Hey guys, it’s Robby from Two Brothers Gaming again here with some more NBA 2K16 My Team Throwback Thursday card reviews! Every week in NBA 2K16’s My Team mode, there are Throwback Thursday cards released with specific players’ highlight seasons. Each week here on Operation Sports, I’ll be highlighting these players and showing you stats, badges, individual attributes, and everything related to each player. If you pull one of these cards, you’ll know what to do with them! Don’t forget to watch the accompanying video review as well.

Let’s get into it:

2010 Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors – 91 overall

Bosh’s 2010 season was outstanding and this will be a useful card, but also an overlooked one. For whatever reason, it seems Bosh goes through every iteration of NBA 2K underused, and I can’t figure out why. He caps out at a nice 80 Standing Shot 3, 89 Draw Foul, tons of great post and scoring stats, and 10 badges. He is average at best on defense and solid on the boards. Overall, I will keep an eye on this card and wait until his value drops a bit, then snatch him up.

2008 Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics – 75 overall

This is an average-to-solid card helped by some nice badges, just don’t misuse Perkins…and by that, I mean don’t shoot with him unless it’s VERY close to the basket. Other than that, he’s there to set picks, get rebounds, play some defense, and generally stay out of the way of the ball. These aren’t bad things to have on your team, just don’t overpay for this high silver card.

2007 Drew Gooden, Cleveland Cavaliers – 73 overall

Some of Gooden’s best days came in Cleveland alongside a young Lebron James, and there are a couple of individual attributes to look at before dismissing this card due to its overall rating. I like the 88 Standing Shot Mid for a Power Forward, as well as his rebounding stats. Put him in the Pick and Roll or Pick and Pop situation on offense and let him do his thing rebounding, but beware of his defensive stats hampering him doing more for you.

2012 Diamond Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic – 96 overall

This is a replication of D-12’s record-breaking night for free throws ATTEMPTED, emphasis on that word. His 60 free throw rating is actually generous considering his percentage on the evening, but this card shines in nearly all other facets. Rebounding, Block, Dunk, and especially Speed are the strong points, and this isn’t a card you should take lightly. Just don’t send him to the line!

2009 Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic – 83 overall

Some in the 2K community called this card the “GOAT” last year for the budget capabilities Nelson brings on offense, and this card doesn’t disappoint. 91 Standing Shot 3, solid speed and moves to the hoop as well as playmaking are the highlights, while Nelson’s defense and lack of shooting badges (although you should look at adding them) will keep his price low and for me, keep him on the bench. This card is quite usable in the right situation.

2009 Nate Robinson, New York Knicks – 79 overall

In the right hands, this card can be useful as a potent bench scorer. Robinson’s freakish athleticism is only matched by his lack of size and defensive ability, but there are enough positives (16 badges, 96 Driving Dunk) to outweigh the negatives. Just don’t leave him in too long on defense!

 

2013 Glen Davis, Orlando Magic – 77 overall

This was the highlight of Davis’ career so far and may end as the highlight of it, and this card still isn’t quite usable in any formats. This is collection fodder, with all respect due to Davis for a nice 2013 playoff run.

2005 Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns – 92 overall

In a relatively light week as far as releases go, this is the crown jewel. Steve Nash captured the MVP award during the year this card was replicated, and indeed, ended up getting back-to-back MVPs, and this was the first of two. Nash led the league in assists, with 11.5, while also averaging 15.5 points per game on 50% shooting from the field, including 43% from three point land. Nash was the picture of efficiency and playmaking in his prime, and this card not only replicates that, it takes things a step further and even ups his defense. I was surprised to see his 84 On-Ball Defense IQ to go with 75 Lateral Quickness, as I thought they may be lower, but I’m also not complaining! This card has use in nearly any format as long as you aren’t trying to force the issue on offense and make Nash your primary scorer. He can shoot, but he should be looking to create first. This is an outstanding card all-around!

2011 Raymond Felton, New York Knicks – 80 overall

I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is, “Yes, Raymond Felton had a season worthy of a gold card.” In 2011 alongside Amar’e Stoudemire in the pick and roll, fast-paced Mike D’antoni-led New York Knicks offense, Felton came in motivated and flourished, but it’s still barely enough to make this card a consideration in most formats. 80 overall Gold cards are not my favorite thing, and Felton’s distaste for defense and average stats otherwise don’t impress me enough to give the card a second look. It’s usable, but I wouldn’t use it.

2006 Dorell Wright – 69 overall

Wright was a bench player on the championship Heat teams and carved out a successful niche in the league. That said, this card has 87 Defensive Rebound and 80 Standing Shot 3 Point ratings, and literally nothing else impressive. It’s not a card I’d use in any format, except if PJ Hairston or Xavier Henry are unavailable for some reason.
 

That’s it for this week. If you’d like to see the players in-game, be on the lookout for more videos, and if you have any questions I can be reached on Twitter @twobrosgaming.