There isn't much worse than playing as a point guard with a terrible team in NBA 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 of NBA2K22'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

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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.

Detroit Pistons

NBA 2K22 Highest Rated Players For The Pistons

PG

Saben Lee

75

SG

Cade Cunningham

82

SF

Saddiq Bey

81

PF

Jerami Grant

81

C

Kelly Olynyk

78

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.

Los Angeles Clippers

NBA 2K22 Highest Rated Players For The Clippers

PG

Reggie Jackson

77

SG

Paul George

88

SF

Kawhi Leonard

95

PF

Marcus Morris Sr

79

C

Ivica Zubac

78

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Replacing Reggie Jackson will be pretty easy and playing with George and Leonard (a small 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.

Washington Wizards

NBA 2K22 Highest Rated Players For The Wizards

PG

Raul Neto

75

SG

Bradley Beal

87

SF

Deni Avdija

78

PF

Kyle Kuzma

82

C

Kristaps Porzingis

86

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 of the 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.

Los Angeles Lakers

NBA 2K22 Highest Rated Players For The Lakers

PG

Russell Westbrook

78

SG

Malik Monk

78

SF

LeBron James

96

PF

Carmelo Anthony

79

C

Anthony Davis

92

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Thanks to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, one of the 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.

Boston Celtics

NBA 2K22 Highest Rated Players For The Celtics

PG

Marcus Smart

79

SG

Jalen Brown

86

SF

Jayson Tatum

90

PF

Al Horford

80

C

Robert Williams

82

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 of the 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 2K22 was released on September 9th, 2021, and is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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