Sunday, September 18, 2016

Batman Day Stop Motion Shorts Released By DC Collectibles


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To celebrate DC Entertainment"s annual Batman Day, which began three years ago to honor The Dark Knight"s 75th anniversary, DC Collectibles has put out several stop-motion shorts created with their action figures and, of course, featuring the Caped Crusader.

In the 20-second long "Plan Your Party" short, Batman, who is wearing his armored mech-suit from Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, enter an unlit room, and when he turns on the lightswitch, it is revealed that Wonder Woman, Clayface, Robin, Superman, Green Arrow, and Catwoman all gathered and quietly hid in the room for a Batman Day suprise party.

In the "Set Your Alert" short, Batgirl is standing next to her motorcyle and watching a police car with its lights on zip by her when she gets a Batman Day reminder on her cellphone.

In the "Spread the Word" short, Batman is flying around Gotham in his Batwing, with an assit from a child"s hand, and a banner appears at the end with Batman Day information written on it.

Now that Batman Day is almost over, let me ask: How did you spend Batman Day? Did you partake in any of the numerous festivities that took place at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries across the country?

Source: http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/09/18/batman-day-stop-motion-shorts-released-by-dc-collectibles/

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Khlo� Kardashian and New NBA Champ Boyfriend Tristan Thompson Have Been "Seeing Each Other for a Bit", Source


Khloe K Posted Snapchat Video Of Her Kissing Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson and Khlo Kardashian

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09/05/2016 AT 03:05 PM EDT

Khlo Kardashian has a new man in her life, a source exclusively confirms to PEOPLE. The reality star and NBA player Tristan Thompson are casually dating.

"Khlo and Tristan have been seeing each other for a little bit," a source tells PEOPLE. "He"s a really nice, good guy and she seems very happy with him."

Thompson, 25, is originally from Canada, and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers secure their first NBA Championship title in 52 years back in June. And while Kardashian, 32, and Thompson have been spending time together, the source says they are playing the relationship by ear.

"It"s unclear for now if it"s going to turn [into] anything super serious, but for now they"re having a good time together," the source says.

The couple was most recently spotted on a Labor Day weekend getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over the weekend. Prior to that, TMZ reported that the two were seen at BootSy Bellows nightclub in Beverly Hills, California last week.

RELATED VIDEO: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna Can"t Wait for You to See "The Real Us" Over the weekend, another source told PEOPLE Kardashian and her basketball player beau were a "mini-thing."

"They like each other and are hanging out," the source said.

Source: http://www.people.com/article/khloe-kardashian-casually-dating-nba-star-tristan-thompson

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Stanford fan in hijab gets threats on Facebook


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Stanford junior Tesay Yusuf and her friends were cheering for the camera at a Cardinal football game recently, but when the image ended up in an advertisement for football ticketson a Stanford Facebook page it turned into a target of hatefulremarks. Along with her Cardinal red shirt, Yusuf was wearing a hijab.

Disgusted, she took to social media herself.

When @Stanford Athletics posts ONE diverse ad of me and my friends at a football game, all h**l breaks loose, Yusuf tweeted over the weekend, including a screenshot of some of the comments.

She wasnt exaggerating. Stanford removed direct threats to Yusuf as well as other hate speech posted in response to the ad, said university spokeswoman Lisa Lapin.

Hey Stanford, take that Muslim (expletive)elsewhere, we dont want to see it,read one of the comments that Stanford took down.

Born in the U.S. to Ethiopian immigrant parents, Yusuf said she was not surprised by the commentary and initially brushed it off, but that she took a stand over the weekend after seeing that the comments continued.

Her post was retweeted nearly 8,000 times, with many people expressing their disgust at the treatment she received.

HELLLLLL NO. This is totally unacceptable. They need to be hauled off of Facebook and planet earth, one person wrote in support of Yusuf.

Yusuf said she thinks her message resonated with people who were shocked that a simple image of students cheering for their team could become fodder for racist commentary and that the comments were made so openly.

