Paul-Harden Duo Will Be the Highest-Rated Backcourt in NBA 2K18

Everyday NBA and NBA 2K17 fans check social media many times for news of NBA offseason player movement. On June 28, 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Rockets, he tweeted that he was going through an "unbelievable amount of emotions right now."

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Montrezl Harrell, Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer and a 2018 first-round pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul. This brings a huge shift in power for both sides, and it takes the point guard off the market for teams like the Spurs that planned to pursue him.

The effects of the trade can be seen through NBA 2K game series as well, where the acquisition of Paul gives the Rockets the best backcourt in the league.

Paul has a 91 Overall rating in NBA 2K17, which ranks him behind Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry. James Harden, was rated at 96 only behind LeBron James for the best player in the league. Pairing the two All-Stars, the Rockets will have the highest-rated backcourt duo in NBA 2K18. Click for more: https://www.mmogah.com/news/nba-2k17/paul-harden-duo-will-be-the-highest-rated-backcourt-in-nba-2k18