Wanted to open dialogue on possible improvements to the current badge system. What steps would you take to advance whats in place? Or would you simply remove it?
Personally I like the concept, but im just not in love with the execution. I think the badges currently are given out too liberally, and too many over-lap ratings. Many could be ditched in favor of badges that bring forth the player differentiation this generation is missing.
In my opinion, besides speed and quickness, many players feel identical. Last gen sig shots were the building blocks for player individuality and honestly I feel in that department we have regressed. In the league, not every player can chain together multiple dribble or post moves flawlessly or drive and get to the rim aggressively. The same cant be said for 2k, and badges can change that. A few suggestions:
'Chain Dribbler' - as the name implies, allows a ball-handler to chain anywhere from three to five consecutive dribble moves together without losing the ball.
'Kentucky Derby' - a Corey Brewer type who aggressively runs in transition at any opportunity.
'Rush Hour Handles' - Handles the ball well in traffic and has the ability to split double-teams as well as pick and rolls. Players with this badge can also run the baseline ala Steve Nash with a lessened likelihood of stepping out of bounds or losing control of the ball.
'Tip Drill' - Players with this badge are known for tipping in offensive rebounds for easy points, or tapping them backwards in traffic for teammates to collect.
'Double Dutch' - These players have a quick second jump when going for blocks or rebounds.
'Chain Post-moves' - These players can chain multiple fakes and pivots without traveling.
'Soft Touch'- Players with this badge would have the ability to press the 'shoot' command a second time to alter a lay-up attempt BEFORE the up-swing of the ball to do a high arching, or high off the glass layup. This would allow for evasive guards to thrive in the land of the giants.
Personally I like the concept, but im just not in love with the execution. I think the badges currently are given out too liberally, and too many over-lap ratings. Many could be ditched in favor of badges that bring forth the player differentiation this generation is missing.
In my opinion, besides speed and quickness, many players feel identical. Last gen sig shots were the building blocks for player individuality and honestly I feel in that department we have regressed. In the league, not every player can chain together multiple dribble or post moves flawlessly or drive and get to the rim aggressively. The same cant be said for 2k, and badges can change that. A few suggestions:
'Chain Dribbler' - as the name implies, allows a ball-handler to chain anywhere from three to five consecutive dribble moves together without losing the ball.
'Kentucky Derby' - a Corey Brewer type who aggressively runs in transition at any opportunity.
'Rush Hour Handles' - Handles the ball well in traffic and has the ability to split double-teams as well as pick and rolls. Players with this badge can also run the baseline ala Steve Nash with a lessened likelihood of stepping out of bounds or losing control of the ball.
'Tip Drill' - Players with this badge are known for tipping in offensive rebounds for easy points, or tapping them backwards in traffic for teammates to collect.
'Double Dutch' - These players have a quick second jump when going for blocks or rebounds.
'Chain Post-moves' - These players can chain multiple fakes and pivots without traveling.
'Soft Touch'- Players with this badge would have the ability to press the 'shoot' command a second time to alter a lay-up attempt BEFORE the up-swing of the ball to do a high arching, or high off the glass layup. This would allow for evasive guards to thrive in the land of the giants.
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