NBA 2K22 MyTeam: 10 Tips for Beginners (October 2021)

NBA 2K22's MyTeam mode is hard to compete in on a budget, but with some tactics it is quite possible to build good squads without spending much money. Here are 10 tips for MyTeam beginners.

In NBA 2K22's MyTeam, you can spend a lot of money on bad players and make them look good. This is no secret, but it is also not something everyone can do; it only applies to people who have that kind of money and do not shy away from spending it.

With such a cash advantage, could any player have a chance of catching them?

Probably not, but it is possible to build a solid team and enjoy MyTeam without spending extra money. Playing this fantastic basketball simulator in NBA 2K22 can let you beat and get ahead of new players like yourself.

What Is Included in the NBA 2K22 MyTeam 10 Tips?

Get Some Locker Codes (10)

Unlike many other sports series, the NBA 2K series has a really active and engaged community. They use this often and hold events outside the game that give in-game rewards. Scanning the player's face is one example, and being able to get Locker Codes on social media is another.

Make it a habit to check their social media daily and search online for Locker Codes. These are free VC and MyTeam perks, and some of them would normally take hours or weeks to earn.

Play MyCareer (9)

Two modes, MyCareer and MyTeam, use Virtual Currency (VC) to improve. Players can use the best center builds to collect wins, complete missions and earn Season goals for Virtual Currency, and then spend it in MyTeam.

Use one to feed the other. A minimal player with no upgrades who never gets to start can still earn a few thousand VC in an hour. By playing MyCareer for a few days, it is possible to buy the most expensive pack in MyTeam.

Do Not Neglect Daily Check-Ins (8)

You may be busy and may not get the chance to jump into a game every day. But checking in does not take much time and costs nothing. Sometimes the rewards may not be very big, but remember that all it takes to get one of the best point guards in the NBA is a lucky pack.

However small the bonuses seem, they all add up. The whole week is shown on the page, and when you count them up, these rewards are worth at least $10 every week. Thinking of daily login as three free dollars can put it in perspective.

Keep Up With Season Rewards (7)

Season rewards have expiration times, and once they are gone (unless someone sells their winnings through the auction), they are lost. Missing these best rewards will cause players to fall even further behind as the seasons progress.

Missing the first Season goal would be a big disappointment. Future opponents will probably have these cards, badges and upgrades. Yes, there will be new rewards, but access to all the season rewards is a bigger advantage than it seems.

Collect the New Currencies (6)

Not everything is a simple VC purchase. Many rewards and upgrades are locked behind other currencies that cannot be bought with real-world money. This is actually good news; it means these are realistically attainable purchases for everyone.

Players stuck on the VC mindset will be fine when it comes to auction house items and packs, but they will miss some of the best gear that only comes from turning in tokens and MyTeam (MT) tokens. Prioritize these new currencies over VC.

Versatile Cards Are the Best, Aim for Them (5)

One of the most obvious mistakes you can make is building a team with a single identity. Being a team that builds its whole identity on shooting threes sounds fun. But that fun ends pretty quickly once online opponents figure out what is going on, change their defensive priorities with a single button and then make it impossible for you to score.

Being able to adapt is the team's long-term success, and that means being able to do everything reasonably well. Cards that can pass, score from anywhere and defend inside and out are very valuable even if their overall ratings are not that high.

Playbooks: The First Big Investment (4)

Every defense has a weakness in MyTeam, and it is all about doing the right things to counter them. Most playbooks lack versatility, and the total number of plays to call is very limited. Up to now, these tips have been entirely about earning, but now it is time to buy.

Make a great high-tier playbook your first purchase in MyTeam. These playbooks take time to understand, so it will be important to know all the play calls early in the year. Also, unlike player cards, playbooks are not completely replaced by better playbooks as time goes on.

Backups Matter and Using Stamina (3)

A common mistake is that players build a solid starting 5 and then keep the rest of their team loose. Obviously, it is better to have two or three good players than one superstar. The reason this is true is that everything depends on stamina.

Players with great players on the bench can constantly play with high-stamina players, run constantly, rebound and push their opponents, which are some of the reasons why building your team wide matters.

When to Grade (2)

Do not invest in any card unless it is seen as a staple in the lineup for a while. But once players have ten cards worthy of the lineup, grade all ten cards at the same time. This results in a faster process and lets the whole lineup generate MT during play.

The caveat here is that the cards will be unavailable for a while during grading. But still, do ten right before you take care of the daily chores and go back to a currency machine. If the cards are still being graded, play some single-player challenges when the process is done; it is worth it.

Do Not Forget the Shoes (1)

Shoes are a single menu in MyTeam, but they make as much difference as badges, playbooks, coaches and many cards. Even a few points of boost to a specific skill can turn a player from ridiculously fast to unstoppable.

Like the playbook, sneakers are a great item to invest in early because they will be great across the various seasons of NBA 2K22. It may take some time to work on early, but adding a boost to every player on the floor is an edge that makes a difference in close games.