The Ultimate Team of EVERY Franchise

A massive compilation of my Ultimate Team series, including 2 BRAND NEW teams!
Stay tuned for the 2k Simulation video where we see who would win in this hypothetical matchup. Me and my editor are currently working on that, but it might be a bit of a wait, since creating these rosters is A LOT of work.
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[@jonnyarnett]

TIMESTAMPS BELOW: A massive compilation of my Ultimate Team series, including 2 BRAND NEW teams! Stay tuned for the 2k Simulation video where we see who would win in this hypothetical matchup. Me and my editor are currently working on that, but it might be a bit of a wait, since creating these rosters is A LOT of work. Intro and Rules 0:17 76ers 0:55 Bucks 7:51 Bulls 16:56 Cavaliers 24:28 Celtics 33:00 Clippers 43:40 Grizzlies 53:09 Hawks 01:02:35 Hornets 01:11:41 Heat 01:21:09 Jazz 01:30:58 Kings 01:39:01 Knicks 01:48:13 Lakers 01:56:24 Magic 02:07:35 Mavericks 02:14:53 Nets 02:22:20 Nuggets 02:29:57 Pacers 02:40:33 Pelicans 02:50:30 Pistons 02:59:28 Raptors 03:09:26 Rockets 03:19:57 Spurs 03:30:07 Suns 03:40:20 Thunder/Sonics 03:50:49 Timberwolves 04:01:03 Trail Blazers 04:09:51 Warriors (BRAND NEW) 04:19:22 Wizards (BRAND NEW) 04:30:50

[@MiguelSantiago22]

Tough are all these guys available in 2k?

[@bezllama3325]

Warriors might win it all

[@bezllama3325]

​@@MiguelSantiago22not all of them, that's a big part of the work, I would assume

[@jonnyarnett]

Exactly. Not all of these players are available on 2k, but we’ll create the ones that aren’t, and then try to make the sliders and tendencies as accurate as possible

[@rokopesa4725]

We are waiting😂

[@calebvanberkom5571]

Now we just need the 2K simulation

[@saruman1700]

Who is gonna do it😂

[@JustAChillGamer-kw1rq]

Would be a top 10 Kenny video 😮‍💨

[@ethanledford6181]

How Rasheed Wallace isn't on the Pistons is beyond me. You really dropped the ball on that one he's not even on the honorable mentions list 🤯

[@Rodanguirus]

Yep. It's especially egregious because he calls out 3-point shooting as the Pistons' weakness, and in his Blazers vid, he specifically calls attention to Sheed's abilities as a stretch 4 (incidentally, he shot more 3s with equal or better efficiency as a Piston than he did as a Blazer). I know his response to calls for Sheed (and Dave Bing) on the Pistons vid was "who do you leave off?" And the answer is Larry Foust, a very traditional, 1950s center on a team that already has three HoF centers. Granted, Ben is smaller and not as offensively capable as a traditional C (actually, he's the same height as Foust, with more muscle), but is there anything Foust offers that Lanier and Laimbeer don't have thoroughly covered? With Sheed, for the slightest dropoff in ppg and rpg (which Foust built against 1950s opponents) you actually get MORE size (making the Foust pick even more baffling), AND gain the outside presence, the pre-existing chemistry with several of the other teammates, and someone who totally embodies the team's hard-nosed, defense-first, team-oriented mentality. Also, gotta sub out Stack for Bing. Stack's just there for offense, but Bing basically put up the same ppg as a Piston--without a 3-point line. And he's otherwise a slight-to-moderate upgrade across the board. A little silly to quibble over, and I only invest this much thought into it because I love this exercise and the meticulous work Jonny puts in overall, but it hurts a little to see my favorite team get held back at two roster spots.

[@ltrigga219]

Run TMC with Dray and freaking Nate Thurmond would be awesome to watch as the BACKUP unit. Good grief, I don’t even think this hypothetical is even a contest at this point. Even the snub squad is up there for the best honorable mention crew.

