'NBA 2K17' ratings: Preliminary ratings for the Cleveland Cavaliers leaked; LeBron James lands a 96

(YouTube courtesy of NBA 2K)LeBron James likely getting one of the highest overall ratings inside 'NBA 2K17'

Overall ratings for the different players inside "NBA 2K17" have been leaking left and right recently, and among the most interesting new leaks is one that gives fans an idea of just how good the defending champion, the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be in the upcoming game.

A screenshot featuring the ratings of different Cavaliers was shared recently on Twitter by user "@RTH_33," and notably, it looks like multi-time league MVP and three-time NBA Champion LeBron James will once again be among the best in the game.

According to the screenshot, James will sport a 96 overall rating with impressive marks in inside scoring, playmaking and perimeter defense buttressing that high score.

Dynamic floor general Kyrie Irving has also been given a solid overall mark in "NBA 2K17," landing an 89, and it also appears as though he will be an elite marksman from long range.

Rounding out the rest of the Cavaliers' big three is Kevin Love, and while his overall rating of 82 lags significantly behind both James and Irving, he still projects to be a top-level rebounder whenever he takes to the virtual court.

Also projecting to be a top-shelf rebounder in the upcoming game is Tristan Thompson, and his overall mark currently stands at a solid 81.

Other Cavaliers' players who had their ratings revealed are J.R. Smith – who has been given a 77 – and the trio of Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson and Iman Shumpert who have all earned 74 overall marks.

Notably, not all player ratings that have been revealed may be final, as "NBA 2K" community manager Chris Manning indicated over on Twitter, so some Cavaliers may still have their overall marks bumped up or brought down in the weeks leading up to the game's release, though the latest leak does give fans a good idea of what to expect.

"NBA 2K17" will be released for the PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and the Xbox One on Sept. 20.

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