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I remember when I first started playing NBA 2K20's MyTeam mode, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of player cards available. With over 1,500 cards in the game, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need to collect them all to build a dominant squad. But then I recalled how Frank Lao's basketball philosophy transformed my approach - that brilliant 'less is more' strategy his teams employed with limited talent. This became the foundation of my mob organization strategy, and it's precisely what helped me conquer both Domination and Triple Threat modes with what many would consider underwhelming rosters.
The key insight here is that most players waste millions of MT chasing meta cards like Galaxy Opal Giannis or Invincible Kobe, when the truth is you can dominate with budget beasts if you understand their strengths perfectly. I built my entire domination run around just 8 core players, with my starting five consisting of Diamond Klay Thompson (acquired for just 15,000 MT), Amythest Draymond Green (8,000 MT), Pink Diamond Dwyane Wade (the one expensive card I splurged on at 45,000 MT), Diamond Tyson Chandler (12,000 MT), and Ruby Michael Porter Jr. (a steal at 6,500 MT). This entire starting lineup cost me less than most people spend on a single Galaxy Opal card, yet I finished Domination with a 99-12 record.
What made this work was mastering exactly seven plays that complemented my players' strengths - three for perimeter shooting, two for interior scoring, and two defensive sets that I could run blindfolded. I'd practice these until the movements became muscle memory, exactly how Lao's teams would drill fundamental actions until they could execute them under pressure. The beauty of this approach is that when you're not constantly adjusting to new players, your team develops incredible chemistry. My squad's assist-to-turnover ratio sat at 3.2:1 by the end of Domination, which is significantly higher than the 2.1:1 average I see in most online matches.
Player roles became absolutely defined in my system. Klay was strictly a catch-and-shoot specialist, taking 80% of his shots from beyond the arc. Draymond handled all playmaking duties despite being my power forward, averaging 11.2 assists in Domination games. I didn't ask Porter to create his own shot - instead, I used him exclusively in pick-and-pop situations where his 89 three-point rating became deadly. This specialization meant each player knew their job perfectly, and I wasn't wasting attributes on skills I'd never use. It's funny how limiting your options actually makes you more dangerous - opponents knew exactly what we were going to run, but still couldn't stop it because we executed at near-perfect levels.
The bench was even more streamlined - just three players who provided specific situational advantages. Emerald Thon Maker became my secret weapon against smaller lineups, while Sapphire Bruce Bowen handled lockdown duties against elite scorers. My third bench player changed depending on the matchup, but typically was another shooter to space the floor. This minimal rotation meant everyone stayed fresh, and I never had to worry about chemistry drops from constantly subbing in new players.
Looking back, I'm convinced this approach works because it mirrors how real basketball organizations build successful teams - they identify core strengths and build systematic approaches around them. The 'less is more' philosophy might seem counterintuitive in a game flooded with content, but it's precisely what separates good MyTeam players from truly dominant ones. While everyone else was grinding for the latest promo cards, I was mastering my system with budget players who fit perfectly together. The result? I completed Domination two weeks faster than my friends who had far superior rosters on paper, and honestly enjoyed the process much more because I wasn't constantly rebuilding my team. Sometimes the best way to dominate is to simplify rather than complicate - a lesson that applies both in 2K and in real basketball.
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