| Core Gameplay | Build your ultimate fantasy team by acquiring players through trades, purchases, and card packs. | Create and develop a custom player, progressing from a rookie to an NBA legend. |
| Player Control | Control the entire team, switching between players at any time. | Control only one player, participating in games and training sessions. |
| How to Acquire Players | Obtain players through card packs, auction house trades, and rewards from challenges. | You can only use the custom player you created. |
| Game Objective | Assemble the best team and compete against AI or other players in different game modes. | Improve your player’s skills and rise to NBA greatness through your career. |
| Game Modes | Includes single-player challenges, multiplayer matches, and time-limited events. | Primarily NBA season games, online Park, Pro-Am, and Rec Center. |
| Progression System | Earn MT currency through matches to buy players, card packs, and items. | Earn VC (Virtual Currency) to upgrade your player’s attributes, purchase gear, and unlock skills. |
| Online Interaction | Auction House allows trading players, and you can compete online with others. | The Park/REC mode lets you team up or compete with other online players. |
| Economy System | Uses MT (MyTeam Currency) and VC (Virtual Currency) for transactions. | Relies heavily on VC (Virtual Currency) to improve player stats and cosmetics. |
| Best For | Players who enjoy collecting players, managing teams, and competitive online play. | Players who prefer role-playing, career progression, and immersive NBA experiences. |
| Monetization & Grind | Requires MT or VC to buy card packs and players. Some top-tier cards can be hard to acquire. | Requires VC to upgrade player attributes, purchase skills, and gear, making progression slow without VC. |
