The year of NBA 2K22 is officially underway, and MyTeam players are already off and running to figure how to build the best starting lineup on a budget on day one. Here's our NBA 2K22 MyTEAM Budget Builds: Best Starting Lineup under 100K MT.

1. Damian Lillard (PG) - Amethyst (90 OVR) - 14K MT to 15K MT

Damian Lillard is one of the best point guards in the NBA 2K22 MyTEAM.

His scoring is fantastic, he has an A+ in Playmaking, and his Perimeter Defense is pretty good.

The Amethyst cards will be your best bet here, and the good part is that you're getting one of the game's best point guards for under 15K 2K22 MT.

He's incredible in isolation but can also call plays and has a total of 48 Badges available. 

2. Donovan Mitchell (SG/SF) - Amethyst (91 OVR) - 19K MT to 22K MT

The 91 OVR Donovan Mitchell is one of the best shooting guards in NBA 2K22 MyTeam.

His scoring is fantastic, with grades from A to A- in each category. He excels at perimeter defense which means you'll lock down your opposition. He's nearly unstoppable when driving through the lane. 

For just over 20K MT, you'll have one of the best cards in the game.

3. Kawhi Leonard (SF/PF) - Amethyst (91 OVR) - 35K MT to 40K MT

This is where you'll be spending some extra MT for an incredibly intense defender.

Leonard brings perimeter and post defense along with an A+ in Athleticism. His A+ Basketball IQ makes him understand plays easier and defend them better.

You're getting one of the game's best cards under 35K MT to 40K MT. This card also comes with two Hall of Fame Badges.

4. Dennis Rodman (PF/C) - Amethyst (90 OVR) - 11K MT to 12K MT

This 90 OVR Amethyst card is the biggest bang for your buck because it provides the best rebounding power forward in NBA 2K22, with 3PT Scoring to match.

He has A+ Post Defense, A+ Athleticism, A+ Rebounding, and A+ Basketball IQ.

At just 12K MT, the Glitch Dennis Rodman is one of the best budget options in NBA 2K22.

5. Joel Embiid (C) - Amethyst (90 OVR) - 10K to 11K MT

Joel Embiid is one of the best big men in the NBA, making him an ideal choice for your NBA 2K22 MyTEAM.

Along with being incredible in the paint and he has a B- to 3PT Scoring. His size and defensive prowess make him a nightmare for other bigs in NBA 2K22. The significant part is that you can run plays that put him in the corner for threes. 

At just 11K MT, Joel Embiid is a steal at the Auctions and could be perfect for your Season 2 MyTEAM.

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