Today, EA released an NBA Live 16 roster update. Let’s go ahead and take a look at the some of the changes we can expect.
There have been a few changes in the top positions of the roster.
Top 5 Players:
- Steph Curry – OVR 96 (+1) – His 3-point shot, Contested Shot, and Shot Off Dribble are all rated 99.
- Kawhi Leonard – OVR 94 (no change)
- Russell Westbrook – OVR 93 (+1)
- LeBron James – OVR 92 (-2) – His shooting has struggled in all areas.
- Chris Paul – OVR 91 (no change)
Steph Curry has impressive ratings of 99 in his Contested Shot, Shot Off Dribble and 3-point shot. LeBron James’ shooting has been off. Also, DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant and James Harden tie with OVR 91.
There are also changes to the gear:
Jimmer Fredette – Add full black leggings. Medium socks. Shoes: UA Micro G low
Phil Pressey – Remove wristband. Shoes: Nike Hyperquickness team
Tobias Harris – Medium socks
Anderson Varejao – Full leggings.
Josh McRoberts – Remove high wristband.
Amar’e Stoudemire – Remove leggings. Add right knee brace. Add left finger black tape.
Andrew Bogut – Medium socks
Steph Curry – Switch leggings to team colorway (not always white)
Jahlil Okafor – Medium low socks
Kevin Durant – Medium loose socks
Deron Williams – Add padded leggings. Left finger black tape.
Ish Smith – Medium loose socks. Shoes: Hyperdunks
Robert Covington – Add rubber bands to L & R. Add shooting sleeves to both. Add 3/4 leggings. Medium loose socks.
Marcus Morris – Shoes: Nike Foamposite Red
Andre Drummond – Shoes: Jordan Retro II
Robin Lopez – Switched left knee pad (to fix clipping issue)
Danilo Gallinari – Switched knee pads (to fix clipping issue). Add left shooting sleeve.
Jimmy Butler – Updated calf pads.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. – Shoes: Kobe X team
JR Smith – Shoes: Kobe X team
Avery Bradley – Shoes: Adidas D Rose 6 team
Kyle Korver – Shoes: Kobe X team
Jeremy Lamb – Shoes: Kyrie 1 team
Arron Afflalo – Switch arm sleeve to team
Derrick Williams – Remove arm sleeve. Add 3/4 leggings.
Chandler Parsons – Switch leg sleeve to team
Andre Drummond – Remove arm sleeve
Dwight Howard – Added sleeves (no pad), updated knee pads.
Archie Goodwin – Shoes: Nike Hyper Rev
Gerald Henderson – Remove calf pad.
Markieff Morris – Shoes: Nike Foamposite stealth
You can view more changes at EA’s site. What do you think of the changes? Sound off in the comments below!