Beginner Tips to Follow
The MyCareer mode allows you to build and design your own character. Honing your strength and earning a good Teammate grade gives you better opportunities to earn endorsements and finally get drafted. Even though Idris Elba will start as your coach, you will soon leave the club and earn your way to the NBA alone. Get endorsements, accept salary offers, and get drafted so you can participate in larger leagues. An important factor to consider when getting drafted is your Teammate grade. Having a high Teammate grade affects your chances of getting drafted significantly. Below are some tips for people new to the MyCareer mode, how to progress through the story, and ensure that you get drafted for an NBA team.
Avoid losing the ball. If possible, try to pass instead, as a good pass and assist increases your Teammate grade significantly. Your first draft challenge game will be an invitational. Try to earn at least a C+ or above to get a good first assessment and increase your chances of getting drafted. Play around your strength. NBA 2K20 does not allow an all-around player to score consistent threes but who is also a powerful center. Play around your strengths and practice your skill according to the MyPlayer you built. Your summer league games and team tryout games affect your drafting chances more than the NBA Combine. No need to sprint all the time. Your stamina will drain fast, so make sure to only sprint when necessary. Always use Team practice. This way, you can unlock the drills you want during practice. Attending Team practice will help unlock the Jump Shot Creator. Master the basics. Mastering how to dribble, pass, defend, and shoot is essential before starting any matches. Always practice and learn the mechanics in-depth. Choose the team you want by looking at their rosters. Teams that need your position are more likely to draft you. Avoid fouls at all costs. Committing two fouls will get you pulled from the first quarter and the second quarter if you commit four fouls. Play with your team. Study their playstyle and know how to fit your playstyle with theirs. Equip your badges to increase your skills. Equipping appropriate badges can help boost your stats. Don’t skip out on the defense. Shooting and flashy plays can help your team score but not win. Learning how to defend properly can help your team win the game.
Building your Character
You can try and build your character however, you want. The guides below can serve as a basis on the appropriate stats you can use for your specific playstyle and desired role. Take note that this is just a guide on the stats you can choose. There are other factors to consider when increasing your chance to get drafted, and it is important to grind your badges to complete these builds.
Point Guard
The Offensive Threat build has been famous for its shooting and playmaking style. For your Skill breakdown, choose the second pie chart that focuses on finishing and shooting focus, and choose the first physical profile to maximize your speed. This build is great as an all-around powerful point guard in the game. The finished build is similar to Kyrie Irving and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Below is the in-depth breakdown of where to apply your attribute upgrades. Finishing
Close Shot:88 Driving Layup:87 Driving Dunk:82
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot:81 Three-point Shot:80 Free Throw:88 Post Fade:89
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy:82 Ball Handle:82 Post Moves:42
Defense/Rebounding
Perimeter Defense:75 Lateral Quickness:72 Steal:77 Defensive Rebound:68
Badge upgrades
Finishing:15 Shooting:21 Playmaking:14 Def/Reb:8
Physicals
Speed:88 Strength:56 Acceleration:86 Vertical:78 Height: 6'3" Weight: 170 lbs Wingspan: 75.0"
Takeover
Slasher or Spot Up Shooter
Recommended Badges Finishing
Contact Finisher: HOF Fancy Footwork: HOF Slithery Finisher: HOF Relentless Finisher: Gold
Shooting
Deadeye: HOF Difficult Shots: Bronze Green Machine: HOF Hot Zone Hunter: HOF Quick Draw: HOF Range Extender: HOF
Playmaking
Dimer: Gold Handles for Days: Gold Quick First Step: Gold Space Creator: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Clamps: Gold Intimidator: Gold Pick Dodger: Silver
Shooting Guard
This Playmaking Slasher Shooting guard focuses on maximum Speed and Acceleration which is perfect for a Playmaking style. For your Skill Breakdown, choose the playmaking pie chart, and for the Physical profile, a maximum agility profile suits this build best. This build is similar to Devin Booker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Below is the in-depth breakdown of where to apply your attribute upgrades. Finishing
