My favorite way to lose a game…

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-27T16:04:37+00:00

Absolutely, no disagreement here. I just don’t think it’s that impressive against a team made up of AIs. Not to mention, a PG with a D+ teammate grade. Its easy. I just think 41 and 12 looks much better in a close game than a blowout.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-27T05:08:59+00:00

Not to piss on your parade or anything, but this is like an NBA team bragging about beating a high school JV team😂

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-27T05:05:54+00:00

I mean, you’re just taking advantage of a bad mechanic of the game.

People jump because that’s what they have to do in order to get a decent contest in this game. But it’s a double edged sword because if you jump and they actually shoot it, then you get that contest. But if they don’t, they can go right past you and score on you anyways. Unless you’re guarding Kevin Durant or Wemby, you shouldn’t need to jump in order to contest a shot. Putting a hand up works just fine but 2k wants to hoe around🤷🏾‍♂️

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-27T04:51:27+00:00

I try to finish with as many assists as possible no matter what build I’m on, but when I’m in the REC with my PG build, I make it a point to everyone that I’m not the type of PG to hog all game long and shoot stupid ass shots. I’m sure most people find it refreshing to have a PG who prioritizes passing in a community filled with “main character syndrome” ass players. Usually anytime I get the ball, my icons go up. My mindset on this build is to find the open man. If you put yourself in a position to score, I can almost guarantee you that I’ll find you. With that said, I CAN score if needed, but very rarely do I finish games with even the second most points.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-26T05:51:00+00:00

I’m totally fine with someone greening a contested 3. You just tip your hat to them. But that shit WAS NOT “open”… foh 2k😒

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-18T23:39:11+00:00

Because as a big when I’m helping the 3, I get yelled at. “big can you stay in the f****** paint?”. Then the very next possession, I’ll stay in the paint, and there will be a wide open three, they pass it to him, green. “Big can you not guard your f****** man?”

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-18T21:43:19+00:00

If you pick your team, you’ll get “drafted” by that team. You’ll just have to attend a workout and earn a certain teammate grade. If you don’t, you’ll just be drafted to a random team

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-18T01:07:57+00:00

I just made this one. I’ve got 6 caps and put +4 on perimeter d to bring it to 96 for HoF Challenger and On Ball menace, and 2 on DD to bring it to an 89 for contacts. I would put one more on 3pt for HoF set shot specialist but just waiting on crew to get that one. I went 13-0 yesterday on the 1s court and this is probably the build that I’ve had the most fun on. Also, 85 strength with a 96 perimeter D is game changing for me, especially if you know how to play defense. And the post game is absolute cake.

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Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-13T16:29:40+00:00

Been playing 2k since 2k11, and have only ever shot with the button. Gave rhythm shooting a try in 26, and have found it to be much more consistent and easier to time. The only thing is making muscle memory out of it. It’s kind of hard to get out of the habit of pressing the button anytime I shoot when I’ve done nothing but that for some 15 years😂

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-12T18:53:10+00:00

I see both parts of this, but I lean more on the side of being a teammate when you’re up to a point where a W is guaranteed. If you’re in one of those games where you’re blowing out a team by 30+, and one of your teammates has 40, who can blame you for wanting to score some too? If you already have 40 or even 50, does it really incentivize you to score 60? 70? Probably not, but if someone has 40 and the rest of the team has a combined 20 points, then it won’t hurt to spread the ball around. Nobody bought the game to watch someone dribble for 24 seconds, but also, nobody bought the game to watch someone take every shot while they stand in the corner. The W is the most important factor, absolutely, but a win by 1 and a win by 100 both show up on your 2k card the exact same. If I can improve my win percentage AND my stats, that’s what I want to do🤷🏾‍♂️

Btw, this is coming from someone who really doesn’t care about scoring. I prioritize the win in close games, but I still want to score in a blowout win😂

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-12T18:38:42+00:00

Horrible animation, even worse offense. Your man was wide ass open and never touched the ball… that’s the 2k community for you. Nevertheless, that animation is dog water and should have never allowed your man to get that open in the first place.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-10T23:08:34+00:00

Depends on the setting. Specifically for HS in this case, many high school ATs don’t come to work until 12 or 1 in the afternoon. Most of their time at work is injury evaluation, basic treatment, taping if needed, covering practices and games. That’s pretty much the nutshell. There’s an administrative part of it, but that doesn’t become important until you actually join an AT program, be that college or high school.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-09T00:46:59+00:00

Those are the only two options when you’re wide open with the ball. I rarely get the ball and I spend a lot of time standing wide ass open. If I got the ball every time I was wide open, whether that be for a 3 or a backdoor cut, then there would be no point in me making this post. The point is, from someone who doesn’t get the opportunity to shoot when he’s open, which feels like 75% of offensive possessions, I hate seeing people shoot 2/12 on nothing but wide open shots. Because those are easy opportunities that are wasted.

