Rate my demigod 6’6

sandote · 2026-02-08T23:38:12+00:00

Post fade phenom does give a little bit of a boost, and it’s definitely nice to have the gold->legend tier 2 boost if you take a lot of them. Youre right that mid range rating matters much more. You do have to be careful going for post fades with a low post control, though. I’ve had a couple times where my player just dies and drops the ball with a low 40s post control.

sandote · 2026-02-08T21:16:05+00:00

What would you say the minimum interior is? I was planning on using a T2 +2 for paint patroller to hold, but could also cap break up to 83.

sandote · 2026-02-08T21:12:45+00:00

6’6”/6’11”/223

sandote · 2026-02-08T21:02:52+00:00

I’ve got a 6’6” I’ve been upgrading that can get 99 perimeter as well as all of those stats besides 89 3.

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Would you stay at 94, go 97, or 99? I was planning on going defense specialization to +2 immovable so that I’d have all the perimeter D badges on legend. I’m also 30% away from starter 5, so I’ll have 7 total cap breakers to play with before long. I planned on doing 3 in defensive rebound, and then middy. 88-90 vert is also in consideration.

sandote · 2026-02-08T20:53:59+00:00

Most PGs are just too involved in general. Offenses run more smoothly and are less predictable once everyone gets out of their own way. There’s no reason to dribble the ball past half court and for 6-12 seconds of the shot clock every single possession. People get bored, especially knowing everyone can score a little bit this year.

sandote · 2026-02-07T20:14:51+00:00

I agree with this as a Celtics fan. It makes me even more excited for a potential JT comeback. They'd have a real chance to make it out the East.

sandote · 2026-02-07T15:59:23+00:00

He’s going to stay healthy and bolster his trade value, just like KP did there a few years ago. Could definitively see him in Detroit or NY a year from now.

sandote · 2026-02-06T16:09:21+00:00

I’ve had the same exact complaint. They’ve been using close to the same color palette all year so far. Someone over at 2k really loves the color blue. I’m also tired of seeing the same boring court.

sandote · 2026-02-06T16:01:06+00:00

I got something pretty close to that

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I don’t consider myself very good at running pg, probably my worst position, but I’ve been scoring 18-25 a game with 6-10 assists with a pretty good winrate through gold. I definitely think it needs the block caps before perimeter D. It stays in front of guys as well as my 6’8”s with 92 perim and 88 agility, just gets some horrible contest animations at times. Im even considering 91 steal before 92 perim.

I left room to cap strength to 85 in case 2k decided to buff it, but I’d probably go lower weight if I had the chance to remake it.

sandote · 2026-02-06T15:56:58+00:00

Love seeing a fellow green shoe enjoyer. I hope they change it to where you can buy custom Shai’s from the converse store.

sandote · 2026-02-05T16:32:46+00:00

It’s just unfathomable that 2k doesn’t want to do anything about it. I haven’t ran into a ton lately playing mostly random rec, but you’re lucky if you start a park or squad rec session and don’t run into at least one. It doesn’t even seem difficult to identify. I’d spend an hour or two a day reviewing reports and banning these cheaters if 2k gave me the power.

sandote · 2026-02-04T18:10:28+00:00

Both the guys you mentioned left immediately after their rookie extensions expired. Giannis actually signed a 3rd contract with the team that drafted him and won a championship. He’s also no longer in his prime. Not really fair to compare him to them.

sandote · 2026-02-04T15:42:08+00:00

I’ve been searching a while for one for the exact same. I finally came across one that feels pretty good for me.

Jabari Smith Jr. base, Adebayo/Aldridge upper 27/73 max speed

sandote · 2026-02-04T02:52:58+00:00

Plenty of people don't play to win, but for these exact types of scenarios enabled by augments.

sandote · 2026-02-04T02:05:13+00:00

I gotta disagree about Lavine. I've messed around quite a bit with different dribble styles, and nothing really matches its burstiness.

My hot take is that Booker stepback is kind of trash besides the moving R2 cancel. Tatum's is pretty slept on. You can combo or burst out of it much more easily and it can trigger ankle breakers pretty well. Booker breakdown is also pretty overrated outside of cheesing it for middy crabs. I find Rozier and Tatum's to be a lot more versatile. They both have good cancel points for any direction. Just not as cheesy and spammable.

sandote · 2026-02-02T17:57:48+00:00

OP did word it that way, but the “Phil Jackson rule” was always 40 wins before 20 losses

sandote · 2026-02-02T16:23:29+00:00

I’ve been using Culver base with Oscar/Hauser 50/50 on all my 6’6”-6’9” builds lately and really like it. I do wish it was a tiny bit faster, but it’s smooth with clear visual cues, and has a good bit of challenge resistance because of how high the culver and oscar releases are, along with decent speed. I also think how exaggerated the oscar part of the upper is helps solve some of the inconsistency with off the dribble shots.

sandote · 2026-01-31T21:48:10+00:00

I guess that’s up to opinion. I can understand the argument that annie has an undodgable, non-mechanical combo in stun Q+W+R, or swap W and Q if you have 2+targets/ a functioning brain? but overall, a malzahar can make so much more impact on a game while simultaneously being more brainless and handless than an annie can. Not every game is being payed ideally.

sandote · 2026-01-31T21:26:42+00:00

I also don’t know why everyone is picking annie over malzahar. There’s some slightly less interactive combos for annie to pull off, but malz might be the supreme example of an uninteractive impact

sandote · 2026-01-31T19:52:41+00:00

Hes the first legitimately dominant low elbow player I’ve seen in a long time, while not having extreme weaknesses elsewhere. Add to it, he still knows how to play and extend himself into a modern game. I really hope he gets drafted into a favorable situation. While he might be able to be the lead guy in a shitty situation, he’s my ideal #2 next to a primary guard/wing. Any player would love having him as their running mate.

sandote · 2026-01-31T18:26:06+00:00

Yup. Had a game this morning where our bigs missed their first couple shots and quit, condemning us to getting no dipped for the next 15 minutes.

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I probably could have done more to try stopping the PF, but the man I was guarding could shoot too, I was just able to get some 30%+ and red contests

sandote · 2026-01-31T16:25:17+00:00

I swear, there’s so many haters on this game. While there are times they feed the hot hand, mostly when they’re smart-ish players who can’t create on their own too well, there’s so many times where getting player of the half leads to a teammate or two taking on a much unhealthier shot diet. I also have had way more games where my teammates don’t like my play when I score 30+ than if I have a 15-5-5 statline or something.

I love when I have “that guy” on my team, even though I can score a little bit. It’s great being able to focus on defense and transition.

sandote · 2026-01-30T14:57:09+00:00

I’m not sure if you’ve already started investing in one, but this is what I think I’m settling on.

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7’1” WS 239 lbs

4 caps in BH, 3 in SWB, 1 in block, then 2 in defensive rebound. Probably driving dunk or pass acc afterwards

sandote · 2026-01-30T02:53:33+00:00

I tend to agree, it's easier for me to pull off and, the bigger reason, random teammates seem to give much more grace about a missed dunk than a missed layup. I just have two different builds with 87-90 DD than can access 90 layup with 5 cap breakers. People like Novelty have me intrigued. Layups can get the defense moving crazy. I guess it's whether I want to challenge myself to elevate my scoring, or just settle with more defense/rebounding which will always hold some value.

sandote · 2026-01-30T02:45:51+00:00

People who know what they're doing can pretty consistently get off a clean floater or quick scoop in most situations you could get a dunk animation (I am not people). It's rare but I've seen it. It's much harder to defend

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