People are feeling more comfortable saying these kinds of things, she said, noting that Facebook is not an anonymous forum. People feel like its OK to be blatantly bigoted.

Lapin said Stanford stands behind Yusuf and that the student did not want the photo to be altered or removed.

Everybodys very proud of the way the students are conducting themselves and the courage of this particular student, Lapin said. In a way this has united the community, certainly here.

Yusuf said she hopes her stand will inspire others to be anti-racist to push back against racism and bigotry especially in a tense political climate.

These kinds of things shouldnt be ignored anymore, she said.

Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/12/stanford-football-fan-calls-out-hateful-remarks-about-hijab/

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Iowa football: Hawkeyes extend Kirk Ferentz through 2025


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IOWA CITY, Iowa - - The University of Iowa announced today a contract extension for head football coach Kirk Ferentz through the 2025 season. The announcement was made by Gary Barta, UI director of athletics. The extension was finalized and signed Tuesday.

Ferentz began his 18th season as Iowa"s head football coach Saturday when the nationally-ranked Hawkeyes defeated Miami University, 45-21. Ferentz"s previous contract extended through the 2019 season.

"I"ve said it many times, I would like Kirk to retire as a Hawkeye, and this contract is a strong statement toward that commitment," said Barta. "Kirk"s dedication to the football program and the University of Iowa has brought national attention and recognition to the Hawkeyes for nearly 20 years.

"Kirk is one of the top coaches in country. His commitment to winning, graduating student-athletes, and doing things the right way is unmatched by any program or coach," added Barta. "There is strong momentum surrounding the Hawkeye football program. Whether it"s on the field, recruiting, academics, facilities, or with his staff, we"re achieving at a high level today, and are well positioned for continued success for years to come."

Ferentz is one of only two coaches in the NCAA"s Football Bowl Subdivision who has been head coach at the same school since the 1999 season, joining Iowa alumnus Bob Stoops (Oklahoma) as the longest tenured head coach in the nation. Ferentz was a Hawkeye assistant coach under Hayden Fry for nine seasons (1981-89).

"I am pleased and proud to continue as head coach of the University of Iowa football team through 2026. It is a tremendous privilege and responsibility to lead the Iowa football program," said Ferentz. "I am extraordinarily proud of our program, our players, and our supportive fans. I appreciate the trust and confidence demonstrated by Athletic DirectorGary Barta and President Bruce Harreld and I look forward to continuing our winning tradition.

"Iowa is home to me, my wife, Mary, and our five children," added Ferentz. "We moved a lot during the early years of coaching, but once we arrived in Iowa City - this quickly became our home. We appreciate and value what it is to be an Iowan and an Iowa Hawkeye."

Among the Iowa football coaching staff defensive coordinator Phil Parker and director of strength and conditioning Chris Doyle -- have been part of the program throughout Ferentz"s tenure. Defensive line coach Reese Morgan has been a member of the staff for 16 seasons.

"Kirk represents what we celebrate in our state and at our university; hard work, relentless pursuit of doing the little things right, and humbleness that allows the success of others to shine through," said Harreld. "His and Mary"s generosity toward our community and state is remarkable, and I look forward to having him lead our program for years to come."

Ferentz"s total annual compensation under the new agreement will be $4,500,000. Ferentz and the members of his staff will also continue to be eligible for bonuses based on performance.

RELATED: Kittle, VandeBerg serve as Hawkeye mentors for 2016

Ferentz is a four-time winner of the Big Ten Coach of the Year Award, including 2015 when Iowa posted a school-record 12 wins while claiming the Big Ten"s West Division title. Ferentz was the Bobby Dodd, Eddie Robinson, and Woody Hayes national Coach of the Year last season.

Ferentz was Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2002, 2004, and 2009, was named The Associated Press National Coach of the Year in 2002 when Iowa made its first of two appearances in a Bowl Championship Series event. Ferentz holds a record of 128-87 as Iowa"s head coach and ranks seventh all-time in Big Ten coaching victories and eighth in overall wins among Big Ten Conference football coaches.

