One of the most innovative and popular modes in NBA 2K23 is MyNBA: Eras. Not only are YouTube views on the likes of Med, KOT4Q, and Clique Productions up, but a lot of the MyTEAM fanbase has shifted gears towards the immersive association experience.
MyNBA: Eras is a mode where you choose from four different “eras” in NBA history to start your association in. The eras: Magic vs Bird, Jordan, Kobe, and Modern. From whatever era you choose, it will start you in the certain year the era began. From there, the league will modernize as the normal NBA has with logos, arenas, court floors, and uniforms.
If you’re starting a normal league from today, here is our unofficial list of the top 10 young players under age 25 to start your franchise with.
10. Scottie Barnes
Age: 21 y/o
Position: SF
Team: Toronto Raptors
2022-23 Stats: 15.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.9 APG
Accomplishments: 2021-22 Rookie of the Year, Rookie of the Month x2 (Feb, Mar), All-Rookie 1st team.
NBA 2K23 Rating: 84
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 90
9. Cade Cunningham
Age: 21 y/o
Position: SG
Team: Detroit Pistons
2022-23 Stats: 19.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 6 APG
Accomplishments: January Rookie of the Month, 2021-22 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 84
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 93
8. LaMelo Ball
Age: 21 y/o
Position: PG
Team: Charlotte Hornets
2022-23 Stats: 23.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 8.4 APG
Accomplishments: 1x All-Star, 2020-21 Rookie of the Year, 2020-21 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 86
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 93
7. Anthony Edwards
Age: 21 y/o
Position: SG
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
2022-23 Stats: 24.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.5 APG
Accomplishments: 1x All-Star, 2020-21 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 87
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 90
6. Trae Young
Age: 24 y/o
Position: PG
Team: Atlanta Hawks
2022-23 Stats: 26.7 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 10.3 APG
Accomplishments: 2x All-Star, 2021-22 All-NBA 3rd team, 2018-19 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 89
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 94
5. Zion Williamson
Age: 22 y/o
Position: PF
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
2022-23 Stats: 26 PPG, 7 RPG, 4.6 APG
Accomplishments: 2x All-Star, 2019-20 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 92
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 94
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Age: 24 y/o
Position: SG
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
2022-23 Stats: 30.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.7 APG
Accomplishments: 1x All-Star, 2018-19 All-Rookie 2nd team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 93
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 93
3. Ja Morant
Age: 23 y/o
Position: PG
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
2022-23 Stats: 27.3 PPG, 6 RPG, 8.3 APG
Accomplishments: 2x All-Star, 2019-20 Rookie of the Year, 2021-22 Most Improved
Player of the Year, 2021-22 All-NBA 2nd team, 2019-20 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 94
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 96
2. Jayson Tatum
Age: 24
Position: SF
Team: Boston Celtics
2022-23 Stats: 30.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 4.5 APG
Accomplishments: 4x All-Star, 2022 Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player, 2023 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, 2021-22 All-NBA 1st team, 2019-20 All-NBA, 3rd team, 2017-18 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 95
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 95
1. Luka Doncic
Age: 23
Position: SG
Team: Dallas Mavericks
2022-23 Stats: 33.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 8.1 APG
Accomplishments: 4x All-Star, 2018-19 Rookie of the Year, 2019-20 All-NBA 1st team, 2020-21 All-NBA 1st team, 2021-22 All-NBA 1st team, 2019-20 All-Seeding Games 1st team, 2018-19 All-Rookie 1st team
NBA 2K23 Rating: 97
NBA 2K23 Potential Attribute: 99
Article contributed by Anthony Schulte