Close Shot: 86 Driving Layup: 86 Driving Dunk: 80 Standing Dunk: 28
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 79 Three-Point Shot:75 Free Throw: 85 Post Fade:76
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy:94 Ball Handle:95
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: 48 Perimeter Defense: 75 Lateral Quickness:72 Steal: 74 Block:39 Defensive Rebound: 80
Badge Upgrades
Finishing: 10 Shooting: 15 Playmaking: 27 Def/Reb: 8
Physicals:
Speed: 95 Strength: 51 Acceleration: 95 Vertical: 76 Height: 6'5" Weight:178 lbs Wingspan: 77.0"
Takeover
Playmaker or Slasher
Recommended Badges Finishing
Contact Finisher: Gold Fancy Footwork: Gold Slithery Finisher: Gold Giant Slayer: Bronze
Shooting
Deadeye: Gold Green Machine: Gold Hot Zone Hunter: Gold Quick Draw: Gold Range Extender: Gold
Playmaking
Ankle Breaker: HOF Bail Out: Gold Floor General: HOF Handles For Days: HOF Lob City Passer: Silver Quick First Step: HOF Space Creator: HOF Unpluckable: Silver
Defense/Rebounding
Chase Down Artist: Bronze Clamps: Gold Intimidator: Gold Rim Protector: Bronze
Center
This Paint Beast build boosts a strong and defensive center. You will need to pick the all-defending pie chart for your Skill Breakdown. Choose a balanced profile for your physical profile. This build is similar to Ben Wallace and Deandre Jordan. Below is the in-depth breakdown of where to apply your attribute upgrades. Finishing
Close Shot: 83 Driving Layup: 62 Driving Dunk: 72 Standing Dunk: 95 Post Hook: 64
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 70
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: 95 Perimeter Defense: 67 Lateral Quickness: 59 Steal: 68 Block: 95 Offensive Rebound: 95 Defensive Rebound: 95
Badge Upgrades
Finishing: 16 Shooting: 1 Playmaking:1 Def/Reb:30
Physicals:
Speed:75 Strength:88 Acceleration:70 Vertical:73 Height: 6'10" Weight: 233 lbs Wingspan: 90.7."
Takeover:
Rim Protector
Recommended Badges Finishing
Backdown Punisher: Silver Contact Finisher: Gold Fancy Footwork: Gold Lob City Finisher: Gold Relentless Finisher: Silver Slithery Finisher: Gold
Shooting
Slippery Off-Ball: Bronze
Playmaking
Break Starter: Bronze
Defense/Rebounding
Box: Bronze Brick Wall: HOF Chase Down Artist: Bronze Clamps: HOF Interceptor: Silver Intimidator: HOF Pogo Stick: HOF Post Move Lockdown: Silver Rebound Chaser: HOF Rim Protector: HOF
Power Forward
This Point Power Forward build is suitable for beginners because of its versatility. The build lets you do a little bit of everything, and you can improve your fundamentals with this build. Choose the playmaker pie chart for your Skill Breakdown. For the physical profile, it is recommended that you choose a balanced profile. The finished build is similar to Jayson Tatum and Danilo Gallinari. Below is the in-depth breakdown of where to apply your attribute upgrades. Finishing
Close Shot: 81 Driving Layup: 76 Driving Dunk: 72 Standing Dunk: 32
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 77 Three-Point Shot: 70 Free Throw: 80 Post Fade: 40
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 94 Ball Handle: 72 Post Moves: 88
Defense/Rebounding
Perimeter Defense: 65 Lateral Quickness: 61 Steal: 64 Block: 73 Offensive Rebound: 70 Defensive Rebound: 81
Badge Upgrades Finishing: 4 Shooting: 10 Playmaking: 20 Def/Reb: 8 Physicals: Speed: 79 Strength: 72 Acceleration: 74 Vertical: 67 Height: 6'8" Weight: 225 lbs Wingspan: 81.0" Takeover:
Shot Creator
Recommended Badges Finishing
Contact Finisher: Gold Slithery Finisher: Bronze
Shooting
Green Machine: Silver Hot Zone Hunter: Gold Quick Draw: Silver Range Extender: Gold
Playmaking
Bail Out: Silver Dream Shake: Silver Handles for Days: HOF Post Spin Technician: Silver Quick First Step: HOF Space Creator: HOF Unpluckable: Silver
Defense/Rebounding
Chase Down Artist: Bronze Clamps: Gold Intimidator: Gold Rebound Chaser: Bronze Rim Protector: Bronze
Small Forward
This Facilitating Finisher Build is another great all-around build. The build lets you dunk over centers pretty consistently, but you would need to complete your badges to maximize its potential. Pick the Finishing and Playmaking Skill Breakdown and pick the all agility Physical Profile for this build. The finished build is similar to Demar Derozan and Kawhi Leonard. Below is the in-depth breakdown of where to apply your attribute upgrades.