[@jonathand.t.5051]

The worst part is that Thurmond would most likely be there mainly to fill garbage time and fuck up teams rhythms, because Wilt is absolutely capable of playing 48 minutes a game especially if the offense is more spaced out and less physically agressive and reliant on him

[@ltrigga219]

Two of the greatest two way centers in league history on the same roster is a good problem to have 😁

[@khaitranngoc4176]

Run TMC Warrior+Dray+Thurmond vs vs 72 Lakers with prime Baylor and Anthony fucking Davis Now that is the bench matchup for the ages.

[@khaitranngoc4176]

@@jonathand.t.5051 hey, if KD or Rick Barry pull something, don't be surprised to see Thurmond run some 4

[@Jsayoungin]

76ers 7:47 Bucks 16:43 Bulls 24:12 Cavaliers 32:43 Celtics 43:10 Clippers 52:51 Grizzlies 1:02:20 Hawks 1:11:16 Hornets 1:20:30 Heat 1:30:30 Jazz 1:38:40 Kings 1:47:42 Knicks 1:56:09 Lakers 2:06:55 Mavericks 2:21:53 Nets 2:29:29 Nuggets 2:39:57 Pacers 2:50:10 Pelicans 2:58:56 Pistons 3:08:53 Raptors 3:19:28 Rockets 3:29:35 Spurs 3:39:57 Suns: 3:50:18 Thunder 4:00:38 Timberwolves 4:09:34 Trail Blazers 4:19:09 Warriors 4:30:18 Wizards 4:40:24

[@MrReese]

The depth of the Wizard squad really surprised me, they have an excellent team.

[@MrBufellow]

I hadn't thought about it until you dropped this video but the Warriors might legitimately be the most unstoppable team on there. Prime Steph with possibly the best offensive season of all time, Klay with his ability to go nuclear, Rick Barry being incredibly efficient, Kevin Durant being unguardable, and WILT. I'm not sure who can contain them offensively.

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

My thoughts exactly. They could easily contend alongside the lakers and Celtics. If not better.

[@jonnyarnett]

Imagine the 2017 Warriors, but instead of Zaza, you sub in a prime Wilt Chamberlain. They’re so broken, it’s insane 😂

[@MrBufellow]

@@jonnyarnett It's basically impossible to guard Steph, Durant, and Wilt at the same time but if you somehow manage, Klay Thompson gets a wide open 3

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

@@jonnyarnett and Rick freaking Barry!!! BROKEN.

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

@@MrBufellow and Barry. Can’t forget him. This team is ridiculous

[@katialafist]

This was so sweet to watch this series. Can't wait for the 2k sim!

[@markjackson6431]

this is MY Book of Basketball

[@kingsalomon6459]

GOAT VIDEO!! MY Boii been working even harder lately!!! Playoffs has really started 🔥

[@Georgeyeaaaa]

Been waiting for this for a long time. Love the long form content

[@JustAChillGamer-kw1rq]

You are actually the GOAT rn. One of my favorite sports creators rn

[@rowan6585]

I've been waiting for this beauty. Cheers mate you do some fkn good work.

[@ImportAl]

Bulls D Rose, Jordan, Jimmy Butler, Pippen, Rodman would be hard to get the ball past half court on, ultimate small ball defensive squad.

[@universalplayz7496]

Not enough spacing for this to work ngl (ofc this is againist other all time teams in this vid)

[@ImportAl]

​@@universalplayz74962016 Cavs aren't as good and beat 73-9 epitome spacing. All that athleticism can beat any whiteboard BS you draw up.

[@ImportAl]

​@@universalplayz7496This squad is far better than 2016 Cavs who beat spacing GOAT Warriors, even KD Warriors wouldn't cook with Butler or Pippen on KD.

