NBA 2K23 Overalls: Predicting the 5 Best Teams 5. Philadelphia 76ers (85 OVR) Projected Starting 5: James Harden Tyrese Maxey Tobias Harris PJ Tucker Joel Embiid Kicking off the list is the Philadelphia 76ers, who brought over several of Harden's old Houston running mates in hopes of making it out of the second round for the first time since 2001. Additionally, the Sixers added former Grizzlies' guard De'Anthony Melton to bolster a bench that has a solid balance of shooting and defense. Of course, Philly's success will ultimately be determined by how in-form Harden and Embiid are next year. 4. Milwaukee Bucks (86 OVR) Projected Starting 5: Jrue Holiday Grayson Allen Khris Middleton Giannis Antetokounmpo Brook Lopez The 2020-21 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks slot in at four, having a relatively drama-free offseason so far as compared to the rest of the Eastern Conference powerhouses. With perhaps the biggest addition for the Bucks being Joe Ingles, there really aren't too many question marks surrounding this team outside of Middleton maybe starting off slow after undergoing left wrist surgery in early July. 3. LA Clippers (87 OVR) Projected Starting 5: John Wall Paul George Kawhi Leonard Marcus Morris Sr. Ivica Zubac Perhaps the hardest team to project heading into the new season are the LA Clippers, who appear primed to finally reunite their "213" star duo in Leonard and George. On paper, it's clear that the Clippers are one of, if not the, deepest teams in the league. The only question is: Can they stay healthy? 2. Boston Celtics (87 OVR) Projected Starting 5: Marcus Smart Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum Al Horford Robert Williams III The reigning Eastern Conference champions slide in at No. 2. Adding Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to a historically great defensive squad from last season, the Boston Celtics are in great shape to do damage out east again. Of course, striking out on a reported blockbuster Kevin Durant deal wasn't the best look, but there are no signs of this young core slowing down anytime soon. 1. Golden State Warriors (88 OVR) Projected Starting 5: Stephen Curry Klay Thompson Andrew Wiggins Draymond Green Kevon Looney