We’re in the dead of the offseason and there’s nothing really to talk about, which is why you’re reading a post about NBA 2K block ratings. It’s that time of year folks.
Specifically, Anthony Davis’ NBA 2K block rating, or really lack thereof. The basketball video game franchise released the top 10 block ratings for the upcoming game this season, and two Mavericks were on it, which makes sense! What doesn’t is neither of those Mavericks are Anthony Davis.
Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II are represented at spots eight and nine with 91 block ratings (this is out of 100). No shock to see the Spurs Victor Wembanyama leading the pack, nor is it seeing Chet Holmgren at two after the Thunder’s championship in June.
What is shocking is not seeing Davis crack the top 10. Davis has been an all-world defender since entering the NBA, and one of the league’s premier shot blockers. While Davis is now in his early 30s, he’s still a terror around the basket defensively. Hell, just last season Davis was fourth in blocks per game at 2.2, if Davis would have qualified with more games played. Instead we have 76ers backup center Adem Bona and Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff in the top 10. No disrespect to either of those dudes, who are certainly good, or even great defenders for their role but…come on now.
It is funny to two Trail Blazers and one Jazz in the top five, considering the Blazers and Jazz were two of the worst teams in the NBA last season.
Either way this isn’t something to get Actually Mad(™) at. If Davis can stay healthy this season, he stands a chance to recover some of his rep after being traded to Dallas, getting hurt, and the Mavericks losing in the play-in tournament. I’m sure Mavericks fans will be much happier over a deep playoff run than a video game rating anyway.