NBA 2K23 Basketball Video Game

The small forward position is where you'll find some of the league's biggest and most influential stars. The two best players in the world are small forwards , and there are many future Hall of Famers in the mix of today's small forwards. This will be no different in NBA 2K21. If you want to build the best small forward (SF) in NBA 2K21 then follow this guide! Attributes Finishing • Close Shot: 89 Having a close shot of around 90 is necessary if you're going to be useful on the court, so make sure that this attribute is your best rating. • Driving Layup: 84 You don't want to miss an easy layup when given to you, so pump this attribute up to 85 as well. • Driving Dunk: 83 Keep the power moving, and move through the dunk slider to hit a cap of 85. Shooting • Mid-Range Shot: 72 As a shooter, giving yourself a nice mid-range option means that your opponents won't be able to fully box you out or stuff your long range shots. So, keep this rating at around 75. • Three...

NBA 2K21 has only been released soon, so MyTeam is still in its early stages. This means that players need to build a team on a budget. Here are some rules and things to need know if you're trying to build a competitive MyTeam squad fast and on a budget . 1. Know Your Play Style The meta is one thing, but your playstyle is something different. Are you someone who has excellent shot timing and therefore you don't need to have the Galaxy Opal Steph Curry and Ray Allen to be deadly from the outside? Do you have such a good handle on moves in the post that you can turn a Diamond or even an Amethyst big man into a low-post force because of your stick skills? If so, you can afford to balance your collection in a way that somewhat hides some of your weaknesses, and saves on the spending of your in-game currency. 2. Tokens are invaluable One of the main areas to target early is the Token Market. Grinding your way through the ranks up to the Sapphire players can take an early team up a...

The NBA has some incredible scoring talent, and they can influence the game on the rebound. Each player in NBA 2K21 is given a rebound rating in two areas, both offensive and defensive. Today, we will introduce the best defensive rebounders in NBA 2k21 , ranked by ability and efficiency of production. Pau Gasol – OVR 98 He seems to have been in the NBA forever, but the Spanish veteran can still pull down those rebounds! Just like Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol managed to be the type of big inside that helped Kobe Bryant win another championship. Now, Gasol isn't anywhere near Shaq's level in terms of dominance, but the Spanish giant was no slouch when he wore the Lakers jersey. In the years that followed his great championship run alongside Kobe, Pau managed to average around 17 points and 10 rebounds per game. The 40-year-old hasn't played any NBA minutes since March 2019 after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, but for another year at least, he'll still be helping you to...

The Collector mode MyTeam has become an increasingly bigger piece of the NBA 2K universe over the past five years. In NBA 2K21, MyTEAM is a brand new Mode that is deeper, more customizable, and more rewarding than ever. Here, let's start chatting about things in this early days NBA 2K21 MyTeam review . Domination Why would I play Domination? In Domination, you play in various leagues, against many different teams and earn rewards by completely dominating the match. The advantage of this mode is that it's the best way to earn Tokens. The Tokens earned can help you gain higher tiers without the need to spend 2K21 MT or VC. Another advantage of Domination is that, as you progress through the mode, the rewards get better. You'll be rewarded players, some of whom are worth their weight in gold, the type of card that a collector would want. Triple Threat Offline/Online 1. New Vault and Cumulative Win prize each season. 2. Triple Threat has a win threshold, but you can grind for...

Point guards are your facilitators and have their hands in every possession. Today, we're going to take a look at the best point guards according to NBA 2K21 ratings ! Stephen Curry Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player who plays as a formidable Point Guard for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Curry's skill set is varied across fantastic shooting beyond the arc, great ball handling, and great passing. This shows in NBA 2K21 with his 99 Three-Point Shot, 98 Offensive Consistency, 97 Ball Handle, and 97 Pass IQ. Steph has a total of 44 Badges in which 3 of them are Hall of Fame level. Damian Lillard Damian Lillard plays for the Point Guard position for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. The Current-Gen Standard Edition cover star has landed well in NBA 2K21, just barely missing out on the top spot. You can always rely on Dame to nail a clutch shot and produce on offense with scoring ability from any spot on the floor and lethal passing. Lillard ...

Badges are the building blocks of NBA 2K. You can equip your players with badges, gain extra advantages for your players, and help you level up in the game. Defense and rebounding badges affect your defensive abilities, including the rebounding stuff, obviously. The following Defense & Rebounding Badges are all you need to know if you're aiming to be more effective at stopping your opponents in the NBA's 2K21.   Defense/Rebounding Badges Badges Notes Box Improves the player's ability to box out opponents. Brick Wall Increases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact. This badge makes it tougher for the defense to get through or around screens. Players hit by contact from a Brick Wall lose more energy than normal. Chase Down Artist Raises the chances of getting a chase-down block. Boosts the speed and leaping ability of a pla...

Earlier we introduced the Finishing and Shooting badges lists of NBA 2k21, now it's the Turn of Playingmaking Badges. With Playmaking, the emphasis is on team support, dribbling, and creating space. Here is a complete list of NBA 2K21 Playmaking Badges that can help you make the most of these skills.   Playmaking Badges Badges Notes Ankle Breaker Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves. When performing stepbacks and other certain moves, the defender stumbles or falls more frequently when biting the wrong way. Bail Out Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air. Passing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Break Starter Improves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound. After grabbing a defensive board, deep outlet passes made up the court are ...

Badges have a significant impact on your player's skills and attributes, you can use it to increase stats in certain areas to match your play style and generally improve your character. It is split into four categories that include Finishing , Shooting, Playmaking, and Defense/Rebounding. Here, we introduce you to all the shooting badges in NBA 2K21 . Shooting Badges Badge Note Catch & Shoot Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch. For a short time after receiving a pass, the receiver's outside shooting attributes get a significant boost. Clutch Shooter Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments. Shot attempts that occur during the final moments of the 4th quarter, or in any overtime period, receive a large boost. Corner Specialist Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner. Deep mid-range or 3PT shots taken along t...

For anyone veteran of NBA 2K, it is common knowledge that player badges are king on the court. With NBA 2K21 Demo has officially arrived, we now know which badges will be in this year's game. Many of the badges in NBA 2K20 have returned in 2K21. One of the most controversial badges from last year, Quick Draw, is gone! And the badges data about what players were using has been put to good use and resulted in some changes, tweaks, and balancing. In this list, we will introduce the Finishing Badges in NBA 2K21 . Finishing Badges Badge Note Acrobat Boosts the ability to make layups that have a high degree of difficulty. Spin, half-spin, hot step, euro-step, cradle, reverse, and change shot layup attempts receive a significant boost. Backdown Punisher Increases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent. Allows players to have more success than normal when backing down a defender...