The City has a lot of variety in terms of game modes, and each one comes with its own format and rewards. The Proving Grounds are a standout on both fronts, with a format that challenges different aspects of your game and rewards that can affect your whole MyCAREER journey.
It’s not as if NBA 2K25 isn’t welcoming to new and inexperienced players. The casual courts go as far as to make higher skilled players ineligible to play on them. The Proving Grounds are the exact opposite and focus on competitive battles to determine who’s truly the best. The game mode uses a tier system to differentiate between the GOATs out there and the rest of the field, and the best part is the better you are on the court, the more you get in return for playing well.