NBA 2K22 Best 10 Ruby Cards in MyTeam (October 2021)

Just two or three Ruby cards in NBA 2K22's MyTeam mode show that a player is serious and wants to dominate. Here is why these cards matter.

There is a sweet spot between spending thousands of dollars and being a dedicated player that many players find in NBA 2K22. I always feel that just a few hundred dollars will make the game better with better stats and rosters. But that is a misunderstanding of how the game works.

Spending money in MyTeam does slightly more than raise players' competitiveness. It may give you a few wins, but then players go back to playing against people whose teams are as stacked as their own. The best way to do this is to save cash and work hard for the best Ruby cards in NBA 2K22.

Who Are the 10 Best NBA 2K22 Ruby Cards?

Landry Fields (10)

It would not be wrong to say that every sports analyst outside Atlanta is surprised that the Hawks have taken such incredible strides in the last few years. The young players, of course, but they are playoff contenders. What does this have to do with Landry Fields? It is the GM who made it happen.

As a player card, he has no real weakness and has at least one gold badge in every category. Where he really shines is defense, with 91 points and a total of six gold badges. That is useful as an SG/SF who is often placed against legendary scorers.

Jae Crowder (9)

Despite observations that he is an asset to the teams he plays for, Jae Crowder has played for seven different pro teams since 2012, averaging a team change every year. He wants to return to the Suns next year, a rare moment of consistency for him.

The only catch is that Crowder is skilled at both ends of the court but has no badges for finishing. Although he is a power forward, he is a mid-range and three-point player. This build works well for teams that need someone who can open things up inside.

Caris LeVert (8)

NBA players are often given a lot of hype, but sometimes they just have to make a name for themselves. Caris LeVert filled in for injured superstars at the Nets over the last few years and finally seems to have a legitimate opportunity as a lead in Indiana.

As a card, his defense won't blow anyone away, but he has the ability to score from anywhere on the court.

Rudy Gobert (7)

Perhaps the hardest cards to find are centers. Many players are not tall enough to perform and have to play the position, and these players look so awkward that you wonder what they are doing here.

So thank Rudy Gobert, who plays the position as it should be played, and his stars. He is a strong finisher at the rim and an unmatched defender. As for Ruby card ability, he is one of a handful of people effective against many centers with higher ratings than himself.

James Worthy (6)

The legendary James Worthy is an obvious pick for any list. If there is any complaint, it is that his card should probably have been saved for a Galaxy Opal rather than a Ruby. But if it is an oversight, players will take advantage and buy his card at a discount.

A small forward, he specializes in driving to the rim and producing big offense with a ton of finishing badges. Not to mention the video game's recognition of the three-time NBA champion, NCAA tournament winner, NBA Finals MVP and Hall of Famer with otherworldly scoring ability.

LaMelo Ball (5)

The reigning Rookie of the Year winner has given hope to a fan base that had not had much to cheer about for a while. His presence and results on the court impressed league executives and Michael Jordan.

Although he is one of the NBA's best point guards, his card pushes you to use him as a shooting guard, which is a bit awkward. Still, he is in good shape everywhere, with at least one gold badge in each of the four categories. This includes a massive seven badges for playmaking.

Luguentz Dort (4)

With short experience, Luguentz Dort has already managed to draw attention with incredible playoff performances against top-tier talents in one-on-one matchups. He seems to have an ideal team where he can play as a shooting guard, that is, the number 2. He does not have NBA awards to show off his abilities, but that feels like just a matter of time.

Ratings at 2K, ahead of the voting bodies in the NBA, give Dort an astonishing 93 for his defense. For perspective, no other Ruby card has a value higher than 91. On offense, he can still shoot and dunk with the best of them.

Gary Harris (3)

Gary Harris, Denver's steady shooting guard since 2014, washes ashore and finds himself in Orlando. The Magic are excited to experience some consistency and intensity from the shooting guard position for the first time in a long while.

Harris has some of the best shooting badges in the game, along with a solid selection of playmaking and defense badges. If that is not a selling point, his offense (88) and defense (86) are rated high enough to earn a starting spot.

Darius Miles (2)

It would be hard to find any player who took such a wild ride in the NBA as Darius Miles did. After being called Mr. Basketball out of high school, his career took a strange turn when Portland threatened to sue any team that signed him. He even starred in three major films.

Miles stands out for having very ideal power forward attributes: he is a mid-range player who can also finish up close. Defensive badges make him a significant force at both ends of the court.

Rudy Gobert (1)

Yes, Gobert's name appears on this list for the second time. This is not a typo; he has two cards, both 89, both Ruby and both worthy of the top ten. Maybe they should call him Ruby Gobert.

He deserves the number one spot for one very important reason. He has the only Hall-of-Fame badge given to any Ruby player. The Rim Protector badge is already one of the best defense/rebound badges, so getting into the paint and finding a score from there will be very hard for anyone.

Is NBA 2K22 Out? Which Platforms Is It On?

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