If you want to quickly progress with your player, here are our tips for choosing the right team in the My Career game mode of NBA 2K22. This guide aims to present you with the best options in order to develop your player quickly and optimally. Therefore, if your goal is only to evolve in your favorite formation, you can go your way.
However, optimizing your team choice a little should allow you to advance your character's progress more quickly, a good thing given the general duration of the grind on NBA 2K22.
Choosing the right university
So before even talking about the NBA, it should be noted that one of the new features of NBA 2K22 (on next-gen only for the moment) is to be able to obtain an interesting bonus by going through the NCAA box. Indeed, as explained in our guild, the passage through the university allows you to obtain, in the event of victory in the final of the championship, four additional badges to your build.
Therefore, since each university offers different bonuses, take the time to choose a university that will give you badges that complement your build.
The choice of his team on My Career for NBA 2K22?
So, unlike last year, you won't be able to choose your team straight out of college. Even if your NBA combine goes well, it will not be possible to determine with certainty your future formation.
However, it will be possible to choose your team if you pass the intro period via high school/university. Also, if the game does not offer direct choices via the intro, it will still be possible to request transfers.
Therefore, it is still interesting to discuss the best teams to play in order to progress more quickly in the My Career mode.
MyCareer mode and the importance of a team
Overall, the choice of a team on My Career must be optimized in order to progress quickly. Indeed, the idea is to select a formation that will make you play often, that will win regularly and thus, that will boost your total points obtained.
Here are some key things to consider in your selection:
- You must be able quickly impose yourself in the rotation of the team, even if it is in 6th Man. The idea is to have game time to progress.
- Try not to duplicate the role of a player already present in a team. If you are a defensive inside, avoid a five with already good inside defenders.
- Likewise, joining a good team could unbalance their style of play if you have a totally different perspective from the rest of the major five.
- Also watch out for formations that lack bench depth. A good five will make the difference, but too weak a bench could mean many frustrating defeats.
- The team must be able to win, at least the majority of his matches. You will get a bonus by winning but above all, your season will continue via the Playoffs.
To sum up, the goal is to complete an average or even strong team, integrating with their style of play and their needs. We detail our observations and advice in the next part of this guide.
The best teams for MyCareer based on your position, build and archetype
Here's our list of the best teams for MyCareer, based on your player's position and archetype. Note that we take here, the notes and the numbers of NBA 2K22 for the release of the game. Successive updates could change this selection, as well as transfers during the season (both in the game and in the real world).
- Game leader (Point Guard): Boston Celtics (Organizer), LA Clippers (Organizer), Milwaukee Bucks (Organizer or shooter), Toronto Raptors (Organizer or shooter)
- Back (Shooting Guard): Dallas Mavericks (Offensive, 3 points and defense), Denver Nuggets (Offensive or even Organizer), LA Lakers (Offensive, 3 points and defense), Philadelphia 76ers (3 points and defense)
- wing (Small Forward): Atlanta Hawks (3 points and defense), Phoenix Suns (3 points and defense), Portland Trailblazers (3 points and defense), Utah Jazz (Offensive)
- Strong Winger (Power Forward): Chicago Bulls (Rebound/Defense), Memphis Grizzlies (Rebound/Defense), Phoenix Suns (Offensive or Rebound/Defense), San Antonio Spurs (Offensive or Rebound/Defense), Washington Wizards (rather Defensive)
- Pivot (Center): Charlotte Hornets (Rebound/Defense or Offense), Golden State Warriors (Defender), Miami Heat (Rebound/Defense)
The best teams to start My Career
We explain here in more detail, the reasons for our choices and the positions/teams that make the most sense for a good start.
Boston is an excellent training to start since the squad is very strong but the role of playmaker could easily open up to you. Take advantage of Tatum's incredible level to improve your stats and progress quickly.
Another good framework to start with is Chicago, the Bulls with a fairly interesting and dynamic workforce, including one of the Ball brothers. A defensive PF could benefit from a very outside shooting oriented formation.
Finalists last year Suns are also a great destination for an inside player. Between CP3 to pass, Ayton to draw inside cover and Booker to bombard from distance, a defensive PF would be perfectly in place.
Hoping that they do not suffer more injuries, the Golden State Warriors are an amazing choice for an interior. So, with stars in every position except Pivot, a defensive/rebounding player would be excellent here.
Finally, probably the most obvious choice: Los Angeles Lakers. If it is difficult to know where LeBron and Westbrook will evolve, a rear will take advantage of a golden squad to create chances and win a lot of games.
Teams to Avoid in MyCareer Mode
So be careful, if your goal in My Career is to become the star in your team, no problem. If you fall into the worst formation in the league, you can quickly become the club's saver. However, if you consistently lose, you won't benefit from victory boosts, slowing down your character's progress.
Therefore, starting with a bad team will slow down your development but could also be a source of motivation for some. It all depends on your level of play, your desires and your playing time. If you are motivated and have the opportunity to carry a team, do not hesitate to reproduce seasons like Jordan in 1989 or Wilt Chamberlain in 1962!
Teams to avoid when starting out
If it is not necessarily negative to arrive in a weak team, certain formations are more limited (both in the workforce and in its potential) than others.
Thus, Detroit Pistons are relatively low with, in addition, a relatively limited roster potential. Although the winger position is available, winning at the start of the season will be difficult.
In the same idea, Oklahoma needs a lot of help to get back on top, in addition to being in the Western Conference.
We could also cite Orlando which has a decent staff but again quite limited.
Afterwards, if it's during the season or career, remember that the squads are dynamic and will change. So a bad team for the 2022 season could become a great place to turn your starter into an All-Star.
So much for our guide to the best team by position and archetype to quickly grow with your player in NBA 2K22's My Career mode. We will keep all our guides and tips on the game of Basketball up to date. So don't hesitate to consult our other guides as well as our article on the list of locker room codes on our NBA 2K22 portal.
