They might just have to call the position the forward in NBA 2K22 this year because there is a veritable power outage at the position. No position in the game has more starters in the 70s, meaning it's a weakness that several teams have exploited during most games, contributing to tough losses.
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The position is a difference-maker (just look at Kevin Durant) if the right player comes along. With so many suitors, power forwards will get to choose among the best of the best in NBA 2K22. These are teams just one player away from a title run, waiting for MyPlayer to bring the power back to their home cities.
What To Look For
When deciding what team to join, the first step is to make sure they need a power forward. No matter how well players do, trying to take the starting job from Kevin Durant in Brooklyn isn't going to happen for years. Look for starters with an OVR of 80 or less at the position and replace them within the first week or two of joining the team.
Next, check the rest of the starters for their strengths. A team with too many weaknesses will double team the MyPlayer and ignore the rest of the team if they can't hit shots. They'll also attack other teammates on defense, running up the score while the power forward can only watch.
Chicago Bulls
| PG | Lonzo Ball | 82 |
| SG | Zach LaVine | 87 |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan | 85 |
| PF | Alize Johnson | 74 |
| C | Nikola Vucevic | 85 |
There are five teams on this list because it's important for gamers to play on a team they like, so some room needs to be made for personal taste. But if the only thing that matters is getting the starting job and winning, the Chicago Bulls are unquestionably the best situation. The current power forward is a 74 OVR, tied for the lowest starter in the game at any position. The rest of this team is 82 OVR or higher and immediately ready to snag a championship.
Portland Trailblazers
| PG | Damian Lillard | 91 |
| SG | C.J. McCollum | 85 |
| SF | Norman Powell | 80 |
| PF | Robert Covington | 78 |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic | 81 |
Replacing Robert Covington with his 78 OVR is easy, and after that, the MyPlayer will be surrounded by stars in Portland. This is a team that has been one huge talent away from winning a championship for several years now, so players who would like to fill that void will be welcomed with open arms.
Utah Jazz
| PG | Mike Conley | 83 |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell | 88 |
| SF | Joe Ingles | 80 |
| PF | Rudy Gay | 78 |
| C | Rudy Gobert | 88 |
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The ideal situation in any MyCareer build is a team of 80+ OVR starters with one position that is under 80 OVR to replace. Power forwards are blessed to have three teams in this situation, other positions are lucky to even have one team in this circumstance. As the third team that fits the bill, the Jazz were a first seed last year and if they upgrade that power forward position, they'll be the favorites to win it all.
Los Angeles Clippers
| PG | Reggie Jackson | 80 |
| SG | Paul George | 88 |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard | 95 |
| PF | Marcus Morris Sr | 78 |
| C | Serge Ibaka | 79 |
Marcus Morris Sr. is easy to replace with his 78 OVR. The center position is a 79, but Serge Ibaka holds his own on defense, so his less-than-stellar ratings shouldn't hurt the team too badly. Pairing up with Kawhi Leonard as a fellow forward will force defenders to choose whether to bring in extra help against him or against the MyPlayer. This assures a mismatch between one of the two on every possession.
Charlotte Hornets
| PG | LaMelo Ball | 84 |
| SG | Terry Rozier III | 82 |
| SF | Gordon Hayward | 83 |
| PF | P.J. Washington | 78 |
| C | Mason Plumlee | 79 |
After being a cellar dweller the last few years, the Hornets find themselves in a chance to make a postseason push lately. P.J. Washington is ripe for replacement with his 78 OVR. Mason Plumlee is a legitimate concern as a 79 OVR center, but he does have an A in rebounding, so he should pay for his mistakes with second-chance points for the team.