With line up restrictions it can be hard to put together a lineup of elite players. Here are some NBA 2K15 MyTeam Tips for the best Silver players for restricted line ups that can play at a Gold or near Gold level. These players are good enough to be Golds and can contribute at a high level. Some might cost a pretty penny for silver players but they provide a great value.
Silver PG: Mike Conley
HT: 6’1” WT: 185 Overall: 83
Strengths: Defense, Playmaking, Athleticism
Weakness: Shaky Three Point Shooting
How to use Effectively: Mike Conely is a great guy to run an offense, his great speed, passing and finishing make him a legitimate threat in the pick and roll and fast break game. One of the best athletes at the position although not really a dunker. Great in between game with floaters and midrange. Three shooting is average but hits more than he should. Defensively he can hang with any point guard.
Avoid: Spot up Three Shooting
Legend Silver PG: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
HT: 6’1” WT: 162 Overall: 81
Strengths: Off the Dribble Offense, Jump shooting, Athleticism
Weakness: Passing for Position, Defense
How to use Effectively: This guy was Steph Curry before Steph Curry. Money off the dribble and a fast release. Three shooting is a little low in my opinion but still hits a good amount. Midrange game is straight cash. Amazing finishing for such a small guy. Throws down the hammer on dunks. Pick and roll is a good option but look to score with Mahmoud from it. Passing is suspect. Defensively he is quick but little strength of skills.
Avoid: Launching Threes, Defending without Help
Honorable Mention: Ty Lawson Nuggets, Kemba Walker Hornets, Daren Collision Kings, Jose Calderon Knicks, Jrue Holiday Pelicans, Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic Suns
Silver SG: Klay Thompson
HT: 6’7” WT: 205 Overall: 82
Strengths: Jump shooting, Versatility, All Around Game
Weakness: Athleticism, Release, Inside Scoring
How to use Effectively: Money Jump shooter. Knockdown from three and mid but sometimes misses shots he really should make. Great versatility for the position and can play either wing position easily. Not a great finisher or defender but holds his own in both.
Avoid: Attacking the Rim, Guarding Elite SFs
Legend Silver SG: Reggie Lewis
HT: 6’7” WT: 195 Overall: 83
Strengths: Midrange, Attacking, Getting to the Line, Defense
Weakness: Three Point Shooting
How to use Effectively: GET TO THE RIM!!! Great finisher and dunker but best of all has a very high Draw Foul tendency, pair that with his 87 Free Throw and he is a point making machine. Can Finishing over or around anyone in the game. Draws fouls on bigs with easy. Great in transition. Lock Down defender. Can easily play SG or SF and can be trouble for even the elite wing players.
Avoid: Shooting Threes, Trying to Posterize Everyone
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Butler Bulls, Avery Bradley Celtics, Jamal Crawford Clippers, Jeff Hornacek Jazz, Victor Oladipo Magic, Dan Majerle Suns, Drazen Petrovic Trailblazers, Brad Beal Wizards
Silver SF: Nick Young
HT: 6’7” WT: 210 Overall: 78
Strengths: Creating, Shooting, Versatility
Weakness: Defense
How to use Effectively: Nick Young is instant offense. Knockdown from deep and consistent off the dribble from midrange. Good not great finishing but don’t shy away from attacking. Really not great at anything else but scoring. Defensively he is a turnstile, no awareness, don’t leave him one on one on legit SFs.
Avoid: One on One Defense, Passing Difficulty
Legend Silver SF: Kiki Vandeweghe
HT: 6’8” WT: 220 Overall: 82
Strengths: Midrange, Inside Scoring
Weakness: Athleticism, Rebounding
How to use Effectively: Scoring from midrange to the rim is where he should be best used. Money from mid, he is ice. Off balance shooting is not preferred but he will still hit regularly. Decent three point shooting but better suited to play inside. Defense he is not thing special but nothing terrible. Great stretch four but limited rebounding.
Avoid: Volume Three Point Shooting
Honorable Mention: Chandler Parsons Mavericks, Tyreke Evans Pelicans, Mark Aguirre Pistons, Trevor Ariza Rockets, Gerald Green Suns, Luol Deng Heat, Gordon Hayward Jazz
Silver PF: Pau Gasol
HT: 7’0” WT: 250 Overall: 82
Strengths: Versatile Offensive Game, Passing, Defense, Versatility
Weakness: Speed and Quickness
How to use Effectively: Pretty much has a complete offensive game as a legit big. Can play either PF or C easily. Nasty on the low block with fakes hooks and fades. Nice but not money midrange. Good rebounder and very aware on defense. Really good in pick and pop or roll game. Defensively he is strong but not much of a shot blocker. Great late game big due to his solid shooting and good free throw rating.
Avoid: Using Midrange too much
Legend Silver PF: Horace Grant
HT: 6’10” WT: 215 Overall: 81
Strengths: Defense, Offensive Rebounding
Weakness: Nothing Special Offensively, Defensive Rebounding
How to use Effectively: Really not much of an offensive player though has a usable midrange game and can finish inside decently. His real value is as a lockdown defender. Not an elite shot blocker but really hard to score in the post. Good outlet passer so look to start breaks with him.
Avoid: Trying to Score
Honorable Mention: Derrick Favors Jazz, Amare Stoudemire Knicks, Carlos Boozer Lakers, Kevin Garnett Nets, Kenneth Faried Nuggets, David West Pacers, Ryan Anderson Pelicans, Greg Monroe Pistons, Nene Wizards
Silver C: Marcin Gortat
HT: 6’11” WT: 240 Overall: 81
Strengths: Pick and Roll, Well Rounded
Weakness: Nothing Glaring
How to use Effectively: Pick and Roll is the name of the game with Marcin. Rarely misses inside. Decent post game but I wouldn’t really look to score with him from the post. Usable midrange game if wide open. Defensively has good strength and good shot blocking. Above average rebounder but gets more rebounds than he probably should in my experience. Makes Free throws.
Avoid: Jumpers, Post Game
Legend Silver C: Kevin Duckworth
HT: 7’0” WT: 275 Overall: 78
Strengths: Low Block Scoring, Strength
Weakness: Quickness, Athleticism, Defense
How to use Effectively: I am fairly bias toward Duckworth because of the show he put on while he was on my 2K13 MyTeam. The man is a beast. Great from the post but his fade is pretty wacky so I would try to use up fakes and hooks to score from the post. Bunny jumpers are nice but doesn’t have legit midrange consistency. Average rebounder but a really big body who creates space for himself just by standing in the paint. Has strength and size to bang with legit bigs. One of my personal favorite 2K players ever.
Avoid: Midrange, Post Fades
Honorable Mention: Larry Sanders Bucks, Bill Walton Celtics, DeAndre Jordan Clippers, Willis Reed Knicks, Nikola Vucevic Magic, Tyson Chandler Mavericks, Roy Hibbert Pacers, Nikola Pekovic Timberwolves, Andrew Bogut Warriors, Marcin Gortat Wizards
What did you think of my choices? Have you had any good experiences with these players? Let me know in the comments!