Nuggets | 2 | Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray |
L.A. Clippers | 2 | Kawhi Leonard, Paul George |
L.A. Lakers | 2 | LeBron James, Anthony Davis |
Memphis Grizzlies | 2 | Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. |
Miami Heat | 2 | Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 2 | Anthony Edwards,Karl-Anthony Towns |
New Orleans Pelicans | 2 | Zion Williamson, BrandonIngram |
New York Knicks | 2 | Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle |
Sacramento Kings | 2 | De’Aaron Fox, DomantasSabonis |
Atlanta Hawks | 1 | Trae Young |
Brooklyn Nets | 1 | Mikal Bridges |
Charlotte Hornets | 1 | LaMelo Ball |
Indiana Pacers | 1 | Tyrese Haliburton |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
Portland Trail Blazers | 1 | Damian Lillard |
Toronto Raptors | 1 | Pascal Siakam |
Utah Jazz | 1 | Lauri Markkanen |
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Celtics on Top Rung for Talent
The Boston Celtics are one of six teams that tied with three players with ratings of 85+, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers. Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. The Celtics are again expected to be among the top teams in the league. In fact, ESPN BET Massachusetts has Boston (+350) favored to win the championship as of November.
The Celtics’ trio includes Jayson Tatum (30.1 points per game last season, sixth in the league), Jaylen Brown (26.6 ppg, 13th) and newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis (23.2 ppg, 32nd). Porzingis was part of a three-way deal with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies in late June that sent Porzingis to the Celtics, Boston guard Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies and Memphis guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards.
Last season, the Celtics (57-25) won the Atlantic Division and were the second seed in the Eastern Conference before bowing out to the Miami Heat in a thrilling best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final, 4-3. You can find more about the Celtics odds to win the championship.
The other three-player teams: Cleveland (Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley), Milwaukee (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton), Philadelphia (League MVP Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey), Phoenix (Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal) and Golden State (Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson).
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