Your first task in NBA 2K27 MyTeam is to pick a Series 1 Collection pack, which provides you with 15 different cards. The packs are based on real-life squads from the NBA and the WNBA.

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Best Series 1 Collection packs in NBA 2K27 MyTeam

One perfect choice is to always go with your favorite teams, since this pack is just meant to get you started. You’ll be packing plenty of great cards from different sources that will become the backbone of your starter team.

However, here are some great suggestions if you want to be competitive.

Philadelphia 76ers

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With four Rubies and one Emerald, the 76ers are the team to pick if you just care about the meta. You’ll get Embiid and James to get you set on your journey, and I also love the stats of the Clarence Weatherspoon Amethyst card.

This is easily the best team to pick this year.

Cleveland Cavaliers

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The Cavs might not be as strong as the 76ers, but they have a decent roster. You get three Rubies and one Emerald to boost your starting team, along with the Amethyst Bob Sura card available for completing the collection.

Minnesota Lynx

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If you thought the four Rubies on the 76ers is the upper limit, think again. The Lynx have four Rubies, one Emerald, and one Sapphire. Complete the collection, and you’ll have an Amethyst Rachel Banham to boast in your collection.

New York Liberty

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Much like their roster in real life, New York Liberty is stocked with talent. The starters include three Rubies, one Sapphire, and two Emeralds. It has the fewest Gold cards among all the squads mentioned here, and you also get the Amethyst Michaela Onyenwere item for completing the collection.

To make steady progression, picking the best starting team isn’t enough. You’ll also have to open more packs with VC, and a great way to earn them for free is to participate in 2KTV quizzes.

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