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NBA 2K20 predictions: 10 best (or most fun) rookies to play as

By Colin Mieczkowski

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Jarrett Culver poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the sixth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Jarrett Culver poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the sixth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Jarrett Culver – Minnesota Timberwolves

Who said playing defense can’t be fun? This is the biggest strength for former Texas Tech shooting guard, Jarrett Culver.

His lockdown defense will help set up some great offensive opportunities on the other side of the floor. And for a guard, he’s a solid rebounder as well, and rebounding is arguably the second best way to fill up your stat sheet behind scoring points.

His rich defensive skills combined with his ability to grab boards (a wise man in Toronto once said: “board man gets paid” after all) will be a treat for gamers. To coincide with his clamping ability, the man can give you some points as well.

He hasn’t developed his three-point shot quite yet, but his close and mid-range game can be mean. Sprinkle in some nice floaters, and other crafty little moves and you have a solid scorer to go along with the defense.

If you tend to use him a lot during a game, then there’s potential for a triple-double to be printed on his stat sheet at the end of the game. Not necessarily a 30/14/15 kind of game, but a 15/11/10 type of game. A triple-double is a triple-double.

He’s one of the better all-around players to come out of the draft and because of this, he will be a quality rookie to use. Not to mention; since he got drafted sixth overall, he’s likely to enjoy a solid 76 or 77 overall rating to start.

If you’re a T-Wolves fan, you have to feel good about using this dude in NBA 2K20. The balance will make things very interesting.