The 10 best teams to play with in NBA 2K17

Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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May 6, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson during the fourth quarter in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson during the fourth quarter in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

8. San Antonio Spurs

Defense is one of the harder skills to master in the NBA 2K games. Especially perimeter defense.

Offensive players always seem to have the edge, and keeping a ball handler in front of you can be tricky. This is why the basketball gods created Kawhi Leonard. “The Claw” is one of the few players in 2K who gives you a chance at shutting down perimeter players when you’re in control.

The Spurs are stacked with great jump shooters, so ball movement on offense is the key here.  Keep rotating the ball around until you find an open shooter; chances are they’ll make the shot.

If you like a lot of passing on offense, or revel in frustrating your opponent by shutting down their best offensive weapon, the Spurs are the team for you.

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