In NBA 2K22, there are two emotions. The first feeling is jubilation. At worst, the card can be sold for Virtual Currency, but this is going to be a strong team that runs all season long.
The next feeling is shivering. What if one of the diamond cards is overrated? About half of them don''t have a single Hall of Fame badge. Nothing can be a slap in the face, paying with the gamer''s heart over a card that looks good but does not play well. These are the cards that players should strive to win in NBA 2K22.
Hodey Johns'' updated this list on June 24th, 2022: After a tidal wave of new cards was released, it''s safe to say that this list should be revisited. It''s clear that not one player from the game''s release remains in the top ten today, indicating that the landscape changes in NBA 2K22. This new list provides gamers with an overview of why each player was ranked where they were, and if the individual will be a good fit for their
10 Iman Shumpert
| Position | PG/SG |
| Offensive Rating | 93 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 12 |
| Gold Badges | 41 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Veterans of the game have a specific strategy. They move toward the rim before passing to the outside if the window closes. Final preparation and playmaking are required, and Iman Shupert has both of the categories eliminated.
9 Kevin Huerter
| Position | SG/SF |
| Offensive Rating | 95 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 12 |
| Gold Badges | 42 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
By doing every part of the game at a high level, Michael Jordan became the NBA''s consensus GOAT. Kevin Huerter is very good at the game, but his badges are well-rounded. This is true for a small forward, but for a shooting guard like Huerter, it provides a lot of potential.
8 Deni Avdija
| Position | SF/PG |
| Offensive Rating | 95 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 12 |
| Gold Badges | 45 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Deni Avdija, a 6''9" young forward, has all but two playmaking badges at gold or better, and he''s plenty suitable for playing the ball around.
7 Mike Bibby
| Position | PG/SG |
| Offensive Rating | 98 |
| Defensive Rating | 98 |
| Legendary Badges | 12 |
| Gold Badges | 46 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
This is not the last time Mike Bibby''s name has been on this list. Both cards are ranked at 94s, with ever-so-so-so-significant statistics. So be careful when applying one or the other card to the lineup. This card is equally impressive as defense, but it''s worth a second look at this one card.
6 Allen Iverson
| Position | PG/SG |
| Offensive Rating | 97 |
| Defensive Rating | 97 |
| Legendary Badges | 12 |
| Gold Badges | 49 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Allen Iverson has been regarded as the greatest talented point guard ever. Anybody who is concerned about his 6''0" frame will forget about all the speed and speed that comes with him. His legendary and gold badges are evenly distributed. Iverson is the perfect card for gamers who need to keep their opponents from guessing what they''ll be struck with next.
5 Boban Marjanovic
| Position | C |
| Offensive Rating | 91 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 13 |
| Gold Badges | 13 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Point guards who possess the finest playmaking badges in the game are tough to beat. They''ll find every little gap, zip it to the right person, and it''s over from there. Boban Marjanovic''s finished is decent, although his attempts are subtle when he sees him on the inside.
4 Leon Powe
| Position | PF/C |
| Offensive Rating | 92 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 13 |
| Gold Badges | 20 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Players who desire their bigs to have the best shooting badges will need to look elsewhere. Leon Powe isn''t the best in playmaking. Instead, this card is focused on defense and finishing at the rim. While some gamers might want the versatility, sometimes a player just needs to get the job done and excel at certain aspects. Powe won''t shoot threes, but he''s generally better than other power forwards.
3 A.C. Green
| Position | PF/SF |
| Offensive Rating | 89 |
| Defensive Rating | 99 |
| Legendary Badges | 13 |
| Gold Badges | 23 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
If a power forward is going to compete with the best NBA facilities, he must be able to defend and rebound from inside. A.C. Green is the model for this, putting one legendary badge into finishing and the rest into defense/rebounding. This perfect 99 score on defense is the cake. Green can hold his own against any forward or center in the game, so feel free to move him around.
2 Mike Dunleavy
| Position | SF/SG |
| Offensive Rating | 99 |
| Defensive Rating | 93 |
| Legendary Badges | 13 |
| Gold Badges | 35 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Mike Dunleavy is a great example for an incredible shooting guard build or he may be left at his primary position, small forward, and really throw off the game. He is also well-equipped to shoot from a distance. He''s also capable of scoring incredible shots, especially for those who want an extra body on the perimeter.
1 Mike Bibby
| Position | PG/SG |
| Offensive Rating | 98 |
| Defensive Rating | 96 |
| Legendary Badges | 13 |
| Gold Badges | 45 |
| Silver Badges | 0 |
| Bronze Badges | 0 |
Mike Bibby is considered one of the best point guards in the game. Two of his cards feature due to his excellent badge distribution across the following four categories ( he has a legendary badge in each one), while his moderate stature is also beneficial on the interior.
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