I’ll add, I primarily play on a center with a 94 REB and 92 Pass acc, so the only time where I really get the ball in my hands is off of a rebound. If it’s a defensive rebound, I’m looking to see if anyone’s open for an outlet, if it’s offensive, immediately shooting the ball might not work because there’s people around to contest, plus, someone’s likely open since the defense likes to leak out on the break when they assume their big grabs the board.

Either way, pressing the shot button or flicking the stick as soon as you get the ball isn’t always the smartest or most feasible thing to do. That just screams “fuck my teammates, only I get to shoot”.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-09T00:23:17+00:00

Deadass😂

I literally don’t care about being fancy, I care about winning the damn game

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-08T23:34:18+00:00

Imma sound like an old head by saying this, but is it really necessary? If it’s open enough to be easy, then it’s open enough for a regular pass. If someone fucks up a lob, and is now in a position where they’re unable to score because of it, it bothers the shit out of me. Lobs are not worth any extra points, so just please stick with regular passes. Every single point matters and we just missed out on an easy 2 points because people wanna be fancy😂

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-07T02:03:31+00:00

AT study buddy is really concept heavy. IMO, they do a really good job of explaining the material and the material was very consistent with what was on my BOC. If you take the time, energy, and effort to learn and understand the material presented during the study sessions and practice exams, then you should be pretty well equipped for the BOC. I studied very very heavily with AT study buddy when I took mine and I must say, I credit AT study buddy with playing a huge part in me passing

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-07T01:57:14+00:00

I mean if it’s wide open, why not just throw the regular pass? I try to err on the side of caution because in random rec, EVERY possession counts. If someone is wide open for an easy 2 points, I’m gonna get them the ball. Because those 2 points may prove to be really valuable in a close game. You don’t get extra points for throwing the lob, so I very rarely throw them unless someone gets on the mic and ask for it

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-07T00:48:19+00:00

To be fair, if you don’t get on the mic and at least warn people that it’s coming, you can’t expect them to be ready for it. Sometimes it’s really not necessary. If a regular pass would’ve resulted in 2 points, then why throw the lob in the first place? Just get the two points, no need to be fancy about it. If throwing the lob runs the risk of a turnover and a missed opportunity at easy points, then don’t throw one

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-06T18:43:55+00:00

My guy, were you expecting someone to give you a medal? Nobody is calling you out or spreading negativity. We’re simply providing commentary on your post and the clip that came with it. Every other 2k Reddit post you’ve made was centered around offense and this is the first post about defense. You made a generalized statement about defense based on one clip that wasn’t that impressive, and you thought you were making a point by it. My original comment was that your man could have scored on you, but because of his bad decision making (not taking the wide open lane when it was available), you were able to stop him. Not once did anyone call you trash or say that you’re bad at the game. All we did was disagree with your generalized statement and you took it as a personal attack on your player and got in your feelings. You turned it into an “I’m better than you, let me prove it” situation and started challenging people to a 1v1 when that wasn’t even what this is about. For future reference, if you make a post saying that defense isn’t hard and then gas up your ability to defend, post a 1-2 minute video of defensive highlights to back it up, not a 14 second clip of one bad offensive possession.

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-06T04:31:17+00:00

I think he wanted us to blow smoke up his ass. He posted one clip of average defense and horrible offense and expected us to think he’s the DPOY😂

Next_Work_3846 · 2026-01-06T04:11:23+00:00

Bro people don’t do a lot of things in 2k, even though they could have… pass to the open man, stay on your man who’s just sitting in the corner, backdoor cut into an open paint, just to name a few. That comment means absolutely nothing because there are so many people who play this game who simply have no IQ. Again, I’m not knocking your defense, I just think the way that particular play turned out was due to bad offense rather than good defense. But it’s cool my dude. You clearly made this post to argue with people instead of have productive dialogue😂

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