NBA Live 15 Player Ratings Revealed - Top 5 Ball Handlers

[Steve_OS]

EA Sports has just released their NBA Live 15 player ratings for the top 5 ball handlers in the game. How does your top 5 list look compared to this one?

• Kyrie Irving - 95 Ball Handle Rating
• Chris Paul - 94 Ball Handle Rating
• Jamal Crawford - 93 Ball Handle Rating
• John Wall - 92 Ball Handle Rating
• Kemba Walker - 92 Ball Handle Rating

Here is an explanation of the ball handle rating, from NBALIVE_Fernando.

This rating was reached by looking at turnovers that were coughed up while handling the ball. Plus, a slight tweak based on perception.

This rating used for dribble packages and how prone you are to getting ripped. We didn't forget Steph. He's tied with those players, just gotta let some of the other guys get their picture taken.

Below is the release date schedule for the rest of the ratings and links to those that have already released.

• 9/23 - Top 5 PGs (Released)
• 9/24 – Top 5 SGs (Released)
• 9/25 – Top 6 SFs (Released)
• 9/26 – Top 5 PFs (Released)
• 9/27 – Top 5 Cs (Released)
• 9/28 – Top 5 3Pt Shooters (Released)
• 9/29 – Top 5 Dunkers (Released)
• 9/30 – Top 5 Ballhandlers (Released)
• 10/1 – Top 5 Shot Blockers
• 10/2 – Top 5 Overall Defenders
• 10/3 – Top 5 Scoring Threats
• 10/4 – Top 5 Rookies
• 10/5 – Top 5 Passers
• 10/6 – Top 5 Rebounders
• 10/7 – Top 5 Steal Threats
• 10/8 – Top 5 Fastest Players
• 10/9 – Top 5 Dynamic Duos
• 10/10 – Top 5 6th Men
• 10/11 – Full Team Ratings (Atlantic Division)
• 10/12 – Full Team Ratings (Central Division)
• 10/13 – Full Team Ratings (Southeast Division)
• 10/14 – Full Team Ratings (Northwest Division)
• 10/15 – Full Team Ratings (Pacific Division)
• 10/16 – Full Team Ratings (Southwest Division)

Player ratings in NBA LIVE 15 will be updated throughout the regular season; and player tendencies, powered by Synergy Sports Technologies, are updated after each game throughout the NBA season. These updates allow NBA LIVE 15 to provide an experience that is constantly evolving as a player’s performance evolves based on what is happening in the real-world NBA.

[grodbetatted]

Kemba Walker over Jrue holiday? Hmm idk

[lwl21ILL]

I realize D Rose hasn't played but a few games in the past couple years- and his ratings should probably reflect that- but how is he not one of the top 5? He has arguably the best dribbling moves/best creating off the dribble.
Would love to know what EA's definition of "Ballhandler" is??

Can't wait for gameplay videos though. Most screenshots so far look good.

[Steve_OS]

Re: NBA Live 15 Player Ratings Revealed - Top 5 Ball Handlers

Updated the OP w/ an explanation of the ball handle rating, from NBALIVE_Fernando.

[DBMcGee3]

I realize D Rose hasn't played but a few games in the past couple years- and his ratings should probably reflect that- but how is he not one of the top 5? He has arguably the best dribbling moves/best creating off the dribble.
Would love to know what EA's definition of "Ballhandler" is??

Can't wait for gameplay videos though. Most screenshots so far look good.

Man, I was just thinking the same thing. I can live with them docking him some overall points considering the injuries and his terrible shooting at the FIBA World Cup, but his handles are better than Kemba Walker, John Wall or Jamal Crawford. No disrespect to those guys, but Derrick has put many a defender on the floor with his crossover.

[lwl21ILL]

Updated the OP w/ an explanation of the ball handle rating, from NBALIVE_Fernando.

Thanks. Makes some sense now- figured it would have to do with possession/control of basketball.

[Ms88420]

F*ck this...... Gameplay foooooooooootage ! grow some balls EA....... October is a day away time to stop the bs and show me something worth while... these ratings mean nothing if the game is trash...

[grodbetatted]

I don't think Derrick rose should be up there until he proves he still has those handles... Right now we don't know how he's gonna play.. He should probably be like an 84 overall but who am I

[Jei_KINGZ]

No Curry tho?

[_Fernando]

Re: NBA Live 15 Player Ratings Revealed - Top 5 Ball Handlers

No Curry tho?

He's tied for 4th. Just not pictured.

[Jei_KINGZ]

He's tied for 4th. Just not pictured.

Oh just re-read it, thanks.

[scottyp180]

I don't think Derrick rose should be up there until he proves he still has those handles... Right now we don't know how he's gonna play.. He should probably be like an 84 overall but who am I

Handles isn't a skillset that diminshes due to injury. He may not be as athletic, explosive, and quick as he was 3 years ago but I guarantee he is able to dribble and handle the ball as well as ever.

[Vic Viper]

Kemba Walker over Jrue holiday? Hmm idk

I totally disagree. Kemba doesn't turn the ball over like Jrue Holiday. Holiday's turnover rate has been trending up for the past couple years. I do like his game though and he's a good player.

[grodbetatted]

Handles isn't a skillset that diminshes due to injury. He may not be as athletic, explosive, and quick as he was 3 years ago but I guarantee he is able to dribble and handle the ball as well as ever.

Actually if your legs aren't strong as they once were, you are probably more likely to be as highlight real crossover ready. For example I used to be a wizard with the ball, now since my knees are messed up I try not to dribble as much

[grodbetatted]

I totally disagree. Kemba doesn't turn the ball over like Jrue Holiday. Holiday's turnover rate has been trending up for the past couple years. I do like his game though and he's a good player.

That was on the sixers when he had to do the bulk of the ball handling... The games he played in New Orleans he wasn't nearly as turn over heavy