RELATED: Will Iowa make it to the Playoff?

Football student-athletes under Ferentz have also performed well in the classroom. Thirteen Hawkeyes have earned Academic All-America recognition under Ferentz, including first team honors on eight occasions. Iowa players have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors on 234 occasions.

The Iowa football program annually ranks above its peers and near the top of the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA"s Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. Iowa football reported its all-time high score in the NCAA"s most recent APR report in April.

Ferentz"s 2016 Iowa squad is coming off a 12-2 season that included its first appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game and an appearance in the 2016 Rose Bowl Game, Iowa"s first trip to Pasadena in 25 years. Ferentz has led Iowa to 13 bowl appearances.

Source: http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2016-09-06/iowa-football-hawkeyes-extend-kirk-ferentz-through-2025

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Alabama at Ole Miss by the numbers: 30-point streaks collide


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No. 1 Alabama(2-0, 0-0) at No. 19 Ole Miss (1-1, 0-0)

2:30 p.m. CDT Saturday (CBS)

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.

0 Victories in 10 games against the No. 1 team in the AP poll for Ole Miss. The Rebels will be playing a top-ranked Alabama team for the fourth time: The No. 1 Crimson Tide beat Ole Miss 59-35 in 1980, 33-14 in 2012 and 25-0 in 2013. In the Rebels" other games against the top-ranked team, they lost 27-7 to Tennessee in 1956, 14-0 to LSU in 1958, 7-3 to LSU in 1959, 38-14 to Florida in 1994, 41-24 to LSU in 2007, 51-31 to Auburn in 2010 and 42-3 to LSU in 2011. Ole Miss defeated Alabama 23-17 in 2014 when the Crimson Tide was No. 1 in the coaches poll and No. 3 in the AP poll.

1 Opponent has beaten a Nick Saban-coached team in three consecutive seasons. Purdue defeated Saban"s Michigan State teams 22-21 in 1997, 25-24 in 1998 and 52-28 in 1999. Ole Miss hosts Alabama on Saturday and has beaten the Crimson Tide in each of the past two seasons. The Rebels are the third SEC team with an opportunity to defeat Saban in three consecutive seasons. After Florida beat LSU in 2000 and 2001, the Tigers defeated the Gators 36-7 in 2002. After LSU defeated Alabama in 2010 and 2011, the Tide defeated the Tigers 21-17 in 2012. (Alabama also defeated LSU 21-0 in the BCS national-championship game to end the 2011 season.)

3 Interceptions have been returned for touchdowns by Alabama SS Eddie Jackson after he took one back 55 yards against Western Kentucky last week. Jackson tied the Alabama career record for interception-return TDs held by Antonio Langham and C.J. Mosley. It"s also tied for the third-most in SEC history. Jackson moved into a tie for ninth with former Georgia DB Scott Woerner in SEC history for interception-return yards with 303.

6 Consecutive Ole Miss games have featured at least 30 points for the Rebels, tied for the longest such streak in school history. Ole Miss scored at least 30 points in the final four games of 2008 and the first two of 2009 and equaled that with at least 30 points in the final three games of 2012 and the first three of 2013.

7 Consecutive victories for Alabama when playing on the home field of an opponent ranked in the AP poll. The streak started after a 34-28 loss to Auburn in 2013.

8 Opponents have beaten Alabama in at least three consecutive seasons in the past century, with Tennessee owning six such streaks and Auburn having three. Ole Miss enters Saturday"s game having beaten Alabama in each of the past two seasons. The other teams with three-season winning streaks against the Crimson Tide had one apiece Georgia Tech, LSU, Mississippi State, TCU, Tulane and Vanderbilt. Alabama"s most recent losing streaks of at least three straight games ended in the 2008 season, when the Tide defeated LSU for the first time since 2002 and Auburn for the first time since 2001.

