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Best Teams to Play For as a Shooting Guard in NBA 2K23

Want to become a lights-out scorer for a title contender? Join one of the teams below

In NBA 2K23, there’s no position more versatile than the shooting guard. Not only do they need to be aggressive both shooting and defending the ball, but they’re also typically the team’s best scorer. In fact, some of the greatest to ever play the game were shooting guards, like Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. However, after you’ve chosen to make this your position in MyCareer, the next step is finding a team that suits your goals and playstyle.

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In this guide, we will explore the best teams to play for as a shooting guard in NBA 2K23.

Best Teams to Play For as a Shooting Guard in NBA 2K23

The truth is that getting drafted to the wrong team in NBA 2K23 MyCareer is completely defeating. As you’re either not getting the playing time you feel you deserve, or the team’s not performing up to standard. This is why it’s so important to find a team that fits what you’re trying to accomplish and is in need of a good player in that position.

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Balling out as a shooting guard on any NBA franchise will see you earn starting minutes soon enough. However, there are a few teams where a player can step in and seize the starting spot sooner rather than later. To help you get started, here are the three best teams to play for as a shooting guard in NBA 2K23.

  1. Milwaukee Bucks – With the team being just two years out from winning the whole thing, the Bucks are as close to contention as any team in NBA 2K23. The only thing they’re missing just so happens to be a shooting guard. They’re starting SG is Wesley Matthews, who carries the lowest rating of any starter in the game at 72. This is very beatable, and you’ll be surrounded by elite talent like Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo. All of whom will elevate your game and improve your chances of having success.
  2. Denver Nuggets – With a young core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr., the only thing the Nuggets don’t have is a quality SG to put them over the top. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the current starter but carries a lowly 76 OVR. Truth be told, he’s better served as a backup and you can easily cement yourself as the starter over him. At which point you would then be playing major minutes for a dark horse to win the NBA championship next season. Plus, with Jokic as your teammate, you can focus solely on scoring and let The Joker run the offense.
  3. New York Knicks – The Knicks aren’t nearly as close to winning the whole thing as the Bucks or the Nuggets, but they have a solid foundation to build around. They just signed Jalen Brunson at point guard, and still have R.J. Barrett, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson to round out the starting five. Although, their biggest weak point is shooting guard, with Evan Fournier leading the way with a 76 OVR. Perhaps the most enticing thing about joining the Knicks is that they don’t yet have a true franchise cornerstone, meaning you could take the lead role in NYC.

That’s everything you need to know about the best teams to play for as a shooting guard in NBA 2K23. If you’re interested in more NBA 2K23 content, be sure to check out our guides section here at Gamer Journalist. Where you can find loads of helpful information such as how to increase teammate grade in NBA 2K23 MyCareer.

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