NBA 2K22 MyTeam: Top 10 Amethyst Cards (October 2021)

Whenever a 90s-rated card appears in NBA 2K22, moments of fear begin for MyTeam opponents. We are here with a fitting top 10 list to back up what we say.

Everyone knows the feeling of logging in to play MyTeam in NBA 2K22, ready for an exciting competition, and then seeing the opponent's Amethyst player take the court. Sad. The game plan changes from "succeed and have fun" to "what strategy can stop a monster like this?"

Most Amethyst cards don't have the Hall of Fame badges that reduce their ability to strike fear into opponents. But the ones on this list not only each have at least one Hall of Fame badge, but also have attributes and physical traits that demand respect from any NBA 2K22 player.

Who Are the Top 10 Amethyst Cards in NBA 2K22?

Blake Griffin (10)

How about that for a rookie year? Blake Griffin won Rookie of the Year, made his first All-Star game and won the Slam Dunk contest in 2011. The world was amazed at how well his athleticism translated to the NBA level.

Frankly, the man is a ridiculous finisher, and his badges and attributes back that up. Beyond that, those who weren't paying attention may not know that Griffin is also skilled from mid-range and beyond the arc. Luckily, that is reflected on his card.

Jason Richardson (9)

A college championship, fourteen solid years in the NBA and a lifetime of memories might be enough for most players to call it a great career. But this two-time Slam Dunk Contest winner made sure he gave back to his fans as much as they gave him.

It won't surprise anyone that Jason Richardson's badges and dunk stats are out of this world. What will shock opponents is that he isn't a one-dimensional scorer. The card also makes him tempting for shots from the centre and the corners, giving us a strong offensive game from every angle.

Jimmy Butler (8)

Despite turbulent relationships with multiple organizations, Jimmy Butler's talent has not been overlooked since he won Most Improved Player in 2015. Everything went smoothly after that, and he has made five All-Star games since.

The defensive badges are as impressive as you would expect from a man who led the NBA in steals last year. But he also has at least three gold badges in every category, so there is nothing he can't do.

Kawhi Leonard (7)

Kawhi Leonard has always had great skill in last-second moments. Just as LeBron James brings championships wherever he goes, the Clippers hope Leonard will do for them what he did for the Spurs and the Raptors.

Leonard has a 94 defense rating, which is no surprise considering he was given a Hall of Fame Off-Ball Pest badge along with nine other gold defensive badges. His shots are good enough for a good score every game, and it would be no surprise if the player he defends ends up with big minuses in the scoring column.

De'Aaron Fox (6)

The league fears De'Aaron Fox's new heat-up. He has been knocking on the All-Star door for a while, and after a few weeks last year in which he earned Player of the Week honors, keeping him out this year looks a bit hard.

Fox gets a dizzying 95 in three speed attributes: speed with ball, speed and acceleration. As if that weren't enough, the playmaking badges are a mix of dribbling skills and passes. It is really hard to suggest a point guard who plays better than this card.

Donovan Mitchell (5)

Consider Utah a perfect place for a sexy new shooting guard. Donovan Mitchell is no longer the astonishing phenomenon he once was, and he is leading Utah to a first-class playoff berth in a loaded Western Conference.

Mitchell's card is ridiculous. With a 92 rating on offense and 93 on defense, it has the highest combination of scores on this list. There are only 22 badges he doesn't have, which is more than anyone else on this list.

Stephon Marbury (4)

Stephon Marbury was a dominant force in the NBA and showed it by being selected an All-Star twice. He later moved to the CBA and, thanks to his ability to score in the paint and from mid-range, won a championship with a weak team against a powerhouse.

Marbury's 93 on offense feels as strong as he played. However, he is not just a scoring machine. A total of 10 playmaking gold badges is more gold badges than the totals of many other Amethyst players. The man was built to lift teams as one of the game's supreme playmakers.

Scottie Pippen (3)

Scottie Pippen needs no introduction. Much of his success was unfairly given to Jordan, but the man led the league in steals (1995) and was selected to the All-Defensive First Team eight times. His 95 rating on defense is the highest score on this list.

The Off-Ball Pest badge is Hall of Fame quality and among the best defense/rebound badges around. His playmaking and finishing also hit the ceiling. His 88 on offense shouldn't be overlooked next to his great defense; both clearly show us that he has game-changing power.

Karl-Anthony Towns (2)

Karl-Anthony Towns is the only 90-rated Amethyst on this list. So you might ask why he is second with a 90 card. Only he and the number one card are given two Hall of Fame badges. And there are reasons to use Towns beyond just being one of the league's best centres.

Finding tough bigs in MyTeam is harder than in any other position. Please remember that this year, post moves and shot accuracy have been improved overall. The badges Towns has provide bonuses to the post, which naturally gives players like Towns an advantage even without all the badges.

Blake Griffin (1)

No, this isn't a typo. Blake Griffin has two Amethyst cards, both at the same rating. The first is great and absolutely deserves a top ten spot on this list. But this one is better. Griffin is in a very special situation in all stats, with 93 on offense and two Hall of Fame badges.

Limitless Takeoff and Posterizer let Griffin dunk on the best of the best, just like his real-life version. And if players are told he has a roster of the best finishing badges in the game, then they really need to look into what makes Griffin so famous.

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