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New York Knicks: List of NBA 2K19 player ratings

By Rob Wolkenbrod

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 Enes Kanter #00 and Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks look on prior to the game against the Miami Heat on November 29, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 Enes Kanter #00 and Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks look on prior to the game against the Miami Heat on November 29, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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With NBA 2K19 out, let’s look at the full player ratings for the New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks, as always, remain represented in the latest basketball video game from 2K Sports, NBA 2K19. It released at retailers on Friday, Sept. 7, about five weeks before the 2018-19 season, with the opportunity for gamers to use their favorite players and teams in various modes.

Before NBA 2K19 released, 2K Sports revealed New York’s full roster and ratings for the game, with an updated look after the 2018 offseason. This included the selections of Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson and the signings of Mario Hezonja and Noah Vonleh.

More importantly, though, each player has their own rating, which usually creates some controversy with the real-life NBA players, due to dissatisfaction with how 2K Sports graded them.

So, how did all the Knicks grade out? Via 2KRatings.com, the ratings appear at this:

  • Kristaps Porzingis: 88 — No surprise here, as Porzingis stands as the best Knick by far. If not for the torn ACL, would his rating be higher?
  • Enes Kanter: 79 — Kanter ties for the second-best players from the Knicks in 2K19. After a productive double-double season, this seems fair.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr.: 79 — Hardaway Jr. surged in his return season with New York, averaging a career-high 17.5 points per game. Will he take another step forward?
  • Courtney Lee: 76 — About an average rating for Lee, who does a little bit of everything for the Knicks.
  • Mario Hezonja: 76 — Hezonja found some success as an outside shooter for the Orlando Magic in 2017-18. Given rookie and sophomore year struggles, is 76 too high?
  • Trey Burke: 75 — Burke rejuvenated his career with the Knicks in 2017-18, after playing in the G League and playing productively in a call-up.
  • Kevin Knox: 75 — Knox enters his rookie season with the Knicks. A summer league stint went well, but how will he play against NBA units on a nightly basis?
  • Frank Ntilikina: 74 — Ntilikina showcased his defensive skills in year one, but the offensive skills have not come around yet. Thus, the 74 rating behind Knox.
  • Emmanuel Mudiay: 74 — Mudiay entered the NBA with hype in 2015, but enters a make-or-break fourth season. Unless he finds a jump shot, 74 is fair.
  • Ron Baker: 73 — Baker missed most of the 2017-18 season due to injury. He brings defensive value to the table, which makes up a chunk of the 73 rating.
  • Joakim Noah: 73 — Noah only played seven games in 2017-18. It’s difficult to know what he brings to the table at this point, but 73 is safe enough, no matter which team he’s on.
  • Noah Vonleh: 71 — Vonleh once went in the lottery, but never panned out as a young but raw big man. Can he rise with the Knicks and become better than a 71 rating?
  • Mitchell Robinson: 70 — After an eye-opening summer league performance, Robinson is trending up. He might stay in Westchester for most of 2018-19, but a productive stint on the main roster can boost him near a 74 or 75.
  • Damyean Dotson: 69 — New York’s 2017 second-round pick, Dotson has plenty to prove in the NBA.
  • Lance Thomas: 69 — Thomas has a decent real-life role. Though, it does not translate to NBA 2K19.
  • Luke Kornet: 65 — Kornet is a big man that can shoot from three-point range.
  • Isaiah Hicks: 65 — Hicks will receive another go-around with the Knicks as a two-way player. Can he find sustained success?

dark. Next. Realistic goals for Kevin Knox in 2018-19

How will these player rating look at the end of the 2018-19 season? Which New York Knicks will rank after Porzingis?

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