[@universalplayz7496]

@@ImportAl we are acting like the 2016 cavs weren’t loaded with 2 All time greats during the peak of thier powers Or the fact gsw forgot how to shoot during games 4-7 but anyways using 2024 defensive rules they’d get completely torched on defense by the 2017 warriors The team you listed only works using 1990s defensive rules

[@ImportAl]

​@@universalplayz7496MVP Rose locks or at least neutralizes Curry, MJ erases Klay, Butler or Pippen staying glued to slower Durant, nothing easy and settling for deeper contested shots, Draymond a non factor against Pippen or Rodman, and Rodman erases ZAZA. Any era rules, my elite athletes dominate your whiteboard champs without fouling.

[@willyPVR]

Good work man!

[@celtics17banners84]

5 hours of nba entertainment. Love this series

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

Already time to do a playoff series of these teams

[@3631956406]

I can't wait for a simulation of this... It could be AMAZING

[@jjb2382]

Thank you for this series it was very informative and interesting to watch def one of my favorite series on the channel excited for the 2k sim

[@fortnitejake850]

Awesome series Johnny

[@sat25940]

Loved watching this series. It'd also be interesting to see you, in a future video, select the coaches for these teams.

[@zstrikerlol]

Lakers vs Warriors and Celtics vs Bulls are my guesses for conference finals matchups, but there’s plenty of other teams I could see making it (Spurs, Heat, and Sixers mainly)

[@michaelford3716]

Downloading this for my flight!

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

That warriors starting 5 is absolutely incredible. They may all want the ball, but wow.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Steph and Klay are incredible off ball movers, and KD is pretty great at that himself, ball dominance won’t be an issue here.

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

@@nbabackcourtmedia Wilt and Barry were high volume scorers too- it would be about managing egos. All five are fantastic team players (even Barry, despite his surly ways) as well as scorers, which would give me faith that they could pull it off.

[@johncraig4820]

That Warriors starting 5 all pass really well and move without the ball. They should run everyone off the floor. Paul and Wilt 60's Warriors probably played at a higher pace than TMC or Step, Dray, Klay version. Kudos for having Poppin Paul on the team.

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Wilt was a TREMENDOUS off ball player...you couldn't keep him of the the offensive glass, ...you either had to foul him on the put back or just let him get the high % tap in or dunk off...the amount of 2nd chance opportunities...he was also an amazing touch passer...the off ball movement of curry + wilts passing IQ?!?!?... crazy and let's lot forget about his endurance and speed ..hes such a huge and fast target on the fast break AND he can do it for almost the entire game...those who are faster than him more than likely aren't strong enough to contest him...and those strong enough to contest him probably aren't fast enough (or have the endurance) to get in front of him consistently

[@Jessrgv33]

Now is when the best is coming... I can wait to see the 2K simulation and such. Thanks Johnny. Maybe I should watch the whole series again to see which player has appeared in more Ultimate teams, I my mind doesn't fail, I think is KD or Lebron.

[@RTBiz]

I think it’s Moses based on my memory, shaq obviously made a few teams also. Let me know!

[@Fraz_In_Chat]

This is the greatest video about the nba I've ever seen

[@dewaynejohnson3878]

You’re going to blow up soon. Keep it up💯💪🏽

[@Yetticapolot]

I love you and this Chanel so much

[@andybrummel5555]

Amazing team! I love that Gigi

[@owensmith2137]

We will finally get to see the "you reach, I teach!" commerical with young and old MJ!

[@CHALLENGER_XNE]

Amazing vid

[@marektelicka6082]

Hi and thanks for all the great content. Somehow the Warriors and Wizards are included only in this final video and do not have a solo video of their own. Or am I seeing wrong? Best wishes. 🙌

[@GAM3RSHARK]

Spurs defense would be unbelievable, among every franchise they’re prob top 5 for all-time teams

[@whodat787]

Bulls and Spurs have the best defensive lineups here, and I'd give the Bulls the nod for best overall defensive team. But the Spurs are right behind them defensively

[@CHALLENGER_XNE]

@@whodat787 Bulls over the Pistons you reckon?

