When it comes to the NBA and small forwards, it’s might be the most stacked in the entire league, that position where we can also find the biggest stars in the league at this very moment.
In NBA 2k21, if you can play with these star players, your chances of winning will be greatly increased. So, who are the best small forwards in NBA 2k21? Here, we predicted the five players, they should receive this honor.
Lebron James
Lebron James is going to make his mark first on this list simply because he is one of the greatest NBA players of all time. For 10 straight years, LeBron James has reigned supreme in 2K’s NBA 2K basketball series.
As a three-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, 16-time NBA All-Star, and four-time league MVP, Lebron James has cemented his legacy and then some. NBA 2K20 had Lebron James at a 97 overall. He was the highest-rated small forward in the game. But with NBA 2K21, we’ll only be looking at the 2019-2020 NBA season and Lebron James’ production as an LA Laker.
If you decide to pick up NBA 2K21 this year don’t hesitate on playing as Lebron James, you will not regret it.
Kevin Durant
In NBA 2K20 Kevin Durant was the second-highest-rated small forward with an overall of 96.
Whenever the 2020-21 season starts, the Nets will be title contenders since they’ll have both Durant and Kyrie Irving in the lineup. KD has career NBA averages of 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He’s one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Kevin Durant also will be the second-best small forward when NBA 2K21 rolls around.
Kawhi Leonard
The reigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard can not be ignored when it comes to small forwards.
Defensive player of the year, 2 times NBA Champion, 2 times NBA Finals MVP and one of the best players of our generation; are all words to describe Kawhi Leonard. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the 28-year-old capped off another phenomenal season in his young but decorated career.
Leonard was the driving force behind the Toronto Raptors first NBA Championship this past season, where the Raptors denied the Golden State Warriors of their three-peat – Lenoards second time denying a three-peat.
Leonard has been in discussion as one of the best defensive players of all time, dating back to his younger days. Over the past few NBA seasons, he has consistently been a top-five player in the NBA every year.
Despite having a small bump in the road in terms of play, I do believe that Kawhi is the third-best small forward in the league.
Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler is a 5x All-Star, 2x All-NBA Player, and 4x All-Defensive Player.
In NBA 2K20 Jimmy Butler was given an 88 overall rating, he is being undervalued. The difference between Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler currently in NBA 2K20 is 8 overall points.
Overall, Jimmy Butler torches just about anyone in the NBA. This season, he helped lead the Heat to one of the best runs in the East this season, averaging 20 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists on 45% shooting. He played in 54 games and scored 1,093 points for an average of 20.2 points per game.
Jimmy Butler is a very good basketball player and a very good small forward. I hope this year 2K Sports really realizes Butler’s talent and ups his overall a little bit.
Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram was traded from the Lakers to the Pelicans. The Pelicans may be struggling overall, and were playing the Denver Nuggets who had the same number of losses and the Pels had wins (eight), but Ingram came alive. He scored 31 points and added seven rebounds, but more importantly drained a career high seven three-pointers to carry the Pelicans to a 112-100 win.
Ingram’s freakish athleticism and length and his much improved defensive awareness make him a promising two-way stud. His scoring totals went significantly up this season and he’s been a great all-around player since the campaign started. He’s averaging 24.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and got his first All-Star nod.
Brandon Ingram was not a top-five small forward in NBA 2K20, but I am hoping that that changes this year. He to be in the top five in terms of small forwards, especially after having a career-best season in which he’s averaging 24.3 points per game.
All of these players are elite and highly talented players in the league. Expect to see them on the NBA 2K21 best small forwards list. Also, check out more information about NBA 2K21 at https://www.u4gm.com/nba-2k21-mt.
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