One of the best parts of the NBA franchise is its representation of real players in the game. And this trend continues into NBA 2K23. The classic teams in 2K23 are as good as they usually are. And oh boy, are there a ton of them! This year’s list is sixty six long! And they all are big names from every year of basketball since 1964… though, we are missing the most recent few years. If you’re wondering what they all are, we can help you out.
All Classic Teams in NBA 2K23
- 1964-65, Boston Celtics
- 1964-65, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1970-71, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1970-71, Milwaukee Bucks
- 1971-72, New York Knicks
- 1976-77, Philadelphia 76ers
- 1984-85, Milwaukee Bucks
- 1985-86, Atlanta Hawks
- 1985-86, Boston Celtics
- 1985-86, Chicago Bulls
- 1986-87, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1988-89, Chicago Bulls
- 1988-89, Detroit Pistons
- 1989-90, Cleveland Cavaliers
- 1990-91, Chicago Bulls
- 1990-91, Golden State Warriors
- 1990-91, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1990-91, Portland Trail Blazers
- 1992-93, Charlotte Hornets
- 1992-93, Chicago Bulls
- 1993-94, Denver Nuggets
- 1993-94, Houston Rockets
- 1994-95, New York Knicks
- 1994-95, Orlando Magic
- 1995-96, Chicago Bulls
- 1995-96, Seattle Supersonics
- 1996-97, Miami Heat
- 1997-98, Chicago Bulls
- 1997-98, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1997-98, San Antonio Spurs
- 1997-98, Utah Jazz
- 1998-99, New York Knicks
- 1999-00, Portland Trail Blazers
- 1999-00, Toronto Raptors
- 2000-01, Los Angeles Lakers
- 2000-01, Philadelphia 76ers
- 2001-02, New Jersey Nets
- 2001-02, Sacramento Kings
- 2002-03, Dallas Mavericks
- 2002-03, Phoenix Suns
- 2003-04, Detroit Pistons
- 2003-04, Los Angeles Lakers
- 2003-04, Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2004-05, Phoenix Suns
- 2004-05, San Antonio Spurs
- 2005-06, Memphis Grizzlies
- 2005-06, Miami Heat
- 2006-07, Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2006-07, Golden State Warriors
- 2006-07, Washington Wizards
- 2007-08, Boston Celtics
- 2007-08, Denver Nuggets
- 2007-08, Houston Rockets
- 2009-10, Portland Trail Blazers
- 2010-11, Chicago Bulls
- 2010-11, Dallas Mavericks
- 2011-12, New York Knicks
- 2011-12, Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2012-13, Memphis Grizzlies
- 2012-13, Miami Heat
- 2013-14, Indiana Pacers
- 2013-14, Los Angeles Clippers
- 2013-14, San Antonio Spurs
- 2015-16, Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2015-16, Golden State Warriors
- 2016-17, Golden State Warriors
- 2018-19, Toronto Raptors
What are the Stats of the Classic Teams?
Unfortunately, this list does not include the stats for the rosters of each of these teams. And while you can argue about the legitimacy of some of the stats for these teams… Some are just going to be better than others. On the bright side, you and your friends can finally settle on who would win between the 1964 Celtics and the 2007 ones. Or, any other dream match-up that you can think of!
Like many sports franchises, mechanics do remain from previous titles. So, brush up on your NBA knowledge with last year’s game!
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