2008 Draftees Ratings

[Andrew]

Just to update everyone, I am still working on the roster updates for NBA Live 08, 07 and 06. I still cannot set dates for their release but I am working hard to get them out as soon as possible. The post Draft update is one of the most tedious and time consuming but I'm certainly making progress and will do my best not to keep everyone waiting too much longer.

In the meantime, I've finished creating this year's sixty draftees and have completed a first pass through their ratings. I've decided to post a spreadsheet with their ratings so that I can get your feedback and any corrections for players who should be left handed (I've already noticed a couple) before the rosters actually come out. If any other roster patchers would like to use any of these ratings as a base, please feel free to do so.

Rookie Ratings

Please note that I'm looking for honest, constructive and intelligent feedback here on <B>all</B> ratings, not just the overalls. I can also do without the childish "lol omg these ratings suck" nonsense; if you see something that doesn't look right, by all means point it out and suggest new ratings but please do it without the attitude. Thanks.

[Bodz]

Just want to say a very big thank you for the work that you've done for the community, Andrew!

[BadWolf]

i'll say a few words.
It's hard to judge rosters as I don't really know the numbers for other similar players.
What is the FG range? what number represents solid dun ker, 3P specialist?

Rose - he is not a good shooter, his Fg should be much lower then the one for Gordon. He is a solid rebounder for PF (15/38 is maybe a bit low? Again depends on other players)
Westbrook - he's probably faster then Rose, but let's say that's ok. His dunking ratng should be insane, at the top level for PGs, hint youtube. DraftExpress said he's an elite defensive player from day 1, a 65 rating does not reflect that, I'd say high 70 or 80 from the start. Blocking seems low, ame as with Rose -what are the rartings for solid pg/sg blockers? His 3P should be low 60s, round that of Rose. Passing seems a bit high, even though he's underrated in general public. Range at 25
OJ - 80 dunking is way to much, he's worse then Russel, better then Derrick. Solid, but not elite. His passing should be at P>G level, but not at the high end, mid 60s maybe.
Gordon - he's the best shooter of this class, so should have best ratings, a bit over Mayo. Is he really that quick? He's the strongest small player in the draft, should have higher strength.
DJ - he's supposed to be a solid defender,, just an undersized one.
Bayless - Passing seems a high, he should be at Mayo or a bit lower.

Rest will follow

[Andrew]

Thanks, noted.