NBA 2K23 MyCareer mode has a ton of different ways players can boost up their teammate ratings and rake in the precious VC. Here are the best ways to do it efficiently.
NBA 2K’s MyCareer mode is one of the most popular modes in the entire basketball sim.
Each year, players create a new character with a new archetype and start their journey both in the NBA as well as online against other players in various competitive game modes.
Like each year, players want to know how to increase their teammate grade and get the most VC possible each game. Let’s get into the most effective ways to do just that.
How to increase teammate grade in NBA 2K23
In order to increase your teammate grade in NBA 2K23 MyCareer games, you’ll have to execute helpful plays for your team on offense as well as defense. Putting up tons of points won’t boost your teammate grade to an A+, so make sure to focus on the little things which will add up over the course of a game.
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Here are the best ways to increase teammate grade:
| Player action | Teammate grade increase | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assist | High | Pass to a teammate leading to a score |
| Steal | High | Take the ball from the offensive player |
| Block | High | Block the shot of an opposing player |
| Poking the ball | Medium | Stripping the ball away from the offensive player |
| Find open teammate | Medium | Passing to an open teammate and they take a shot |
| Good shot contest | Medium | Contest a shot directly |
| Defensive rebound | Medium | Rebounding the ball on the defensive end |
| Offensive rebound | Medium | Rebounding the ball on the offensive end |
| Pass leading to a score | Medium | Pass the ball to a teammate who passes it again and scores |
| Pass leading to a foul | Medium | Pass to a teammate who gets fouled for free throws |
| Good shot selection | Medium | Attempt an open shot |
| Multiple defensive stops | Low | At least 4 consecutive defensive stops by the team as a whole |
| Fill lane correctly | Low | Good spacing in transition |
| Successful box out | Low | Box out an opposing player |
| A good pass | Low | Execute a clean pass |
| Free throw | Low | Make a free throw |
| Good screen | Low | Plant a screen for a teammate |
| Good ball movement | Low | Pass the ball around |
Follow this guide and you’ll be raking in the A+ performances in no time.
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