NBA 2K23: Beginner’s Guide To MyTeam

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Any sports fan will contend that they’re more knowledgeable than those running their favorite team. No matter how little understanding we have of player finances, we know we could build a better roster. Well, NBA 2K23 allows gamers to make a championship-winning team combined with the joy of collecting trading cards.

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NBA 2K23’s MyTeam is about creating the best possible team through trading cards. Players are not restricted to the modern era — you could have the cover athlete Devin Booker playing with His Airness, Michael Jordan. MyTeam is a unique alternative to Franchise mode in building a winning team, and also has the option to play online. We’ll break down some tips to help beginners make their way through NBA 2K23’s MyTeam.

You’ll receive a starter kit immediately after heading into MyTeam. The card pack will reveal three Evolution cards to choose from; the player chosen will act as the star of your team. Evolution cards can be upgraded by completing statistical requirements that are unique to each card. For example, to upgrade Joel Embiid, one requirement might be securing a certain number of rebounds. Some cards have different upgrade sets that you can adjust to fit your play style.

Another specialized player card is Dynamic Duos. Certain players will receive a boost to their attributes and badges if they’re slotted together in the lineup. Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace are an example of a Dynamic Duo because of their dominance playing together on the Detroit Pistons. However, the boosts will only apply when both the players are on the court at the same time.

Once you’ve selected your starter team, you’ll need to select where you play and the