[@whodat787]

Overall yes. Strictly defensively I would still say yes. However, I would put the Pistons' very best defensive lineup of Thomas, Dumars, Prince, Rodman, and Wallace barely over the Spurs Defensively. It's super close tho. But they're all still behind the Bulls defensively. The Bulls can literally put out a lineup of Jordan, Jimmy Butler, Pippen, Rodman, and DPOY Joakim Noah. No team can match that versatility defensively, especially on the perimeter

[@whodat787]

I'd love to hear some arguments otherwise tho, because the potential defensive lineups the Bulls, Spurs, and Pistons could throw out there are crazy

[@justinallen1092]

There's literally no weakness on the warriors squad. Size, rebounding, shooting, defense.

[@soramirez5473]

interior play isnt the greatest.

[@soramirez5473]

oh right. Wilt.

[@justinallen1092]

@@soramirez5473 with Nate backing him up, plus Berry at the 3

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Wilt and curry is imo the best Fantasy duo of all time

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

Wilt was a TREMENDOUS off ball player...you couldn't keep him of the the offensive glass, ...you either had to foul him on the put back or just let him get the high % tap in or dunk off...the amount of 2nd chance opportunities...he was also an amazing touch passer...the off ball movement of curry + wilts passing IQ?!?!?... crazy and let's lot forget about his endurance and speed ..hes such a huge and fast target on the fast break AND he can do it for almost the entire game...those who are faster than him more than likely aren't strong enough to contest him...and those strong enough to contest him probably aren't fast enough (or have the endurance) to get in front of him consistently

[@Schlipsmut]

Epic!

[@paulzollinger6343]

first off; I love your stuff and don’t profess to know more than you for sure. AND I was a Cavs fan in the 70s and 80s and don’t really pay much attention, since then. BUT the Hot Rod Williams I remember would be my starter. Also, I have such a soft spot for Brewer at power forward.

[@NRF787]

I know you're going to do a 2k simulation with these teams, but I would also love that video to include a breakdown/analysis of each teams strengths and weaknesses and how you think they would matchup.

[@marcdaddy33]

THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR . Wow. A team where neither Chris Webber or Antawn Jamison doesn't make it is STACKED. Thanks for the series. Jonny Arnett and Uncut Hoops are HANDS DOWN, the best basketball channels on the internet. PERIOD.

[@yezzir8929]

Thanks!

[@jonnyarnett]

Thank you!! That means a ton :)

[@yezzir8929]

@@jonnyarnettYour videos mean a ton to me!

[@ethanwhite3996]

Really cool series @jonnyarnett I’ve looked forward to every video. I predict Lakers v Warriors in the WCF and Bulls v Celtics in the ECF. Lakers win. Honorable mentions. Bucks. Spurs. Rockets.

[@ReelMuzikFein]

20:02 coaching would be the most important part of all of this. Based off what I seen as of NOW.

[@habibprout9201]

i just gotta say how great it is that your an mj truther, yet u can give massive respect to lebron. just goes to show that it’s really not hard to like jordan and lebron at the same time

[@Mrtency-we7oy]

you should put this in 2k and see how it goes

[@sportsdebatearena]

I think Jalen Brunson has warranted a spot off the bench of the Knicks team

[@tonevays]

Warriors are probably the best team in this list... totally expected Chris Weber to make the team but forgot he was traded after his rookie year, but Antwan Jamison had some good years and would have filled that last spot nicely being more ready for the modern game against his competition. Teams that would give warriors trouble might be: Lakers Celtics Jazz 76ers Nuggets (that roster can average 200/game) - you should add warriors as stand alone video Jonny

[@StocctonBlues]

Great Video Still

[@gabrieldesennacorrea3611]

Can't believe the series is finally over

[@jedritchie4621]

I think a small interesting addition to this would be doing a coach for each team as well

[@curry_bandwagon1031]

Johnny I would love to see a video of each franchise best year/team.

[@ObjectiveEthics]

All speculation but it's still fun to think about.

[@yezzir8929]

Are you still doing the 2k tournament?