8 Consecutive victories for Alabama in games against teams ranked in the AP poll. The Crimson Tide hasn"t fallen to a ranked foe since last year"s 43-37 loss to No. 15 Ole Miss on Sept. 19.

9 Previous Alabama-Ole Miss games have featured two ranked teams, a situation occurring for the fourth straight season. Alabama has a 6-3 record in these games, with two straight losses. The No. 7 Rebels defeated the No. 17 Crimson Tide 48-23 in 1970, the No. 11 Rebels defeated the No. 3 Tide 23-17 in 2014 and the No. 15 Rebels defeated the No. 2 Tide 43-37 in 2015. No. 8 Alabama defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 12-7 in 1964, No. 15 Alabama defeated No. 20 Ole Miss 33-32 in 1969, No. 11 Alabama defeated No. 22 Ole Miss 30-24 in 1999, No. 24 Alabama defeated No. 21 Ole Miss 42-7 in 2002, No. 3 Alabama defeated No. 16 Ole Miss 22-3 in 2009 and No. 1 Alabama defeated No. 21 Ole Miss 25-0 in 2013.

12 Consecutive victories for Alabama when the Crimson Tide opens its SEC schedule on the road. Alabama most recently had an 0-1 conference record after a road game in 1991, when the Tide lost its league opener at Florida. This is only the third time since 2003 that Ole Miss" first SEC contest has been a home game. The Rebels lost the past two times that they opened their conference schedule in Oxford.

12 Consecutive seasons have featured at least 31 points for Alabama in the Crimson Tide"s third game of the year. The most recent season in which Alabama failed to score at least 31 points was 2003, when the Tide defeated Kentucky 27-17 in Game No. 3. Alabama has averaged scoring 45 points per game during the 12-year streak.

14 Consecutive games have been won by Alabama, the longest winning streak in the nation. The Crimson Tide hasn"t lost since falling to Ole Miss 43-37 on Sept. 19.

15 Consecutive games with a TD pass for Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly. Kelly has thrown for at least one TD in every game he"s played in a Rebels" uniform. The school record for consecutive games with a TD pass is 16, established by Eli Manning, starting with the last game of the 2000 season and extending into 2002.

50 Percent as many rushing yards lost by Alabama"s opponents as they have gained this season. The Crimson Tide"s opponents have gained 174 rushing yards in two games. But they"ve also lost exactly half that amount 87 yards on negative plays, giving them a net of 87 rushing yards for the season.

52 Victories and 10 losses for Alabama when playing as the No. 1 team in the AP poll.

63 Previous games have been played between Alabama and Ole Miss, with the Crimson Tide holding a 51-10-2 on-the-field series lead.

77 AP polls have had Alabama in the top spot. The Crimson Tide ranks fifth all-time in No. 1 rankings, with Ohio State first with 105 No. 1 appearances, followed by Oklahoma with 101, Notre Dame with 98 and Southern Cal with 91. Second to Alabama among SEC teams is Florida, with 41 No. 1 rankings, 10th-most all-time. Forty-six of Alabama"s appearances at No. 1 have come in past 124 AP polls after the Tide made 31 appearances at No. 1 in the previous 984.

120 Games have been played by Alabama since the Crimson Tide failed to score in the first half, the longest streak in the nation. On Sept. 29, 2007, Alabama and Florida State headed into halftime tied at 0-0. The Tide has scored in the first half of every game since. Alabama has a 104-16 record during the streak.

134 Consecutive AP polls have included Alabama, the longest current streak. Second on the active list is Florida State at 72 straight polls. The most recent AP poll that did not include Alabama is the final one of the 2007 season. The Crimson Tide"s streak is the ninth longest in the poll"s history and the second longest in SEC history. Nebraska set the record by being ranked in 348 consecutive polls from 1981 through 2002. Florida set the SEC record by being ranked in 209 consecutive polls from 1990 through 2002.

200 Consecutive games without being shut out for Alabama, a school record. Alabama"s most recent shutout loss came 9-0 to Auburn on Nov. 18, 2000.

