Best forwards, guards, and centers – Destructoid
NBA 2K25‘s MyTeam allows players to assemble their dream squads by collecting player cards, which can go from greats like LeBron James and Stephen Curry to an ever-growing roster of all-time legends.
But which cards are the best for each position? So that you can establish a dynasty, here are the best forwards, guards, and centers in NBA 2K25 MyTeam. Given their specifics, this piece will not feature “unreleased” Hidden Gems cards.
The best Power and Small Forwards in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM
The main star of the Full Throttle set, Pink Diamond LeBron James is both the best power and small forward MyTeam, courtesy of his 99 Off/Def OVR and all-rounded selection of Gold and HOF badges. Like all Full Throttle cards, you can get Lebron by opening Full Throttle packs. You can also get him by completing his challenges tab or through the Auction House.
LeBron is followed in the small forward position by any variant of the 95 OVR Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady card, available as a reward for those who reach level 40 during Season 1. To add to the above, you can check out the five best cards for each position below, as well as their price ranges:
| Best Power Forwards | Auction House Price Range | Best Small Forwards | Auction House Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Full Throttle Pink Diamond LeBron James (96 OVR) | 300,000+ MT (Bid) | 1. Full Throttle Pink Diamond LeBron James (96 OVR) | 300,000+ MT (Bid) |
| 2. 3PT Royalty Diamond Kiki Vandeweghe (94 OVR) | 100,000+ MT | 2. Season 1 Rewards Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady (95 OVR) | Season 1 reward. Cannot be purchased. |
| 3. Season 1 Rewards Diamond Tim Dunkan (94 OVR) | Season 1 reward. Cannot be purchased. | 3. 3PT Royalty Diamond Kiki Vandeweghe (94 OVR) | 100,000+ MT |
| 4. Full Throttle Diamond Carlos Boozer (94 OVR) | 80,000+ MT | 4. 3PT Royalty Diamond Glenn Rice (94 OVR) | 100,000+ |
| 5. Full Throttle Diamond Cliff Robertson (93 OVR) | 40,000 to 50,000 MT | 5. 3PT Royalty Diamond Kyle Korver (94 OVR) | 100,000+ |
The best Point and Shooting Guards in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM
Another Full Throttle representative, the set’s 94 OVR Diamond Russell Westbrook takes the spot as the best point guard in NBA 2K25. He is then followed by both Full Throttle Diamond Scott Skyles and Season 1 Rewards Diamond Tony Parker. Like all Full Throttle cards, you can get Westbrook and Skyles by opening packs or through the Auction House. The former can also be acquired by completing his challenges tab.
When the subject is the shooting guard position, none can go above Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady’s offensive greatness when at both close and long range. As you wait to get him, 3PT Royalty Diamond Kyle Korver is by far the best choice, as the card boasts the best selection of jumpshot badges for the position. You can check out the other members of the top five for both positions below:
| Best Point Guards | Auction House Price Range | Best Shooting Guards | Auction House Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Full Throttle Diamond Rusell Westbrook (94 OVR) | 100,000+ MT | 1. Season 1 Rewards Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady (95 OVR) | Season 1 reward. Cannot be purchased. |
| 2. Full Throttle Diamond Scott Skyles (94 OVR) | 40,000 to 100,000 MT | 2. 3PT Royalty Diamond Kyle Korver (94 OVR) | 100,000+ MT |
| 3. Season 1 Rewards Diamond Tony Parker (93 OVR) | Season 1 reward, cannot be purchased. | 3. Full Throttle Diamond Raja Bell (92 OVR) | 90,000 to 100,000 MT |
| 4. Full Throttle Diamond Chancey Billups (92 OVR) | 40,000 to 70,000 MT | 4. Full Throttle Diamond Chancey Billups (92 OVR) | 40,000 to 70,000 MT |
| 5. 3PT Royalty Amethyst Dana Barros (91 OVR) | 90,000+ MT | 5. 3PT Royalty Amethyst Dana Barros (91 OVR) | 90,000+ MT |
The best Centers in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM
A card that scratches the surface of the true might of the 100-pts man, Full Throttle Diamond Wilt Chamberlain is by far the best center card in NBA 2K25 MyTeam, as it pairs his already overwhelming stats with some of the best HOF and Gold badges for the position. Like Pink Diamond LeBron James and Diamond Russell Westbrook, you can get the card by completing its challenges page, as well as by either pulling it or purchasing it.
Season 1 Rewards Diamond Tim Dunkan is the runner-up for the position. To recap, here are the best centers in NBA 2K25 MyTeam as well as three more top-tier picks:
| Best Centers | Auction House Price Range |
|---|---|
| 1. Full Throttle Diamond Wilt Chamberlain (94 OVR) | 200,000 to 300,000 MT |
| 2. Season 1 Rewards Diamond Tim Dunkan (94 OVR) | Season 1 reward. Cannot be purchased. |
| 3. Full Throttle Diamond Alperen Sengun (92 OVR) | 100,000 MT |
| 4. Full Throttle Diamond Cliff Robertson (93 OVR) | 50,000 to 75,000 MT |
| 5. Amethyst Gems of the Game Anthony Davis (91 OVR) | 100,000 MT |
Now that you know what are the best player cards in MyTEAM, don’t forget to also check out all badge requirements in NBA 2K25.