Close Shot: 90 Driving Layup: 86 Driving Dunk: 85 Standing Dunk: 44
Mid-Range Shot: 72 Three-Point Shot: 62 Free Throw: 80 Post Fade: 82
Pass Accuracy: 86 Ball Handle: 78 Post Moves: 81
Perimeter Defense: 71 Lateral Quickness: 66 Steal: 70 Block: 41 Defensive Rebound: 78
Badge Upgrades Finishing: 90 Shooting: 86 Playmaking: 85 Def/Reb: 44 Physicals: Speed: 86 Strength: 64 Acceleration: 82 Vertical: 72 Height: 6'7" Weight: 218 lbs Wingspan: 80.9" Takeover:
Slasher
Recommended Badges Finishing
Consistent Finisher: Silver Contact Finisher: HOF Fancy Footwork: HOF Relentless Finisher: Silver Slithery Finisher: HOF
Shooting
Deadeye: Silver Green Machine: Silver Hot Zone Hunter: Gold Quick Draw: Gold Range Extender: Gold
Playmaking
Bail Out: Silver Floor General: HOF Handles for Days: HOF Quick First Step: HOF Space Creator: HOF Unpluckable: Silver
Defense/Rebounding
Chase Down Artist: Bronze Clamps: Silver Intimidator: Silver
Getting Drafted
Depending on your performance, you will get placed on six different options:
Solid 1st Round Late First Round Early 2nd Round Mid 2nd Round Late 2nd Round Undrafted
Aiming for the Solid 1st round is the most optimal because your game salary would be higher, and you can earn more VC. Getting a Solid 1st round draft gives you 800 to 1000 VC per game, letting you improve your player more. To get the best chance at getting drafted for the Solid 1st Round, you need to perform great on different draft challenges. You would also need to play through the different training sessions during the preludes. Getting a B in full in-game scrimmage will help increase your stock. The draft combine and tryouts are other challenges you need to perform well to get to the first-round draft.
The Invitational
The first draft challenge in NBA 2K20 is you playing in an Invitational Game. It would help if you got a high Teammate grade to increase your chances of getting drafted for a team. A grade of C+ and above is optimal for your first assessment. Always take note of the tips above, and avoid making aggressive plays if it would mean you lose the ball. A good pass and assist would increase your teammate grade a lot.
The Draft Combine
The Draft Combine is another challenge that will greatly affect your draft assessment. You will have to go through different shooting challenges and drills. The important factor to watch out for in the shooting challenges is to get the meter as close as you can to green. To increase your stock, you should aim to get a three-star on the following tests:
Vertical Jump Running Jump Sprint Sidestep sprint Deadlift
Before doing the tests, you get at least two practice attempts. If you are not used to Quick-time events, use this practice attempts to get the timing correctly. As you get closer to the drafting, you will see your draft standing and the amount of VC you will get throughout your career. Always check your draft placement to see how you are fairing well.
Summer League
The Summer League is a series of games that will determine the teams interested in your abilities. Your performance in each game plays an important factor in your draft assessment. There are about four games in the Summer League, and you must play well in all of them if you want to get drafted first round. If you are playing to get to the team of your dreams, you should take the summer League games seriously. A key factor in performing well in the Summer League is not always shooting when the opportunity shows itself. Make sure that you are only taking smart shots, and instead focus on great ball handling. Losing the ball will decrease your grade significantly. If it comes down to it, make great passes instead. You do not always have to be shooting threes; instead, become a playmaker for your team and drive the enemy to make aggressive plays that you can punish.
Choosing your Team
Although you cannot directly choose your team, you will influence the team that will pick you. You would be able to pick three teams that you want to do a workout for. While most people know which team they want to go to, some teams are better suited to your position. Choosing these teams increases your chances of winning, and the teams in bold are the best fit for your position.
Point Guard
Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons LA Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves Orlando Magic
Shooting Guard
Atlanta Hawks Detroit Pistons Brooklyn Nets Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors
Small Forward
Atlanta Hawks Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers Miami Heat Oklahoma City Thunder Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trailblazers Sacramento Kings Toronto Raptors
Power Forward
Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Miami Heat Portland Trailblazers Utah Jazz
Center
Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Golden State Warriors LA Clippers LA Lakers Miami Heat Sacramento Kings
These are the teams that are currently in need of each position. The teams highlighted in bold are perfect fits for that role. However, these are just recommendations for choosing your team and by no means should be followed religiously. The following teams would greatly benefit and increase their chances of winning if you choose their team according to your position.
Summary
To get drafted Solid First Round, you must put in an extreme amount of practice and effort from the beginning. Ensure you perform well and achieve a high teammate grade during scrimmages and Summer League to increase your stock. The Draft Combine is a set of tests and challenges you have to complete to improve your draft assessment. Getting three-stars on the test is optimal to increase your chances of getting drafted for the first round. You do not always have to shoot the ball. Instead, make smart plays and increase your teammate grade by passing the ball and assisting. Keep on practicing and master your fundamentals before going through the games, so you have a good idea of what to do. Your draft option affects your salary and the amount of VC that you will get each game, so always check your draft placement to see how you are doing. And lastly, picking a team that needs your role will greatly increase your chance of winning.
