As the release of the game draws nearer, 2K Sports continues to unveil ratings and first looks of NBA players featured in NBA 2K18.

Today it was San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard getting unveiled.

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A 95 overall rating puts Leonard above Steph Curry, who is a 94, and right behind Kevin Durant, who is a 96.

Leonard is coming off his best all-around season of his NBA career, taking the reigns from Tim Duncan after he retired and drastically increasing his offensive output, bringing his averages to 25.5 points per game.

Leonard also maintained his defensive prowess last year, finishing behind Draymond Green in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

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NBA 2K typically rates all-around players higher so Leonard really fits this mold. A 95 is the highest rating he's ever had in his career at a game's release.

NBA 2K18 will keep up with every other sports game on the market these days, updating ratings throughout the season. But a 95 seems like a very reasonable start for Leonard.

The graphics have also been revamped and enhanced quite a bit for NBA 2K18. This first look at Leonard is another impressive example of what NBA 2K18 will be bringing its fans next season.