[@jonnyarnett]

Yep! It’s gonna be a bit until we’re ready. I gotta pick all the coaches, making sure we have the right capture card, gotta create the rosters, gotta create the players who are not in 2k, etc. I promise you it’s in the works though 👍

[@yezzir8929]

@@jonnyarnett your work does not go underappreciated!

[@Mikey-wf9py]

JJ The best shooter Philly ever had in its whole history and that says something

[@ManEFresh]

Final Predictions: Eastern Conference: 1. Celtics 2. Bucks 3. 76ers 4. Heat 5. Knicks 6. Cavs 7. Bulls 8. Magic 9. Hawks 10. Pistons 11. Wizards 12. Nets 13. Pacers 14. Raptors 15. Hornets Play-In: Bulls beat Magic for 7th seed, Hawks eliminate Pistons, Magic eliminate Hawks for 8th seed Playoffs: Celtics 4-1 Magic Bucks 4-2 Bulls 76ers 4-3 Cavs Heat 3-4 Knicks Celtics 4-2 Knicks Bucks 3-4 76ers Celtics 4-0 76ers Western Conference: 1. Lakers 2. Warriors 3. Jazz 4. Rockets 5. Clippers 6. Spurs 7. Kings 8. Thunder 9. Nuggets 10. Pelicans 11. Blazers 12. Mavericks 13. Suns 14. Timberwolves 15. Grizzlies Play-In: Kings beat Thunder for the 7th seed, Nuggets eliminate Pelicans AND Thunder for the 8th seed Playoffs: Lakers 4-1 Nuggets Warriors 4-1 Kings Jazz 3-4 Spurs Rockets 4-3 Clippers Lakers 4-2 Rockets Warriors 4-1 Spurs Lakers 4-3 Warriors Finals: Lakers 4-2 Celtics

[@ricdees3495]

Great predictions. I can see the greatest 2 teams battle it out. Celtics/ Lakers.

[@verholdt]

This is awesome. The answer seriously depends on what era’s rules they play by. The Lake Show doesn’t need LeBronze with the roster they’re already rocking. He doesn’t fit with the other four legends. Plus Kobe would make him cry.

[@davidstumpfl5889]

I think there’s some room for surprise in this hypothetical. Only a few teams don’t have any chance at all. Though the contenders are also pretty apparent (Lakers, Warriors, Celtics, 76ers, etc.) I wouldn’t count out a team like the Bulls or the Jazz though

[@matthewhyman2208]

the bucks slepted on ngl

[@Dr.J42]

Honestly it’s either the Lakers or the Warriors. Lakers have better depth of talent but the Warriors have the best fit.

[@OnlyGoodSHHH]

Shaq starting at center instead of Kareem or Wilt is pretty ballzie....

[@romagnuslarsson7065]

Magic Johnson + Kobe Bryant + Shaq O'Neal would mean 10 years of dinasty

[@justinallen1092]

Just give the warriors team the chip lol

[@sbutler3905]

When you do the 2k roster, are you gonna have 13 man rotations or just 10

[@adrenalineunlimited]

Kyle Kuzma on the honorable mentions alone tells you a lot about that wizards team

[@morgan_made]

Here’s a video idea. An all-time East vs West roster. One player from every team all-time based on fit and not who’s the best. Every player can only be used once. For example, you can use the Cavs version of LeBron but not the Heat version. What do you think???

[@ninoschouten9727]

Please do a simulation or something similar where all these teams face off to see who would be the winner.

[@CHARLESJOHNSON-gv7zy]

👑LAKERNATION DEFINITELY WINNING THIS ALL-TIME NBA 🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 ..

[@OnlyGoodSHHH]

Kyrie with only 20 games? There should have been a "minimum-games-with" rule...or a more strict one

[@gotwobag7876]

Good afternoon!😊😊

[@MrCubFan415]

Any chance you might be willing to do a WhatIfSports simulation as well?