233 Rushing yards were gained by Wofford in the Terriers" 38-13 loss to Ole Miss last week. That was the most rushing yards yielded by the Rebels since Auburn had 248 in a 35-31 victory over Ole Miss on Nov. 1, 2014.

64,232 Spectators attended last week"s Wofford-Ole Miss game a record for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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Source: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/09/alabama_at_ole_miss_by_the_num.html

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

College football schedule, Week 3: What to watch, TV times, channels


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The viewer"s guide for Week 2 was difficult to create considering there were so few attractive matchups on the surface. This week, the only difficulty I"m having is limiting the games to direct you to. I don"t want to overload you.

Thankfully, the schedule makers did us all a solid this week as the road map for the college football viewer is rather simple this Saturday. If you break up a typical Saturday into three tiers, you have the early games, the afternoon games and the prime time games. As things stand Saturday, there is at least one major game between ranked teams in each tier, which ensures that we"ll have a full day of high-stakes games at our disposal.

That"s all you can ask for.

All times Eastern

Marquee matchups

No. 2 Florida State Seminoles at No. 10 Louisville Cardinals -- Noon, ABC: It"s not very often we get a top-1o matchup to start the day, but that"s the case this week as Florida State heads north to take on Louisville. There"s a lot to like about this game as it matches stakes with star power. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has been the best player in the country by a wide margin through the first two weeks of the season, but he"ll be facing a Florida State defense that"s better than any other he"s dealt with so far. Not many people considered Louisville a contender in the ACC heading into the season, but the Cardinals have the chance to change a lot of minds this weekend.

No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels -- 3:30 p.m., CBS: Since the start of the 2014 season, Alabama has lost three football games. One was to Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff semifinal. The other two were to Ole Miss. This weekend, the Rebels look to become the first team to defeat a Nick Saban-coached team three consecutive times since Purdue Boilermakers did it (remember when Purdue had Drew Brees and it was good?) from 1997-99 while Saban was at Michigan State Spartans . It certainly won"t be easy, as Alabama already looks like a well-oiled machine, but clearly if there"s anybody that knows how to beat the Tide, it"s Ole Miss.

No. 12 Michigan State at No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish -- 7:30 p.m., NBC: These two old rivals have not met since the 2013 season, and the Irish have won the last three meetings and lead the all-time series 48-28-1. This will be a major statement game for both teams. After losing to Texas Longhorns to open the season, the Irish could restore some of the shine to their golden domes with a win over Sparty. On the other side, Michigan State comes into 2016 with plenty of doubters after its loss to Alabama in the CFP last year -- and the loss of key players like Connor Cook . A win over Notre Dame would send a message to the rest of the country that the Spartans aren"t ready to go away just yet.

No. 3 Ohio State at No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners -- 7:30 p.m., Fox: It"s amazing how quickly perceptions change, isn"t it? Oklahoma was a popular preseason pick to get back to the CFP, but after a loss to a very good Houston Cougars team, the Sooners are suddenly home underdogs to an Ohio State team that lost more talent from last year"s squad than just about any other team in college football history. I don"t know who is right, and who is overreacting, but I do know that this game should be a h**l of a lot of fun. I wouldn"t be shocked at all if this turns into a shootout.

Southern California Trojans at No. 7 Stanford Cardinal -- 8 p.m., ABC: I believe this game will be a good measuring stick game for both teams. We"ve only seen Stanford once so far this season, and it looked good in a win over Kansas State Wildcats , but I just don"t know how good Kansas State really is yet, so it"s hard to get a great read on the Cardinal from the one game. Then there"s USC. The Trojans killed Utah State Aggies last week, but we shouldn"t take too much from that. The week before they were crushed by Alabama, but hey, that happens to everybody once in a while. I believe this game will tell us a lot more about both teams and their chances in the Pac-12.

