There isn’t much worse than playing as a point guard with a terrible team inNBA 2K22. Even with maximum level dimer badgers, a poor team will clank wide-open shots or pass the rock right back, defeating the point of the pass. Point guards who try to score themselves will often find that defenders will double them up, knocking the rest of the team won’t take advantage of them.
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So getting the team right is critical to the process ofNBA2K22’s MyCareer. Thankfully, there are a few teams out there where the MyPlayer can flourish from the point guard spot, setting the stage for a long and illustrious career and many championships for a budding dynasty.
Updated on May 2nd, 2022 by Hodey Johns:Point guards started off being in a terrible place to start off the year. There were only a few teams with starting point guards under 80 and all of those situations were less-than-ideal situations. Players had to choose whether they wanted to play for a terrible team or play for a team that wouldn’t start them for years. Thankfully, that issue was resolved as the season progressed. At the conclusion of the regular season, there were much better teams to play for. This list has been updated for these changes, giving players better choices and making point guard, once again, a premier position for MyCareer.
What To Look For
The ideal team is one that has a glaring need at point guard while the other positions are somewhat secure. Players gain the starting job based on their OVR being higher than the position player in front of them on the depth chart. For example, a player will need to have a 97 to pass up Steph Curry on the Warriors.
That isn’t going to happen, even after several years, no matter how many real-life dollars players turn into VC. There are a few teams that have starting point guards that can be overtaken rather quickly, so then it becomes a matter of who has the better support system and, of course, team preference.
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The Pistons showcase the importance of a valuable point guard. The rest of the team, while not all-stars, is complete and cohesive. but without the presence of a passer, the whole team suffers that much more. The Pistons are a team for players that want to be the starts of the squad. Cade Cunningham is an up-and-comer, but he’s certainly not going to steal any spotlight. A MyPlayer in Detroit will be a happy center of attention.
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Replacing Reggie Jackson will be pretty easy and playing with George and Leonard (asmall forward that immediately gives their team title considerations) means immediate competitiveness. Morris and Zubac are less-than-stellar but this can be seen as an opportunity for the right player. Consider their weakness on the interior and opportunity to drive in for dunks and collect rebounds. Slashing point guards will find a home in Los Angeles.
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The Washington Wizards had a nearly complete change from the lineup they started the season with. Porzingis at center is a significant upgrade and Kuzma is one ofthe few extra-talented power forwards. With frontcourt taken care of and Bradley Beal ready to receive passes, point guards will feel right at home here. The biggest perk is the 75 OVR of Raul Neto; the starting job can belong to the MyPlayer the instant that they get drafted. The team is strangely ready to go after that spot gets taken care of.
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Thanks to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, one ofthe best centers in the business, the Lakers have two superstars ready to go. The Lakers were supposed to be a power team this year but failed largely due to injuries paired with the regression of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Everybody in Los Angeles wants Westbrook gone now and the MyPlayer could be the perfect person for the job. This is a storied organization that isn’t used to superstars failing to live up to the hype. Gamers have a great chance to bring them back to prominence.
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Thinking of a situation that has it all? Good players to pass to and yet the offensive can still revolve around a point guard that can drain threes or pull off some ofthe game’s flashiest dunks? Then the Boston Celtics are the answer. No other franchise has a point guard under 80 OVR while the rest of the team has at least an 80 OVR. Marcus Smart, at a 79 OVR, will take a few weeks to overtake for the starting job. But, from there, it’s smooth sailing as this whole roster is ready to get the job done.
NBA 2K22was released on September 9th, 2021, and is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