[@Jeff.fl0w]

Moses Malone was a very slept on

[@Jeff.fl0w]

This video must have taken alot of time to make

[@Midragor]

Can't wait for the 2k simulation ! I had alot of fun making my own standings as I was watching this awesome video, here's how it looks ; East West 1. Boston 1. LA Lakers 2. Philadelphia 2. Golden State 3. Chicago 3. Houston 4. Miami 4. San Antonio 5. Milwaukee 5. Denver 6. Detroit 6. Utah 7. New York 7. OKC 8. Cleveland 8. Portland 9. Brooklyn 9. LA Clippers 10. Atlanta 10. Phoenix 11. Orlando 11. Sacramento 12. Indiana 12. Dallas 13. Washington 13. Minnesota 14. Toronto 14. New Orleans 15. Charlotte 15. Memphis As a Raptors fan it hurts a little :P Also the West was deffinetly harder to rank for me. Anyway I had a fun time making this list, thanks Jonny

[@genesisnineteen9579]

Watching the all time bulls team actually blew my mind…. They are so stacked 😭😭😭

[@jamiekelley4076]

I think the Lakers with a rotation of Shaq, Wilt, and Kareem are going to be the favorites followed closely by the Celtics. My third place is the Spurs. My dark horse pick is going to be the Timberwolves. I think they have the size and skill at the 4/5 position to actually contend with the Lakers and Celtics in ways other teams will struggle with. I wish I had more faith in the Bulls with MJ but they are lacking in the 5 position compared to other top teams and that will be a problem.

[@zephyrrrr4813]

I think you're forgetting the warriors the ball movement offence with wilt Klay curry and KD is disgusting. Also the defence of their wings funneling down to wilt is disgusting

[@Dababy_12inch]

Videos gonna keep me occupied until the draft starts thank you 🙏

[@hellraiser420]

Since the regular seasons over now, do you think you would add Damian Lillard to the Bucks team based on what you've seen?

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

Warriors, Celtics, Lakers. Definitely my top three. Any of them could win it.

[@avikellerman4539]

Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Spurs. Warriors too soft and overrated and 1 dimensional. And not enough true all-time great defenders to clamp down the true elite all-timers like Jordan, Magic, Bird, Lebron, Kobe, Shaq, etc. And not versatile enough for my liking either. They're a team that would live and die by their shooting. When they're hot, they could annihilate anyone. But when they're not? They would likely lose to a lot of these rosters. Especially considering some franchises are LOADED with all time great defenders like Bulls, Pistons, and Spurs. Golden State was slowed down and looked in trouble against a Spurs side which basically only had Kahwi! Can you imagine throwing in prime Duncan and Robinson into the mix? They would get killed on the glass and have lots of troubles driving in the lane because while Curry is great at getting to the paint and finishing around the rim, he IS stoppable. He's not literally unstoppable like a Jordan or Kobe or even Derrick Rose at his prime. Those guys were all as skilled or even more AND they were just more athletic and didn't shy away from any contact. And Wilt for me is just a fancy name that looks good on a roster. Same with Bill Russel and players of that era. They come from an era where basketball wasn't a very popular sport and still in it's infancy. And before the merger. Those guys simply wouldn't be dominating the Shaqs and Duncans of this world like they did the guys in their own eras. All due respect. So for me, any players prior to the 80s would be neutralized or flat out clamped down by the super athletes of more modern eras.

[@Bigedub101]

That Clippers ultimate team be the first team ever to blow a 94-0 lead in the NBA to the Ultimate Hornets Team in the Finals, thats how unlucky and little faith i have in the Clippers.

