'NBA 2K17' release date news 2016: Players' ratings already out; Players from Lakers revealed their ratings on Twitter

Video game fanatics, who also love basketball, are definitely excited of the upcoming release of "NBA 2K17". According to the latest reports, the former Los Angeles Lakers' star Kobe Bryant will be the main focus of the next "NBA 2K" game. The news started when the basketball icon, also known as the Black Mamba in his playing days, was featured in the cover of NBA 2K17's Legends Edition.

According to JBH News, "NBA 2K17" might focus on the career of Byant to give a better story mode of the game, which could give better gaming experience to its players.

However, game developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K Sports have yet to provide specific details with regard to the new "NBA 2K" game's development and release.

Nonetheless, several game features have already been revealed including NBA players' ratings.

Several NBA players have already revealed their "NBA 2K17" ratings on social media websites. Among those players who shared their ratings are Jordan Clarkson and D' Angelo Russell and Larry Nance Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Another player from the Lakers, Julius Randle has recently divulged its rating of 77 on his personal Twitter account. As of the moment, the Lakers' point guard D' Angelo Russell has the highest rating at 78, followed by Clarkson and Randle at 77. Larry Nance Jr. appears to have gotten the lowest rating amongst all the Lakers' players, while Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac, who are both rookies, have yet to reveal their ratings.

Meanwhile, according to a report by Attack of the Fanboy, Lebron James and the current NBA MVP Stephen curry have already been given their ratings. James, who has been dominant in the league, receives a 96 rating, while Curry got 94. The two superstars are closely followed by another great player, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook who both got 93 ratings.

Stay tuned for more news and updates about the upcoming "NBA 2K17."