The Gaming Tailgate - NBA Live 16 - December 10 Roster & Data Update

A new NBA Live 16 roster and data update is now available.

Steph Curry now holds sole possession of the highest-rated player in the game, coming in at a 96 overall. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are tied at 95 OVR, while Kevin Durant is fourth at 94 OVR. The update also includes a significant number of accessory changes for players.

Continue on to read the latest ratings blog from EA SPORTS.

On the Rise

Hassan Whiteside - OVR 88 (+4) - Whiteside is playing flat-out dominant basketball. He is averaging 13 points and 11 rebounds per game, along with an astounding 5 blocks per game.
Rajon Rondo - OVR 81 (+1) - Rondo has seemed to discover the fountain of youth. He's playing like he did in his prime.
Steph Curry - OVR 96 (+1) - Curry continues his dominance of the NBA.
Tony Parker - OVR 88 (+1) - Parker has been statistically more productive even though he's playing fewer minutes.
Reggie Jackson - OVR 81 (+1) - He's having a breakout year, averaging nearly 20 points per game.

In a Slump

Kobe Bryant - OVR 83 (-3) - Kobe's age is showing and his play is declining. Will he turn it around in his final year?
LaMarcus Aldridge - OVR 87 (-3) - LMA still hasn't found a true place in the Spurs' system.
Zach Randolph - OVR 84 (-2) - Randolph has been struggling to find consistency this year.
Roy Hibbert - OVR 83 (-2) - HIbbert has a great opportunity to grab more rebounds with all the Lakers' missed shots this year, but it hasn't been happening.
Nick Young - OVR 80 (-1) - It just hasn't been good for the Lakers this year.

Rookies on the move

Jerian Grant - OVR 75 (+2) - He's been very productive off the bench, playing limited minutes.
Kristaps Porzingis - OVR 83 (+1) - The fan-favorite continues to prove just about everyone wrong.
Karl-Anthony Towns - OVR 87 (+1) - Towns is already the best player on his team by a longshot.
Jahlil Okafor - OVR 79 (+1) - Okafor is also the best player on his team. He just needs to stay out of trouble.
Emmanuel Mudiay - OVR 73 (+1) - He's been a solid contributor as a starter for Denver - Just needs to cut down on turnovers.

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3 Comments

cdj - 12-10-2015, 10:17 AM
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EA hasn't been good about detailing what the 'data' update adds. I believe this usually includes jerseys, courts, or faces. On a quick scan, I did not see any new uniforms in the game.

Last week they added Luke Walton as the Warriors' head coach and I noticed today that they have Sam Mitchell as the T-Wolves head coach. I don't know when the Mitchell addition occurred, however.

I wonder if the data update are the Xmas uniforms to be unlocked in a week or two? Just a guess there.

bdoughty - 12-10-2015, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cdj

[*]Jahlil Okafor - OVR 79 (+1) - Okafor is also the best player on his team. He just needs to stay out of trouble.

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