[@dsanchez9703]

This is interesting, many teams have great Alltime Legend teams but I believe the Lakers would win an alltime Tournament

[@Haze.Tha.Ripper]

76ers are underrated imagine AI, Dr J, & Wilt together alone

[@Mandrak0s]

Okay, here are my thoughts on how things would play out. Personally, I'm looking less at individual player achievements (or specific eras), and more on championship wins (or at least successful playoff runs). Western Conference: Lakers gonna make the first seed. GAUR-AN-TEED! Coming in at a close 2nd is the Warriors. 3rd and 4th probably going to either Spurs and/or Thunder. I'm thinking Suns, Rockets, Trailblazers, and Nuggets have got the 5th-8th seeds (any order). Eastern Conference: A LOT harder to figure out. I think Celtics have the strongest case for 1st seed. 2nd-5th seeds probably go to the 76ers, Bulls, Heat, and Knicks (I can't pick which goes to which). 6th-8th seeds... Bucks, Cavaliers and Pistons (Pistons probably 6th). Western Playoffs: Lakers still have the best chance of winning, but I think their only conceivable weakness is having too many clashing personalities (specifically too many players wanting to be the leader, and refusing to be the follower, particularly among the centers). Warriors could have similar problems, though I think to a less significant degree, which could give them an edge. The Spurs are my choice for the dark horse in the west. Not as talented, but with an excellent coach, and better team cohesion, they COULD beat out the rest of the Conference, but that'd be tough. Eastern Playoffs: Tough again, but I'd give the win to the Celtics. While other teams may have similarly skilled players, I think the Celtics have the BEST leadership. Oddly, I think the Heat would give them the most difficulty in the playoffs, even if they beat the Celtics, I don't think they'd win the conference. 76ers probably are the 2nd most stacked, and the Bulls probably have the next best team cohesion (and best coach). I'd say the Pistons are the dark horse of the east, but it is ASTONISHINGLY hard to gauge who would win the playoffs if the Celtics fail. Finals: If both teams play as perfectly as they possibly can, I'd give it to the Lakers, being the more talented team. But if hot heads rise in LA, (and they very well COULD with how much trash talking Bird and McHale would do), the Celtics could become the victors. As it stands, however, I give it a 3-2 in favor of the Lakers.

[@MrE_]

Would you change some of your picks for players after this season? Brunson on the Knicks, harden on the clippers?

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, for sure. Brunson and Harden, and even Dame would get a spot on the Bucks.

[@dodnsnbdkdsusn9600]

@@jonnyarnettWho would you replace on these teams with them though?

[@c99kfm]

4:40:40 Big Ben and Westbrook as honorable mentions, really? I mean, sure, it was only in Wallace's final season in Washington that he got enough minutes that it started becoming apparent what kind of defensive force he was, but still - 11.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per 36 are impressive numbers. And Westbrook averaged a triple-double in his sole Wizard season.

[@marcdaddy33]

MY ULTIMATE PREDICTIONS WCF - Lakers VS. Warriors ECF - Celtics VS. Bulls (I ultimately chose Bulls over Heat due to lack of mental toughness in the Heat starting lineup. Too many bad playoff collapses by every player). NBA FINAL - Lakers VS. Celtics (I ultimately put Lakers second unit above the Warriors'. That was the difference. Also, Jordan still will not be able to overcome the Celtics firepower). WINNER - Lakers MVP - Not sure, but I will say Magic

[@akaFito]

I honestly think that the only teams that could compete against the Warriors, are the Celtics and Spurs. The best offense vs the best defense.

[@charleswilson1806]

@jonnyarnett Paul Pierce doesn't get an honorable mention on the Wizards?

[@bananababylon]

Bulls MJ PIP ROD 2014 Joakim 2011 D Rose Bench- Bob Love, Horace Grant, Luol Deng, Ben Gordon

[@slowpeelz]

No honorable mention for Rasheed Wallace on the pistons squad? I would even argue putting him in the rotation to help with shooting

[@djloot916]

Divac as Kings' backup C.

[@Jeff.fl0w]

NBA needs to bring Kemba back to the league

[@baxterbrown8088]

Warriors winning it all but I think you should’ve given us Wiggins. Sounds crazy but if there’s one slight weakness it’s big wing defenders. Barry is great but Wiggins is even better and if you have a Kawhi, DrJ, tmac or Tatum to guard you want a guy for that purpose. Not to mention 22 Wiggins was an elite rebounding forward in the playoffs. The team just doesn’t need more scoring with wilt, KD, splash bros, Barry and run tmc. So I’d give him kings spot

[@payrysdoscs4903]

Dear God this is nearly 5 hours 😳

[@ChinaAikikai]

What rules? Carry? Traveling? Moving screens? In the modern era rules are t enforced. Hand check? Feather 🪶 touch fouls ?

