Early in the Fire & Concrete MyCareer story, MP has to pick one of two G League affiliates before his NBA path really begins. The two options are the Sioux Falls Skyforce, tied to the Miami Heat, and the Delaware Blue Coats, tied to the Philadelphia 76ers. Each side hands you a different team boost, a different star to play next to, and a different style of basketball.
Quick answer: Pick the Sioux Falls Skyforce for a Team Chemistry boost, a perimeter-defense boost for teammates, and a win-now roster. Pick the Delaware Blue Coats for a Fans boost, an interior-defense boost, and more playing time to raise your draft stock. There is no wrong pick, and you only stay for a short stretch.
Skyforce vs Blue Coats boosts and team profile
The fastest way to decide is to compare what each team actually gives you. The boosts are the concrete, mechanical difference. Everything else comes down to how you like to play.
| Factor | Sioux Falls Skyforce | Delaware Blue Coats |
|---|---|---|
| NBA affiliate | Miami Heat | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Star player | Ben Crawford (floor-general PG) | Jalen Beech (PF/C) |
| Play style | Balanced, traditional, well-drilled | Gritty, aggressive defense and rebounding |
| Defense boost | Perimeter defense for all teammates | Interior defense for all teammates |
| Progression boost | Team Chemistry | Fans gained |
| Best for | Winning now | Developing and getting minutes |
Match the choice to your position
Your position is the biggest single factor. The two stars sit at opposite ends of the floor, so one of them will overlap with your role while the other complements it. Either way, MP gets to play his preferred position, and the team’s star slides to a secondary role if needed.
Ben Crawford is a ball-dominant point guard who runs a lot of ISO and can hold the ball even when pushed to shooting guard. If you are a guard who wants the ball in your hands, that overlap will frustrate you on the Skyforce. Big men, on the other hand, benefit from Crawford feeding them, and defense-first players can happily let him run the offense.
Jalen Beech is a PF/C in Delaware. Guards pair well with him through pick-and-roll, complementing each other instead of clashing. If you play a big man yourself, you may not want to double up on Beech’s skill set. Shooting guards and small forwards can slot in with either team, so scan both rosters and target the clearest gap.
Play style and the defensive boost
The Skyforce play a balanced, traditional game with solid passing, a range of shooters, and consistency. If you want to lean on teammates to handle the basics, that fits. They also give every teammate a perimeter-defense boost.
The Blue Coats are the grittier group, leaning into aggressive defense and crashing the boards. Their team boost improves interior defense across the roster. If blocking shots and out-hustling opponents matches your version of MP, Delaware fits like a glove.
Tip: You can also pick the team opposite to your own style and fill their gap. A rugged defender can shore up the Skyforce, while a reliable scorer stands out on the Blue Coats.
Team Chemistry vs Fans, and winning vs minutes
The progression boosts push you in two different directions. If you care about winning and clicking with teammates, the Skyforce Team Chemistry boost is the one to chase. If you want lucrative deals and a rising draft stock, the Blue Coats Fans boost feeds that showboating path.
The same split applies to your career goal. The Skyforce are built to win, even if a G League title is not as glamorous as an NBA ring, though that can mean slightly fewer minutes if you are not the optimal choice on the floor. The Blue Coats prioritize developing young players, which means more game time to show scouts what you can do while you learn the new controls. Delaware’s roster can still win too, especially if MP is the better tactical fit.
Location, affiliation, and vibes
Not everything has to be min-maxing. The jersey you prefer, the team name you like more, and where you would rather live are all fair reasons, just like real free agents weigh. MP was last playing pickup in New York, which makes Delaware the closer option, though his high school team was in California.
Affiliation matters if you already back one of the NBA parent clubs. Heat fans have a reason to lean Skyforce, and 76ers fans toward the Blue Coats. The Miami Heat are short on guards and small forwards, making them a strong landing spot for those positions. The 76ers have assembled a star-heavy roster with the likes of LeBron and Joel Embiid, so unless you want to back up those names, they may be a tougher destination. Choosing Delaware does not lock you into Philadelphia, though.
Whichever way you go, you will not be with either affiliate for long, and the other option is always open on a second playthrough. Lock the boost that matches your goal, avoid doubling up on your star’s position, and the rest sorts itself out on the court.
