That leads us to today's topic: Is there an MT 2K23 version of the Dolphins on deck for this NBA season? While it's hard to imagine any team starting out 0-20, there are a handful of teams that look awful on paper. And awful teams are usually not fun to use in video games. Unless, of course, you and a buddy are choosing terrible teams on purpose as some sort of mutual punishment. But even then, if you're just trying to avoid the elite, just take it down a few notches to the Mavericks or Magic. Why subject yourself to the New York Knicks if you aren't being forced?

That said, let's review four teams that are most likely to be Dolphins-level bad this season. (Spoiler alert: the Knicks did not make the cut. Or in this case, would that mean they did make the cut? Regardless, they are not one of the four teams listed below.)

Phoenix Suns

They almost didn't make this list for Devin Booker and Devin Booker alone. NBA analysts are split on him in real life, but on the virtual court, Booker is incredibly fun to use. Not only can he shoot, but he can get to the basket for an easy bucket almost anytime he wants. That typically makes for a great NBA player, but it always makes for a great 2K player. He's one of the best to use in game.

Once you get past Booker, there isn't a lot to get excited about with respect to the Suns. Rubio is a nice addition and backcourt mate for Booker, but he doesn't rise to the level of a deciding factor when picking teams in 2K. Deandre Ayton is an exciting young prospect, but he gets lost in the shuffle among other more talented young players. Plus, his bread and butter is back to the basket, which isn't as endearing to most of the 2K world as slashing guards and forwards.

The rest of the starting lineup is a yawn and their bench is suspect at best. The Suns haven't won more than 24 games in the past four seasons, and while they should be at least somewhat better this season, expect another year of mediocrity from Phoenix. Until they prove otherwise through — gulp — sustained success, they will always be a candidate to be one of the worst teams in the league.

Washington Wizards

This is a difficult team to slot, because if you're like me and you play with injuries off, you get John Wall. Wall with Bradley Beal form one of the best backcourts in the league, and one of the most fun to run with in 2K. But even in fantasy world where injuries can be healed with a simple toggle, I mean, just look at the Wizards depth chart. Their big man rotation is one of the worst in the entire league. And their wing rotation is, well, also one of the worst in the entire league.

As an irrational Pistons fan, you can talk me into getting excited to run with Ish Smith, but that's exciting only for a few minutes, tops. The other 45 minutes of game action are going to be brutal. And just look at the rest of the roster.

Isaiah Thomas hasn't been good in years. After that, what's there? Justin Anderson? Hard yawn. Rui Hachimura adds the tiniest sliver of intrigue, if only because he's new and NBA 2K MT it's hard to predict rookie output.