Best Teams For Shooting Guard In NBA 2K25 MyCareer

Summary

• NBA 2K25 undervalues shooting guards despite their crucial role in establishing plays and scoring threes.
• Playing as a shooting guard in NBA 2K25 can be highly satisfying due to the emphasis on scoring from range.
• Teams like the Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, and Milwaukee Bucks are in need of a skilled shooting guard to elevate their gameplay.

The role of shooting guard isn’t given the respect it deserves in the NBA, and that goes for this year’s NBA 2K25 as well. While point guards are the ones who get a lot of attention and glory for being the “general” on the court, the shooting guard is an important piece that can be a real game changer. These players are there to help establish a play, cover the perimeter, and then drill a three-pointer when they have to. They are far more essential than most people would give them credit for.

When it comes to playing them in NBA 2K25, they also can be one of the most fun positions to play thanks to their reliance on scoring, and specifically, scoring from range. There are few things as satisfying as drilling a big three-pointer in the face of a defender. However, not every team is suited for taking on a new shooting guard in the MyCareer mode, which is why this topic is here to let you know which teams are the best options as players create their character.

Updated January 17, 2025 by Shane Black: As the NBA season enters its halfway mark, more teams have emerged in need of help at the shooting guard position. Because of this, this list was updated to provide further context to the teams already on the list as to why their need for a center has been evident, but also add teams who have shown to be in need as well and offer more teams for players to go to when creating a center. It also received more in-text links to other guides to help players even more and give them the best possible chance to dominate the league.

1

Charlotte Hornets

A Young Team Needs A Young SG

• Seth Curry is getting older
• LaMelo is a capable PG who needs a good SG
• Youth makes this team capable of longevity

The Hornets are one of the bottom teams in the league, but that could start to change with a good shooting guard. Seth Curry is currently their starting SG, and while he is fine, he doesn’t do enough to elevate the Hornets to greater heights.

Bringing in a new, young shooting guard would do the team a lot of good, and give another point of attack beyond just LaMelo Ball. Plus, with the youth of the team, the development could lead to a long period of success.

2

Dallas Mavericks

Becoming A Big Three

• Grimes is fine, but not great
• Luke and Kyrie make this combo potent
• Could be one piece away from a dynasty

The Dallas Mavericks just went to the Finals last season and still have some good DNA in their team. Having Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on the roster helps a lot, and bringing in another threat could be a massive boost for them.

Quentin Grimes has shown to be serviceable in his play but hasn’t really shown the ability to be truly great. Bringing in a talented shooting guard could be the thing the Mavs need to become a dynasty in the league.

3

Denver Nuggets

Replace A Legend

• Jamal Murray has regressed significantly
• Westbrook is better suited for making plays rather than scoring
• Jokic makes everything work well

Despite only being a season and a half removed from being a large part of the championship run, Jamal Murray has not been what the Denver Nuggets need this season. He is moving slower, hitting fewer shots, and overall struggling in areas that he once excelled at.

Because of this, Denver may need to pick up a new shooting guard, one that can provide the scoring and efficiency that Murray once had. Russel Westbrook is there, but he is better when making plays rather than scoring, and playing Jokic is always going to be a good thing.

4

Golden State Warriors

An Iconic SG Just Left A Hole To Fill

• With Klay Thompson leaving, the Warriors need a new SG to step up.
• Curry is still providing plenty of offense to complement any player.
• The team is old but still very, very good.

The Golden State Warriors just saw their franchise shooting guard leave this offseason after helping them win four championships over the past decade. With Klay Thompson’s departure, a door was opened for a shooting guard to fill his place. The playing time will be plentiful and there will be a lot of chances for players to prove themselves to the coaches.

Plus, teaming up with Steph Curry, who can still hit just about any shot he wants, means creating an offense that is borderline unstoppable. It’s a great situation to play on a legendary team with a legendary player as they open a new chapter in their history. Curry is still capable of hitting any shot, but he needs help to take the load off of his shoulders. Losing Thompson has shown to be a big step back in shot production, which is why a new shooting guard would be great for the team.

5

Milwaukee Bucks

A Potent Duo Needs To Become A Trio

• There is an opening to work alongside Damian Lillard.
• Giannis will draw a lot of double teams away from players.
• An immediate contender.

The Milwaukee Bucks already have two All-Stars on their team in Dame Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they could use a third piece to send them over the top. In fact, when the Bucks won their championship in 2021, it was largely because they had that third piece in the form of Jrue Holliday, who then went to the Celtics in 2023. The Bucks haven’t been able to replace him effectively, and that gap is perfect for any incoming shooting guards who can drill their shots.

Coming in as a shooting guard for the Bucks means that there will be lots of open shots, as Giannis draws a lot of double- or triple-coverage. This opens plenty of doors for players to show the world what they’re made of and solidify their place on the roster.

6

New Orleans Pelicans

• Working alongside CJ McCollum means easy playmaking.
• Zion will draw defenders away.
• Already a proven team ready to take that next step.

While CJ McCollum is, technically, a shooting guard, he has proven that he can fill the point guard role just fine on the New Orleans Pelicans over the past couple of seasons. Because of that, it would make sense to bring in a new shooting guard to work alongside him and provide even more firepower to their strong shooting capabilities, or pass it inside for Zion’s insane dunking.

There is room on this team for a starting role pretty much immediately, but even a bench role would come with an excess of playing time. It could be what turns this team into one that can do some damage in the playoffs, or even contend for a championship.

7

Oklahoma City Thunder

An Emerging Juggernaut With Tons Of Talent

• Even a bench role provides a lot of playing time.
• Play for a contender immediately.
• A team that could use some more offense.

The OKC Thunder are not in desperate need of anything, to be honest. With Shai Gilgeous Alexander emerging as a superstar and the addition of Alex Caruso to anchor their defense, the Thunder are going to be a force this upcoming season. However, Caruso’s biggest strength is his defense, which means a bench shooting guard to provide more offense is a perfect role.

Although it will be from the bench, a second shooting guard is still going to be an important part of the team. When the starters are sitting, that means that they are going to need some scoring to replace what they bring. Or when that starting unit needs a little bit more firepower, replacing Caruso with that more offensive player would be perfect.

8

San Antonio Spurs

Excel With The Newest Superstar

• Having Chris Paul to set up a play makes any SG’s job much easier.
• Wembanyama will draw plenty of defenders away.
• Play for a team that is looking to reclaim their glory.

The San Antonio Spurs were by no means a great team last season, but with Victor Wembanyama emerging as a true generational talent, they are looking to quickly improve. Doing so could see them returning to their former glory days led by Tim Duncan. With Wemby and Chris Paul now joining to lead the roster, a shooting guard can do some real damage with this team.

Wembanyama is a phenomenal player who will draw plenty of defenders away from shooting guards, leaving them wide open for an easy bucket. Paul has shown he still has the playmaking abilities needed to set others up as well. A shooting guard would be a great way to complement these two so that the Spurs can score from any range with consistency.