So I’ve been messing around with NBA 2K24 lately, and one thing that’s been bugging me is Jamal Murray’s rating. 84 overall? Seriously?
I mean, I started digging into this because it just didn’t sit right with me. The dude was a beast last season, especially in the playoffs. He and Jokic were like a two-man wrecking crew. I started looking around online to see if anyone else was as confused as I was.
First, I hit up some forums. There were tons of threads with people saying the same thing. “Jamal Murray 2K24 rating is a joke,” “84 is way too low,” that kind of stuff. I felt validated, you know? It wasn’t just me.
Then I checked out some articles, just to get a more “official” perspective. And guess what? Even some of the gaming news sites were calling it a “snub.” They were saying how Murray proved himself, especially after that injury, and that 2K dropped the ball on this one.
- Forums: Saw tons of people complaining about Murray’s low rating.
- Articles: Found some that called it a “snub” and questioned 2K’s decision.
After that, I went straight to the source – 2K’s own website. They had all the player ratings listed there, and it confirmed what I already knew. 84. But they also had Jokic at 98, which, okay, I can’t argue with that. He’s a monster. But still, it just made Murray’s rating look even worse in comparison.
I even found out that Murray himself commented on it. He wasn’t happy either. Imagine being an NBA star, killing it on the court, and then some video game gives you a rating that doesn’t reflect your performance. I’d be pissed too.
What I Did Next
So, after all this digging, I decided to do a little experiment. I started a new MyCareer mode and focused on playing as the Nuggets. I wanted to see if Murray’s in-game performance matched his rating or if he felt better than an 84.
Honestly, playing with him, he felt way better than an 84. He was hitting tough shots, making great passes, and his defense was solid. It definitely felt like 2K underestimated him.
I kept playing for a few weeks, simulating some games, playing others. Murray’s stats were consistently good. He was averaging over 20 points a game and dishing out a bunch of assists. I even managed to get him to the All-Star game in my first season.
The Results
My little experiment, while not exactly scientific, confirmed what I initially thought. Jamal Murray is better than an 84 overall in NBA 2K24. He plays better, he feels better, and his stats back it up.
I’m not saying he should be a 90 or anything, but an 86 or 87 seems way more accurate based on how he actually plays in the game and, you know, in real life. I really don’t know why 2K got it that wrong. Anyway, that’s what I found out about this Jamal Murray thing, it is pretty ridiculous, right?
