NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

[Steve_OS]

EA Sports has released NBA Live 16 player ratings for the top 5 small forwards in the game. Give em' a look and let us know what you think.

LeBron James (Overall - 97) - Strength (95), Vertical (95), Stamina (94), Dunk (95), On-Ball Defense (97), Speed (95), Block (81)
Kevin Durant (Overall - 96) - Close Range (97), Mid Range - (94), Long Range (90), Off the Dribble (98), Contested Shot (98), Clutch (94)
Carmelo Anthony (Overall - 91) - Post Offense (93) Post Defense (83) Strength (90) Close Range (90), Layup (89) Score With Contact (93)
Paul George (Overall - 90) - On-Ball Defense (93) Layup (86), Score With Contact (90), Dunk (91)
Kawhi Leonard (Overall - 89) - Post Defense (86), Help Defense (91) On Ball Defense (95) Steal (92)

Previously released NBA Live 16 player ratings:

• NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Shooting Guards
• NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 6 Point Guards

[cthurt]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

Anyone else cringe seeing Melo at a 91???

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

Didn't know Melo was that good of a low post defender .

[Tonyattia]

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Lebron being the best defender in that class at this stage in his career is not accurate. Unfortunately we don't know their scales, but if it's from 60-100 then Lebron should be in the mid 80s for obd imo. But as always I just hope they play like themselves


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[Playmakers]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

Didn't know Melo was that good of a low post defender .

He's always been pretty solid in post defense when he puts forth the effort....

His strength allows him to match up

It's his overall perimeter defense and help defense that sucks LOL!

[Playmakers]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

For those interested in Melo's post defense here's a good article that breaks down his defensive #'s according to synergy

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2118717-how-tom-thibodeau-would-transform-carmelo-anthonys-defensive-image

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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Good to know !

[grodbetatted]

For those interested in Melo's post defense here's a good article that breaks down his defensive #'s according to synergy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...efensive-image

That was a great read

[fatboirob]

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Lebron being the best defender in that class at this stage in his career is not accurate. Unfortunately we don't know their scales, but if it's from 60-100 then Lebron should be in the mid 80s for obd imo. But as always I just hope they play like themselves


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Curious to know what SF is a better help defender or 1 on 1 defender than LeBron? Leonard is the closest!

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[fatboirob]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

Paul George rated a bit to high for me

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[Tonyattia]

Re: NBA Live 16 Player Ratings - Top 5 Small Forwards

Curious to know what SF is a better help defender or 1 on 1 defender than LeBron? Leonard is the closest!

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Leonard for sure. Maybe Iggy, Paul George was great before his leg turned to dust. Michae Kidd gilcrest is a great defender. Guys like Demarree carrol and Jae crowder too. Imo jimmy butler is a sf, and he's a better defender. Look at the advanced stats if you'd like.


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[grodbetatted]

Leonard for sure. Maybe Iggy, Paul George was great before his leg turned to dust. Michae Kidd gilcrest is a great defender. Guys like Demarree carrol and Jae crowder too. Imo jimmy butler is a sf, and he's a better defender. Look at the advanced stats if you'd like.


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Jimmy butler is a sg

[pawalker03]

The only one I'm impressed with loon wise is Melo everyone else especially LeBron don't look that good to me

[Tonyattia]

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Jimmy butler is a sg

But he guards Lebron, Melo, Kd ect. And The use Dunleavy like reddick, a shooter. Basketball positions are based on height and not skill set unfortunately. James harden is basically a pg as he always has the ball in his hands and runs most pick and rolls.


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[J_Posse]

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Leonard looks way off and don't get me started on these over inflated ratings. Apparently, LeBron is just as good as he was three years ago on both sides of the ball.

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