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Jennings objects to having lower 2K17 rating than Dudley

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It's August, which means NBA players are anxiously awaiting their ratings in the newest edition of the 2K video game franchise. And whereas guys like Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid are pleased, Brandon Jennings seems a little incredulous.

When the New York Knicks guard saw that Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley got a 76 rating for 2K17 and he got a 75, he felt the need to call him out.

How seriously players take these ratings isn't new - Hassan Whiteside based his rise to NBA stardom on them - and Jennings may have a point. According to Basketball-Reference, outside of 3-point percentage and value over replacement player, Jennings has had the statistically superior career.

Optimal role Age PTS (career) REB AST 3P% PER VORP
Dudley Stretch-4 31 8.4 3.4 1.6 39.9 13.4 14.2
Jennings Point guard 26 15.5 3.1 5.9 35 16.2 10.9

2K's ratings system is based on several factors, though, and Jennings missed almost a full calendar year of action between the 2015 and 2016 seasons due to a ruptured Achilles.

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