NBA 2K23 is launching this Friday, September 9 2022! Before fans jump into the game, we’ve got you covered on the best teams to play in NBA 2K23 so you don’t miss a beat!

Best teams to play in NBA 2K23

So without further ado, here are the best teams to play in this year’s game:

1. Philadelphia 76ers

The best team to play in NBA 2K23 currently is the Philadelphia 76ers, boasting the following players

  • Joel Embiid (Center): 96 OverallJames Harden (Point Guard): 89 OverallTyrese Maxey (Shooting Guard): 85 OverallTobias Harris (Small Forward): 82 OverallP.J Tucker (Power Foward): 77 Overall

Joel Embiid is arguably one of the best Center in the game, boasting dominant statistics in the inside with 90 Standing Dunk, 86 Mid-Range and also a 81 3PT rating to make him a threat behind the arc!

James Harden looks to return to the Sixers this year, and boasting a 89 Rated is certainly a great way to kickstart the 2022-23 Season!

2. Milwaukee Bucks

Arguably the best team in NBA 2K23, we can’t leave Milwaukee Bucks off this list! We’ll break up the roster a little hre:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Power Forward): 97 OverallJrue Holiday (Point Guard): 86 OverallKhris Middleton (Small Forward): 86 OverallBrook Lopez (Center): 80 OverallBobby Portis (Center): Bobby Portis Jr

Milwaukee are so strong as they identify perfect with the position-less basketball, boasting three big men in their starting five.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the game currently which propels the roster to even more heights, however Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton come in strong with 86 a piece!

3. Boston Celtics

NBA Finals finalists enter third with a roster that is oozing with youth and well-balanced overalls across the board. To remind ourselves, this is the Boston Celtics starting five:

  • Jayson Tatum (Small Forward): 93 OverallJaylen Brown (Shooting Guard): 87 OverallRobert Williams III (Center): 85 OverallMarcus Smart (Point Guard): 82 OverallAl Horford (Power Forward): 82 Overall

The Boston Celtics at the moment look like a team who will gradually improve as the season unfolds, which may reflect off their pre-playoff overall in NBA 2K23.

Jayson Tatum, undoubtedly their best player starts off as a 93 Overall in NBA 2K23, this could easily improve as the season unfolds to become one of the best in the league.

A team definitely to look out for in NBA 2K23, and to strongly consider when playing head to head or MyNBA!

4. Golden State Warriors

We can’t forget the splash brothers in this! We see Golden State Warriors claim the fourth best team in NBA 2K23.

While it may be surprising to see Golden State Warriors 4th being the reigning championship holders – the roster does fall off a little following Stephen Curry.

With Steph being easily the best on the roster, does the following players follow suit as the season unfolds? Being the reigning champs, all eyes will be on this roster for sure.

5. Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns grab the fifth spot as one of the best teams in NBA still boasting a really strong lineup.

It’s noted that poster boy, Devin Booker and Chris Paul linger both at low 90s which is great players for fans to use as building blocks in modes such as MyNBA.

DeAndre Ayton is ever growing and Mikal Bridges is an excellent defensive anchor to have on your squad as you battle it out against other team’s best players!