The NBA 2K League combine ended on February 22 (AEDT), with approximately 72,000 applicants participating in the event.
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The field will be cut down to 250 and then again to 102 players who will then go into a draft pool.
If you were wondering which NBA player might have enough skills on the sticks to compete with the world’s best gamers, 2K's Digital Marketing Director Ronnie Singh told NBA Australia that it’s Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George – and it’s not even close.
“Oh no doubt Paul George,” the face of NBA2K told NBA AU. “It’s so funny because he’s so busy and obviously so talented, but I played him maybe six times at 2K and three of those games he beat me by 40 points.”
Off the virtual court, George is recognised as one of the best two-way players in the league. He was named to the All-Star team and is in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.
The Thunder forward also isn’t afraid to use his own team and dominate with his virtual counterpart. Living the dream of many gamers who play through 2K’s popular “MyPlayer” mode.
.@Ronnie2K tells @TheCarlanGay who the best @NBA2K player is in the @NBA. Would he have made the cut of 250 for the @NBA2KLeague? #NBA2KLeague #NBA #NBA2K18 pic.twitter.com/MPJJb7bNrJ
— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) February 28, 2018
“He plays as himself,” Singh continued.” He’s got it on lock.”
“I’m like ‘I’m just going to get all five of my guys to cover you’ and he’ll still find a way to score.”
George is currently rated an 88 overall in the game after starting as a 91.
The OKC swingman is averaging 22.3 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and a career-high 2.2 steals this season.
