The Suns are the 11th most successful team in the league Nba 2k23 mt , according to the ratings for the 32 teams of NBA 2K23. The team at launch Phoenix will be aiming for an overall team ranking of 90. In addition, the Suns will also have five players rated 80 or above in the NBA 2K23 and this includes the selection this year for the 2K23 cover player:

The situation was drastically altered for the Los Angeles Lakers when the team made the decision to trade for Russell Westbrook last summer. Los Angeles traded legitimate NBA assets as well as a first-round selection for Westbrook in a move which was widely criticized when it was made.

The critics of this trade proved correct, as Westbrook ended up being one of the biggest problems in the team's side last season. The Lakers find themselves in a situation where they are actively better when they sell Westbrook but may have already decided to give up on the possibility of doing so.

The unfortunate thing is that Westbrook is still adamant that his skills are elite. He was unable to accept any responsibility for the team's failure during his last exit interview of the season. Westbrook has a basketball ego which is extremely difficult to break. Maybe the people in NBA 2K23 can break that self-confidence a little however. Ratings for the game are starting to come out and Westbrook's rating isn't an indication of being a star player (which it is what he believes to be). It is that of a rotational bench player.

Russell Westbrook was given an awful 78 percent overall score on NBA 2K23.

The Lakers' fortunes changed dramatically to the Los Angeles Lakers when the team decided to make a trade for Russell Westbrook last summer. Los Angeles traded legitimate NBA assets and a first round pick in exchange for Westbrook in an act which was widely criticized back then. Many of those who opposed the trade ended up being correct, as Westbrook ended up being the biggest thorn in the team's camp during the season buy nba 2k23 mt coins . The Lakers have found themselves in the position in which they'd benefit if they trade Westbrook however, they may have given up on that happening.