No. 11 Texas at California Golden Bears -- 10:30 p.m., ESPN: Texas has looked good its first two games, but it leaves the confines of Austin for the first time when it heads west to take on Cal. This is a California team that came to Austin last season and managed to outscore the Longhorns in the process. Will it be able to do it again? I don"t know, but while the win over Notre Dame was a huge statement for Texas, this is the kind of game it needs to win if people are really going to buy in.

Best of the rest

No. 25 Miami at Appalachian State Mountaineers -- Noon, ESPN

No. 22 Oregon Ducks at Nebraska Cornhuskers -- 3:30 p.m., ABC

Mississippi State Bulldogs at No. 20 LSU Tigers -- 7 p.m., ESPN2

No. 17 Texas A&M at Auburn Tigers -- 7 p.m., ESPN

Other top 25 games

ThursdayNo. 6 Houston 40 | Cincinnati Bearcats 16

FridayNo. 21 Baylor Bears at Rice Owls -- 8 p.m., ESPN

SaturdaySouth Carolina State at No. 5 Clemson Tigers -- Noon, ESPN3.com Georgia State Panthers at No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers -- Noon, Big Ten Network North Dakota State at No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes -- Noon, ESPN2 Ohio Bobcats at No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers -- Noon, SEC Network Colorado Buffaloes at No. 4 Michigan Wolverines -- 3:30 p.m., Big Ten Network No. 16 Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers -- 7:30 p.m., SEC Network North Texas Mean Green at No. 23 Florida Gators -- 7:30 p.m., ESPNU Texas State Bobcats at No. 24 Arkansas Razorbacks -- 7:30 p.m., SEC Network Portland State at No. 8 Washington Huskies -- 8 p.m., Pac-12 Network

Source: http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-schedule-week-3-what-to-watch-tv-times-channels/

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Complete NBA 2K17 Ratings for Phoenix Suns Players


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"Tis the season for all-nighters, trash talk and career modes. Happy #2KDay to all the Suns gamers out there.

With Friday"s early release of NBA 2K17, we now know how the game"s makers rated all 15 Suns players. And since of course you"ll be using Phoenix as your go-to team, we"re here to break down the numbers for you.

Appropriately, Eric Bledsoe came in with the highest rating on the squad a solid 85. His best attributes, according to the game, are instincts, perimeter defense and playmaking all of which received an "A-" grade.

Following Bledsoe is Brandon Knight and Devin Booker, who each garnered 78 ratings. Both numbers seem low to us. For Booker specifically, he came in at No. 4 on Uproxx"s list of worst ratings in the game. His three-point shot, for reasons unknown, only earned a "B-."

"Outside of Karl-Anthony Towns and possibly Kristaps Porzingis, no other rookie showed more NBA promise than Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker," Tony Xypteras wrote. "Here are a few players rated higher than Booker inNBA 2K17: Rajon Rondo, Wesley Matthews, DAngelo Russell, Jrue Holiday, Rudy Gay, Tyreke Evans, Bradley Beal, and Marcin Gortat. I like a lot of those players, but how many of them actually had a better season than Devin Booker last year?"

As for the Suns" trio of rookies, Dragan Bender received a 72, Marquese Chriss got a 71 and Tyler Ulis nabbed a 69. The remaining numbers are as follows: T.J. Warren (76), Jared Dudley (76), P.J. Tucker (75), Alex Len (75), Tyson Chandler (74), Leandro Barbosa (73), Archie Goodwin (72), Alan Williams (70) and John Jenkins (69).

For reference, only six players in the league received a rating of 91 or higher. LeBron James topped everyone with a 96.

As you can see in the GIF below, courtesy of this YouTube page, 2K accidentally used a Ulis photo for Chriss" page. We"ll take that as a sign that the Suns" ratings as a whole are still a work in progress. As the 2016-17 season gets going, the numbers will be updated frequently with how players perform on the court.

That said, how do you think the developers did on their initial Suns evaluation? Voice your opinion in the comment section below.

Source: http://www.nba.com/suns/blog/complete-nba-2k17-ratings-phoenix-suns-players/

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