Getting a gold card in NBA 2K23 is a rather simple process. Simply logging in once will result in an overwhelming quantity of them for players to choose from. It’s likely that upgrading their gold cards is their top priority. Most gold players are sold for a pittance. You should keep these folks around since they are much better than their current standings indicate.
In NBA 2K23, not all MyTeam cards with a higher tier or OVR are better than the gold cards. The majority of Emerald and Sapphire tier cards are inferior to those on this list. Keep these cards for the time being to spring an early surprise on your opponents while you save up for more powerful cards.
- Julius Randle
Why is Nikola Jokic currently the league’s best player? His ability to create opportunities from close to the basket. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that, while point guards’ outside playmaking skills are undeniably impressive, inside passing can be just as lethal. Julius Randle can pass for a power forward thanks to two of the strongest playmaking badges available.
- Marcus Smart
Shooting guards are typically tasked with carrying the offensive load for their squad. Defenses typically focus on shooting guards because of the variety of threats they pose from the perimeter and the interior.
Marcus Smart, who has the best defensive badges in the game (including a gold one), won’t let that happen. Although he lacks the offensive prowess of a traditional shooting guard, his ability to shut off their top scorer is not to be underestimated.
- Dorell Wright
You need the best scoring badges and a beautiful stroke to be a good perimeter scorer as a small player. Dorell Wright’s five silver badges are all for abilities beyond the three-point line. In particular, he has problem areas in the four corners of the room. There is no better safety net for thieves than this. Due to his height and quickness of release, he has a significant advantage over guards in this area of the court who attempt shots of a similar nature.
- Marcus Fizer
Marcus Fizer has the credentials, skills, and hot spots to flourish as the team’s post scorer. Post moves saw significant improvements last season, and this playing style remains essential. If he’s guarding a power forward, Fizer has a good chance of winning the rebounding battle with him more than half the time. If he’s guarding a small forward, he’ll be a huge mismatch.
- Derrick McKey
Derrick McKey’s arsenal of defensive badges makes him a formidable opponent for any type of scorer, and he can effectively use them to counter any build. McKey’s 6’9″ height and near-center frame make him a mismatch for practically every other short-range attacker.
M.L. Carr is a pure defensive small forward whose strengths lie in wreaking havoc on the perimeter. His offensive skills are unremarkable, but he does have a few red zones within the three-point line, giving him peace of mind whenever he has an open shot.
Because guards frequently set picks to switch defenders, perimeter defenders are massive. The small forward isn’t typically equipped to deal with a long-range guard, but Carr rises to the occasion.
- Myles Turner
Myles Turner is a great center thanks to his 7’4″ wingspan and 6’11” height. Other than Vice Grip, all of Myles Turner’s badges are related to defense and rebounding, which is exactly what players want for in their big men. While Turner is on the court, other players will have to come up with creative scoring strategies because they can’t shoot through the paint.
