NBA 2K19: Best Starter Squad in MyTeam

Quickly becoming the most enjoyable mode in NBA 2K19, surpassing the much beloved MyCareer mode. MyTeam has something for everyone, giving the opportunity for players to build their own dream roster while collecting hundreds of cards to take on other MyTeam players, NBA teams, historical rosters, and other fantasy teams.

Unfortunately, for many MyTeam can seem extremely overwhelming for a new, casual player of the great mode. Given that not everyone can nor wants to spend hundreds of dollars on VC to earn a team stacked with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry, it can seem difficult to begin the path to MyTeam greatness. Today we take a look at the best budget options to put in your starting lineup to guarantee that you are ready to take your MyTeam into any game mode of MyTeam and beat any competition to help improve your team.

Point Guard:

Trae Young

Player Attributes: Height - 6'2, Weight - 178 pounds, Rating - 77 Gold Card

Trae Young at the Atlanta Hawks Media Day

Trae Young is one of the most talked about rookies of this year's draft, whether you think he'll become the next Steph Curry, or barely be on a starting roster in 5 years, there is no argument that he is one of the best gold point guards you will be able to find on MyTeam in NBA 2K19.

While it is a shame he wasn't given any shooting badges, like bronze limitless range, Trae Young will still be able to put on a show in your MyTeam and get you out of some sticky situations with his excellent shooting.

His shooting statistics, while very nice at 82 for all three of the three-point shot categories, do not do this card justice as his combination of speed and excellent ball control, mixed with a crazy good range of dribble moves, allow Young to run your offense no matter what style you play the game.

Shooting Guard:

Craig Ehlo

Player Attributes: Height - 6'6, Weight - 180 pounds, Rating - 83 Emerald Card

One of the most famous players in history for the wrong reason, Craig Ehlo is most commonly known for the man Michael Jordan hit "the shot" over to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of a first-round series.

The 83 emerald card can be unlocked by earning just 3 tokens in MyTeam this year, a happy price to pay for one of the most knock-down shooting guards you will come across until you save up enough for a certain Golden State All-Star. A 90 rated open three combined with some nice hot zones for a shooting guard will make sure defenders will stay high up on this guy from anywhere on the court spreading the floor nicely.

His speed looks slow, but that isn't an issue, this card is there to hit three after three after three, and that's just what he'll do. Even the smallest amount of space will give Ehlo a great chance of scoring, an 88 contested three-point shot combined with the gold Deep Range Dead-Eye badge allows him to make clutch shots with defenders in his face.

Small Forward:

Brandon Ingram

Player Attributes: Height - 6'9, Weight - 190 pounds, Rating - 80 Emerald Card

Brandon Ingram is one of the highest rated young stars in the current NBA, and in MyTeam it is no different.

With Ingram at small forward, he has the speed, athleticism, and height to match up against the Kevin Durant's and LeBron's of the MyTeam universe. His defensive ability is a key factor in why he will fit perfectly in your starter squad, but not the only reason, he also has above average shooting for a small forward of his capabilities, while bringing to the table a bronze Catch and Shoot badge and having hot zones behind the three-point line and also at the rim.

Ingram's ability to pull up for a shot, while also being able to blow past defenders and dunk it at the ring means opponents will not be able to sag off him like if you had a Giannis Antetokounmpo at this position to play help defense. His speed and length is a great combo on defense and with good passing, he will be your go to go to start off the fast break after a good defensive possession.

Power Forward:

Channing Frye

Player Attributes: Height - 6'11, Weight - 245 pounds, Rating - 82 Emerald Card

Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers

While he may be looking towards the end of his long NBA career, the number 8 pick in the 2005 NBA Draft still makes for an excellent budget choice for your starting lineup.

For only three tokens in the emerald reward section you will receive a card that was made for NBA 2K19. The seemingly unstoppable pick and pop play with Frye opens up the court for the rest of the team, dragging out an opposition big, and if they fail to close him out a 90 open shot three along with the gold Catch n Shoot badge will see your opponent punished anytime they leave him open.

Frye isn't much of a defender but his incredible offensive arsenal will allow you to score at will in the early stages of your MyTeam career.

Centre:

Jonas Valanciunas

Player Attributes: Height - 7'0, Weight - 255 pounds, Rating - 82 Emerald Card

Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Three

The Toronto big man is the epitome of what you need from a centre in MyTeam in 2K19. Incredible strength, size and athleticism for such a cheap option, Valanciunas will be one of your last upgrades to those of a higher caliber in your lineup.

Combines all key area's impressively, Valanciunas has a good post game, adding to the Drop Stepper badge, and can still stretch the floor as good as anyone with a 76 rated three point shot and a very high mid range rating at 85.

While Valanciunas will be a nice attacking threat in your lineup, his main objective will be protecting the rim and being able to keep up with the more highly rated centres people use such as Porzingis or Towns on the pick n roll.