NBA 2K22 MyTeam Mode Explained

Learn more about the NBA 2K22 MyTeam mode.

NBA 2K22 drops with a brand new MyTeam mode that allows you to build your own roster. You will now be able to take control and build up your best team using exclusive player cards and more. However, there is a lot more to it than just this. So, scroll down and find out all that you can do with the MyTeam mode.

How does MyTeam work in NBA 2K22?

NBA 2K22 MyTeam Mode Explained: Build Your Own Team

The MyTeam mode allows you to pick and make your own team in the game. You will also be able to take part in various events throughout this mode. However, there are multiple modes within MyTeam, with each following a specific characteristic. You will find out more about them as you scroll below.

MyTeam: Draft Multiplayer Mode

MyTeam: Draft is a new multiplayer mode that players can experience in the game. Every time you start a new Draft in the game, you will be given 7 packs out of which you can choose your roster of 13 players and 1 coach. There is also a Featured Pack in this mode which will give you the chance to get 3 highly rated players in your NBA 2K22 MyTeam squad.

Every win you get with your Draft lineup will earn you Ascension Picks. The Ascension Pick will allow you to get some amazing rewards in the form of exclusive player cards and more.

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Triple Threat Online: The 100 NBA 2K22 MyTeam Mode

Triple Threat is one of the most popular modes in the 2K series. This time around the mode will be undergoing a refresh that will allow you to take part in a 3v3 mode.

At the beginning of each run in ‘The 100’ you will get 100 points. Now, depending on the difference of the score after every match, the points will be added or subtracted to your tally.

Once your score reaches zero, you will drop down into a lower tier. However, you will get rewards regardless of the tier you are in.

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Pick-up and Skill Challenges

NBA 2K22 MyTeam Mode Explained: Build Your Own Team

There are various challenges that you will get to play in the MyTeam mode. However, in 2K22, the Weekly and Moment Challenges are replaced with Pick-Up and Skill Challenges. These basically function as the previous weekly challenges.

In Pick-Up challenges, you will be able to play a game with an AI-generated lineup. This opposition team will be based on the team rating of your squad. However, in the initial stages, you will have an easy-going at this. Every day that you take part in this mode, you will get a confirmed reward.

Skills Challenges is a combination of the previous Weekly and Moment Challenges. There are quite a lot of new challenges that players will be able to take part in with this mode. You will also get the option to retry the particular challenge while taking part in it.

Lastly, Spotlight Challenges are another addition. There are 20 challenges in this mode featuring the 4 cover athletes. Completing this will also get you an event card that helps you get the Diamond Luka Dončić.

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Brand New Event Cards in NBA 2K22 MyTeam

NBA 2K22 has a ton of new Event Cards that players will get to experience. There will be new Seasonal events that will have their own special rewards and cards. These cards will have their own special stats. Completing these events will allow you to gain 15 Event Cards that unlock the Diamond Luka Dončić card.

Holo Player Cards

There are new RARE PLAYER CARDS! NBA 2K22 has introduced possibly the rarest versions of cards in the game. These cards are the new Holo Cards.
All the Player Cards that you can auction off have the chance to become a Holo version when you open them from the Pack Market.

Using these cards will require you to use certain special Agendas and Lineup rules. Holo Cards are pretty rare, so they’re worth having on your team.

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Craft Shoes in the MyTeam lab in NBA 2K22

Sneakers are an inseparable part of the NBA and the same trend continues with 2K22. However, for this season the Shoe Cards are now separate from the specific attribute boosts. You will be able to craft your own shoe in the game and choose the boosts you want to go with them. Changing the colorway is also easy as all you need is a Shoe Colorway Card to change the color.

In fact, you can now customize the shoes in such a way that you can get individual boosts for specific players. As before there are bronze, silver, gold, and diamond shoes. Fortunately, this time around there are over 500 Diamond Shoes that you can choose between.

Once you complete the NBA 2K22 Cover Athlete challenge, you will get an 18 card pack. This pack includes 3 Diamond Shoe Colorway cards for the Grinch Kobe VI’s.

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MyTeam Starters and Option Packs

NBA 2K22 MyTeam Mode Explained: Build Your Own Team

This time around you get to choose between Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, and Nikola Jokic to start your MyTeam career with. However, the difference in NBA 2K22 is that you will get a chance to earn all 5 player starter cards.

This happens once you completely evolve a Starter Player which in turn unlocks a Lifetime Agenda. Using this will allow you to unlock the 4 other players. Once you evolve all 5 players you will get an Emerald Phil Jackson card.

NBA 2K22 MyTeam Base Set

No more Bronze and Silver cards! All players now get Gold as the standard base card. As a bonus for players, you will now be able to fill up your base team with some of the legends of the game. The Base Set this time around allows you to choose between some of the legends of the game.

This time around there are also 45 different Dynamic Duos that you can begin the year with. Each franchise will get 1 Duo along with 15 Additional Duos that span across various locker rooms into other teams.

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Team Customization

Team Customization is one of the best features of MyTeam. You will be able to get custom jerseys and unique courts for your team.

There are various Uniform and Jersey Cards that you can use as your home and away strips. You will be able to use custom courts too, so you can mix and match with the arenas and jerseys. There are also some historic courts in the game that get you a bit nostalgic.

The best way to your NBA team’s Franchise Cards is to complete Lifetime Agendas, score threes and win games.

Collecter Levels in NBA 2K22 MyTeam

For NBA 2K22 there are over 50 different collecter levels that you will be able to earn in the season. There are exclusive basketballs, tokens, MTP, shoe colorways, exclusive jerseys, player rewards, and much more.

There is a chance for you to get a Sapphire Kobe Bryant by collecting 150 cards. Dirk Nowitzki’s card will cost you 4000 cards. There will also be several other players along the way with improved stats.

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Season 1: Call To Ball

The first Season allows players an opportunity to earn Seasonal Player Rewards. Go to the Season Agenda Menu and choose the 93 rated Kobe Bryant. You will also be able to get the Pink Diamond Glenn Robinson card through Draft along with a Pink Diamond Devin Booker. To top this off, there is also a Pink Diamond Wilt Chamberlain you can get. And the best news is that all these cards are available right from Day 1.

There will be various Agendas that you will be able to complete along the way. Some of them make a return from the previous game, whereas some are brand new. They will even come up during gameplay to serve as reminders of the tasks you need to complete. Earn enough XP in the game and you will also be able to get a Pink Diamond Carmelo Anthony Card in the game.

Ascension also makes a return in 2K22. So you will no longer be reset to the lower level in the game. You will be able to get the Grand Player Rewards at the end of each season without worrying about dropping off.

This is everything that you need to know about the MyTeam mode in NBA 2K22. While you are here you can also have a look at Can You Play NBA 2k22 On PS4 With PS5 Players and How Do Hot Zones Work In NBA 2K22.

You can alternatively have a look at our complete NBA 2K22 Wiki to learn more about the game and its features.