Predicting the top 10 Classic Teams in NBA 2K22

#6 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers

Kevin Love, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving (from left to right) with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016

This version of LeBron James is rated 99 in NBA 2K, and he can beat you by himself.

The 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the historically great 73-9 Golden State Warriors with the reigning two-time MVP Stephen Curry in what was arguably the greatest Finals series of all time. The Cavaliers also came back from 3-1 down in the NBA Finals, and are the only one to have done so in Finals history.

2016 Cleveland Cavaliers: A Season to Believe 🏆Tonight at 8 pm ET on NBA TV! 🏀📺 pic.twitter.com/7MOSPX5mYZ

— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 24, 2016

Kyrie Irving and James dropped 41 points apiece in Game 5 while facing elimination, sparking the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Irving is 93-rated in this team and Kevin Love is 87-rated in NBA 2K.

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#5 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs

(from left to right) Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014

A historically great team that unfortunately had very little time together, the 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs are as stacked a team as any.

They feature a 94-rated Tim Duncan with an 86-rated Tony Parker and 83-rated Manu Ginobili in NBA 2K. Surely there is the 2004-05 Spurs that have a higher rated Duncan, Parker and Ginobili. But this 2014 team also features a 91-rated Kawhi Leonard, which puts them on top. Not to mention an 82-rated Danny Green, who could shoot lights out from beyond the arc.

On this date in 2014, the Spurs beat the Heat to win the NBA title.Kawhi Leonard became the 3rd-youngest player to win Finals MVP. Only Magic Johnson and Tim Duncan won the award at a younger age. pic.twitter.com/5dmOqFmYHC

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 15, 2020

The 2013-14 Spurs had an iconic Finals run. After losing to the Heat in seven games in 2013, they redeemed themselves by averaging the best shooting percentage in NBA Finals history and defeating LeBron James' Heat in a gentlemen's sweep. They reached the finals after beating Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks, Damian Lillard's Trail Blazers and Kevin Durant's OKC Thunder.

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#4 2007-08 Boston Celtics

(from left to right) Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce with the Boston Celtics in 2008 [Source: The Score]

The 2007-08 Boston Celtics won just one championship despite assembling a superteam, so many have them lower on their list.

But strictly in terms of talent, there are only a handful of teams in NBA 2K that can stop this squad. A 93-rated Kevin Garnett with a 92-rated Paul Pierce and an 88-rated Ray Allen and 85-rated Rajon Rondo are a handful for most teams.

This team can shoot from outside and dominate the paint while stopping the opposition at the other end of the floor.

On this date in 2008, the Celtics win their 17th NBA title with a 131-92 victory over the Lakers in Game 6.Boston was a 24-win team the season before, wrapping up the biggest turnaround in NBA history and their first title since 1986. pic.twitter.com/Cx2ht5GArV

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 17, 2020

This 2008 squad won the Boston Celtics their 17th title in franchise history, defeating Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers in the NBA Finals. Paul Pierce averaged nearly 22 points and 6.3 assists per game, and earned the NBA Finals MVP award.