[@emiliovillacorta4276]

A lot of incredible teams, butt none comes close to the Lakers one. The city of Angels is way too stacked, 6+ top fifteen players of all time!

[@avikellerman4539]

Yup, for me only the Celtics and Bulls would compete with them and maybe the Spurs. Celtics because they too are overloaded with all-timers...Bulls because they are probably the best defensive side with prime Jordan, Pip, Rodman, and Noah...And they have the best player, scorer and closeout artist in NBA history in MJ and likely the greatest rebounder in Rodman. They also have the best perimeter defense...And insane athleticism and tenacity because of prime Derrick Rose, MJ, Rodman and Pippen. They're versatile. They would be deadly on the breaks because of sheer speed and raw athleticism and finishing ability at the rim, deadly above the rim...And if they somehow get slowed down on their breaks, they have 2 all-time great isolation players in MJ and Rose who can get to the lane at will and finish in a array of ways at the rim even against numerous defenders and they're not afraid of contact. Jordan also has the best midrange game of all-time and can drop fadeaways on a regular basis against anyone. 3 point shooting wise they're not the very best, but that's why you have Steve Kerr and Kukoc on the bench to help with that if need be. But imo there wouldn't be the need, because they can hurt you and dominate you in so many other ways. Their interior defense and rebounding is all-time great. Rodman is the greatest rebounder of the last 35 years and was probably the only player I've seen neutralize a prime Shaq. They could use better scorers in their bigs, but again, they don't really need it considering they have MJ who is the greatest scorer in history and have Rose just for good measure. Those guys can literally get buckets at will, against anyone, in a variety of different ways. And just like the real life 90s Bulls...Teams would be focused on stopping MJ and Pippen (and add Rose) so the bigs would hardly ever face double teams, and in fact would be open on a good chunk of plays for easy guaranteed baskets. And the Spurs I put in there because they too are incredible defensively and would play the right way. Duncan, prime Robinson, Kahwi, Manu, Tony Parker, George Gervin, Horry...This would be a tough out for anyone even the Lakers and Celtics. Not as star studded and fancy, but a pest to play against and very versatile. Plus, having too many super stars like Lakers and Celtics might actually be detrimental as it will affect chemistry and team spirit...Too many egos and players who would demand the ball goes through them. Can you really picture guys like Shaq or Kobe taking a backseat to Lebron or vice versa? It's not very likely. Whereas the Bulls and Spurs rosters just feel right. And a lot of their players actually played together so we don't have to assume they would have chemistry, we already know they would because they proved it in real life. Most of the Bulls roster is from the MJ era and most of the Spurs roster is from the Duncan era. Where as the Lakers and Celtics rosters are more spread apart.

[@j34xalphaking87]

Lol. Butt!! 😂

[@mightyfighter8305]

Out of curiosity, who would you pick to be the head coaches for each of these teams?

[@jonnyarnett]

I’ll be going over the list of coaches when we do the 2k simulation video 👍

[@fidanasimpson5465]

Swap out Lenny Wilkens for Trea Young and your starting lineup for the Hawks would be great. We need defense.

[@ryanskinner3700]

Steve Smith snub

[@pabloopazomedina]

No Charles Barkley or Reggie Miller in NBA 2K. Great video by the way

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, we’re either gonna load pre-created versions of them, or create them ourselves. There’s actually quite a few players that will have to be created

[@cedricbeaubois4840]

would love to see Marciulionis as a honorary mention 😢

[@alejanoelallen1952]

🏀

[@Bigedub101]

As a Bulls fan I'm putting Zach Lavine and Ron Artest as reserves over Gordon