Modes & Places
Proving Grounds
proper nounofficial 2K term
A competitive online environment designed to test players in ranked or higher-stakes games.
Exact matchmaking rules, squad sizes, restrictions, and rewards depend on the game edition. The name signals a more serious setting than ordinary casual play.
Used in a sentence
“We need a lock for Proving Grounds.”
Meaning or availability may vary by NBA 2K edition.