[Top 10] NBA 2K18 Best Teams That Are Excellent

Updated:

27 Dec 2022

10. Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner is here to lead these young bucks to the playoffs

The Pacers are still a decent team in all respects. They have good offense, good defense solid bench depth, and the star player to lead their team in Myles Turner. They also have great players like Sabonis, and Victor Oladipi to wreak some havoc.

Myles Turner is an elite big man, swatting away any shots that head for the rim. His defense is paired with Oladipo’s perimeter defense, and Sabonis acts as a big-time scorer in the paint.

What Makes the Pacers Excellent:

The Pacers are a team of high-scoring wings
This team still has an elite defense that can’t be beat
Myles Turner is their go-to defender in the paint and danger when it comes to scoring

Pacers details:

Best Overall Player Myles Turner 84 Overall
Overall Rating 75.9
Eastern Conference

9. Miami Heat

The Heatles may be gone but the Heat are still bringing in W’s

His team is vastly different from the OG Big 3 Heat but that doesn't mean this team is terrible at all. This team found gold in the lesser-known players who are now leading the charge for the Heat to be the best team in the East

The Heat have found a diamond in the rough in Hassan Whiteside, with his insane rebounding and block numbers. Paired up with Whiteside is Goran Dragic’s ever-reliable point guard play.

What Makes the Heat Excellent:

Hassan Whiteside is here to dominate the Paint
Dragic is a highly underrated point guard and one of the best playmakers in the game
A cavalcade of good-wing players with Dwyane Wade and Dion Waiters waiting in the paint.

Heat details:

Best Overall Player Hassan Whiteside 87 Overall
Overall Rating 75.9
Eastern Conference

8. Washington Wizards

The Wizards break the mold and are now easter conference contenders

The Wizards are one of the most exciting teams in this 2k. Wall and Beal are an insane backcourt tandem, paired with some solid big men, and a third do-it-all star in Otto Porter

The Wizards agave a crazy dynamic backcourt with Wall and Beal. Very few teams can match the scoring punch their two star guards have, while Otto Porter provides scoring, defense, and versatility at the 3.

What Makes the Wizards Excellent:

Wall and Beal are a top 3 backcourt duo in the league
They have a bunch of solid defensive and scoring big men
Great bench depth all over the roster

Wizards details:

Best Overall Player John Wall 90 Overall
Overall Rating 75.9
Eastern Conference

7. San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs stay solid a decade later

Kawhi continues to be one the greatest most unstoppable players in all of NBA 2K. Very few if any, players can keep up with Kawhi’s offense and can withstand his defense. All of that is paired with the Spur's typical unguardable roster

Spurs basketball means team basketball, Kawhi is the engine on offense and defense, but they still have tons of reliable veterans and secondary stars to lead them.

What Makes the Spurs Excellent:

Kawhi continues to be the 3rd best Small Forward in the Game
LaMarcus Aldrige provides perfect balance as a secondary star on the team
The team is still full of intelligent reliable veteran players

Spurs details:

Best Overall Player Kawhi Leonard 95 Overall
Overall Rating 76.6
Western Conference

6. Minnesota Timberwolves

The team is now at the forefront of the west

This team took an immediate jump with one move which was adding Jimmy Butler. Jimmy Butler is the Veteran star Leader this young and up and coming team needed to make that push into contention

Jimmy Butler has that dog in him with his shot creation and elite-level defense. The Timberwolves still have their previous two stars in KAt with his elite shot-making and Andrew Wiggins continuing to be an athletic marvel.
What Makes the Timberwolves Excellent:

Elite shot takers all around the roster
Their offense is now paired with an elite defensive talent
The team has key stars on the bench to set up their big 3

Timberwolves details:

Best Overall Player Jimmy Butler & Karl-Anthony Towns 90 Overall
Overall Rating 76.6
Western Conference

5. Boston Celtics

This team makes a meteoric rise to the top of the East

This team has been brewing in the shadows with good picks and smart signings, now they are ready to contend as kings of the East with this revamped roster

The team is full of established stars and ready to blossom into stars. You have Kyrie leading this group, along with the skills of Gordon Hayward. We also have the solid big-man play of Al Horford.

What Makes the Celtics Excellent:

Two Elite all-star level players ready to lead the team
Horford holds it down in the middle with excellent defense and offensive prowess
Young Guns like Tatum and Brown are ready to make shots and score when needed.

Celtics details:

Best Overall Player Kyrie Irving 90 Overall
Overall Rating 76.2
Eastern Conference

4. Cleveland Cavaliers

Lebron’s still here leading the team to the top no matter what

This team’s roster is way weaker than the team that reached the Finals a year ago. No more Kyrie, and a weaker roster overall, but that doesn't matter. This team will always have a chance to win it all because of the Wizardry Lebron James brings to the Lineup.

Lebron’s one army is here. Lebron still has the athleticism, but now that athletics is paired with an improved post game, and even more elite shooting
What Makes the Cavaliers Excellent:

Lebron is still the Best player in the league
The team is full of shooters and Pick and roll guys
Kevin Love takes the reigns as the second star of the team

Cavaliers details:

Best Overall Player Lebron James 97 Overall
Overall Rating 75.9
Eastern Conference

3. Los Angeles Clippers

Blake and CP3 are gone but the Clippers are still solid

This team is no longer led by CP3 and Blake but they continue to have a super deep roster full of fringe stars. We see Deander taking a leap as a double-double machine with insane block numbers too

Deandre is still here to deliver elite slams and putbacks that are always highlight-worthy. We also have some solid guards like Avery Bradley and Lous Williams. We even have the stretch 4 scoring of Danilo Gallinari
What Makes the Clippers Excellent:

Deandre Jordan is still here leading the team with his inside dominance
Solid Guards throughout the roster when it comes to scoring, defense, and playmaking
A bunch of 80 overall fringe stars on the roster

Clipper's details:

Best Overall Player DeAndre Jordan 87 Overall
Overall Rating 77.4
Western Conference

2. New Orleans Pelicans

The two-big-man experiment continues to flourish in New Orleans

Although unorthodox in today's spacing era, the Pelicans continue to thrive in this system of Anthony Davis, and Demarcus Cousins working together. They don't get in each other's way and produce elite numbers on the inside working together

Anthony Davis is a menace inside, off of post-ups, lobs, dunks, and layups inside. DeMarcus Cousins also continues to bully people inside for buckets and step out for a splash from deep.
What Makes the Pelicans Excellent:

Anthony Davis dominates the paint with his finesse and athleticism
Demarcus Cousins is an immovable force when he chooses to score, and can playmake for smaller players
Guards that surround the big men are insanely solid as well.

Pelicans details:

Best Overall Player Anthony Davis 94 Overall
Overall Rating 76.9
Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are completely unfair just like last year

The Warriors have an insane lineup of All-star Caliber players just like last year when they won the Chip. This team continues to be an insane Mix of stars on both ends. If you’re against these guys might as well run as there is no way you’ll win

The Warriors still have the greatest shooter of all time in Curry, leading the way. They also have Kevin Durant, also known as the best scorer in the 2010s, who has shown that he can work in the GSW system. Klay is still ready to hit open shots and Draymond still holds it down on Defense
What Makes the Warriors Excellent: