A General question as to the source of player ratings

[Mad Eric]

Hi Andrew, besides the obvious review of stats, and actual viewing of the player, can you provide your top 3 data sources for rating the players? Just curious as to the process (besides reviewing recommendations from the community).

If you require any assistance, besides being a basketball nut, I have a solid relationship with some pro scouts for the local club (Raps). thanks

[Andrew]

Stats, my observations of a player and scouting reports (moreso for rookies). Over the years I've become familiar with what certain ratings achieve within the game (ie what ratings allow a player to be a decent shooter, what dribbling ratings will allow a player to attempt a crossover without losing the ball every time) and sometimes it's difficult to find a balance, particularly since ratings affect simulated stats as well as gameplay and the sim engine isn't perfect.

[Mad Eric]

thanks.. yeah, its worth noting that real life skill attributes may not necessarily tranlsate over to the game, despite our best efforts... I'll volunteer a series of individual player recommendations, just so its easy to reference, based on statistical reference, and scouting

thanks!

[Andrew]

No problem, I'll be glad of the feedback.

[Chronz]

There have been alot of statistical advances that can help you better visualize which players should see overall increase and on what part of their games.