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
