With some new tweaks and adjustments to its game systems, NBA 2K23 makes the center position more important than ever.
Unlike in previous installments, a player contesting you at the center will make it difficult for you to make your shot. Hence, if you are looking to play the center role, you need a good team as well.
The following guide will tell you the best team to play in as a center in NBA 2K23.
Best teams to join as a center in NBA 2K23
To be fair, every team in the game can use a good center. The following teams are the ones that are the best in terms of team chemistry potential or have an open slot for you to make your name in.
Utah Jazz
With Donovan Mitchell leaving the side, there is a need for the guard position to develop asap. With a substantial rebuild, you can make your name all over.
Utah has experienced players such as Rudy Gay at the front and Mike Conley. But with the addition of many new players, the side seems a bit off-balanced. Hence playing at the center, you could be the side next star.
Toronto Raptors
Raptors are also looking for a decent center pick. For now they are making do with the appointment of Juancho Hernangomez at the center is appointed to ease pressure from Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam.
You can establish your player well in the center. Allow Siakam to play the four. It will be a golden opportunity for you to go down low with Saikam’s ability to shoot from outside.
Washington Wizards
Kristaps Porziņģis is best if placed at stretch four. Washington is cursed, with injuries to the center players over the past seasons. There is a space for a starting five.
Being in the center of such a scenario is an opportunity for you to shine. Plus, there are no double-double players on the side, the exception is Kyle Kuzma of course. But there are a handful of transition players on the team. If the team plays a running game, it will favor you at the center because, after a defensive rebound, it is you from where the attack starts.
Oklahoma City Thunder
There’s no big player at the center for Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can be an exception, but then there isn’t another great option. It means the center serves you with a bunch of opportunities and guaranteed PNR/PNPs for the team with you at the center. Add on an SOS call from Alex Pokusevski and Chet Holmgren and then boom.
Los Angeles Clippers
If you are looking for teams that need a center player, Los Angeles Chippers are an adequate option. With the new changes in the modern NBA, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and John Wall will lead the attack, which doesn’t hint that you won’t have a role in their rotation.
Do remember these three are isolation/transition players. It means that they will require someone at the center to handle their drop passes. With good and consistent gameplay, you can mark your name.
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento lacks a decent player for the center. With Domantas Sabonis’s acquisition, the inside will be open to the center. Position yourself well in the center, and you will receive good passes from Fox and Sabonis.
Orlando Magic
You can outshine every top pick at the center in Orlando Magic. Bamba is recently appointed, to the center but as he will be entering the fifth season, he won’t remain for so long. Therefore, you could be their center for many seasons. You should develop team chemistry with Anthony, Suggs, and most importantly Franz Wagner.
Milwaukee Bucks
You can never go wrong with picking Milwaukee Bucks as you have players like Giannis Antetokounmpo A.K.A the “Greek Freak” on your side. He is known for his offensive plays and is undoubtedly the player with the highest rating in NBA 2K23.
You will also have Jrue Holliday who is known for his impeccable defense. With these two on your side, you will be a force to be reckoned with.
Milwaukee Buck almost had the championship under their belt if it weren’t for the Chicago Bulls. Maybe you can help the Bucks reclaim their lost glory as a center player.
