This is particularly true in online MT 2K23. There are head-to head modes available in MyTeam or pickup games in The City, or some 5-on-5 games at the Rec, NBA 2K23 rewards players who work in tandem with each other on both sides of the ball. Setting up the right picks and swapping assignments correctly or playing through screens could make the difference between a monster jam or a missed shot.
It is a good choice for AI opponents, however at times with these changes they can become AI could be invulnerable when they first start their journey. It's not an everyday occurrence however when the time arrives, it could be excruciating.
It's impossible for me to write about two games with an emphasis on MyCareer because it has been by far the most played game mode in the previous versions. NBA 2K23 is a game that has many changes, with less emphasis on the backstory of characters, new ways to connect the players with The City, and new ways to create brand. Players won't go through a long, drawn-out story of a footballer who becomes a basketball star, but instead get thrust right into their college games.
The story does not carry on into the League by involving the brass, the coach, as well as the players. While it may not have an impressive depth of personality however, it's a story to which anyone can relate regardless of the story the players could be starting within 10-12 games when they can turn their minutes up and perform efficiently.
The NBA narrative of MyCareer the players will be required to navigate modern sports, deciding if they want to keep their hands off about team issues, or let them be known on social media. This goes along with new features for building an image outside of the court that range from starting a rap career to spending time in a bar with Jake of State Farm to create an bizarrely immersive experience.
The amount of product placement with NBA 2K has always been significant, and 2K23 has so much it's comical sometimes. It's odd, however, that this makes it seem more similar to Cheap NBA 2K MT the way the league is today. Professional sports are brimming with pre-game shows sponsored by one company.