Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

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  • ksuttonjr76
    All Star
    • Nov 2004
    • 8662

    #16
    Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

    I decreased the speed slider in my season. I don't get a lot of mid range jumpers, but it's enough. Could be placebo though.

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    • mb625
      DJ2K
      • Jan 2012
      • 5016

      #17
      Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

      Originally posted by jrose57
      Thanks for the responses brothers! Any plays recommend that can set me some nice open mid range jumpers? I am talking about offline plays only because this is what I do only, I don't enjoy playing online...actually don't have time for it is the better reason...lol
      There's one that I really like in the classic Nuggets' playbook. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but it's really nice. If I remember correctly, it's a Fist Zipper concept (which, by the way, if you see Zipper, those will usually get you a deep 2 or a 3 point attempt.) that starts with the guard making a cut to the hoop off of a back screen. If that cut's not there, then the Zipper action leads to a shot from mid-range.

      Edit. Not a zipper play. My bad. It's 94 Floppy 1 Dive. Still a nice play though.
      Last edited by mb625; 07-21-2016, 04:01 PM.
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      • Vni
        Hall Of Fame
        • Sep 2011
        • 14833

        #18
        Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

        Originally posted by jeremym480
        Man, I love the mid-range game in 2k. One of my go-to plays on offense are Floppy plays. If the guy isn't open off of the screen, I'll either call a pick & pop with a big or manually get them to post up if they have an advantage down low.
        Feels like it's mostly the bigmen who can shoot it from mid in 2K16.

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        • zrohman
          Pro
          • Nov 2013
          • 834

          #19
          Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

          Right. Defense is so broken it's easy to dribble past user controlled men. Easy to get awide open mid range with Kyrie or similar guards... But I find if they create their own shot through dribble moves, even with space they are penalized for creating their own shot and shoot roughly 30% in the mid range

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          • Luke Skywalker
            Pro
            • Dec 2014
            • 917

            #20
            Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

            Midrange shot is a low percentage shot, the Sim Slider is set to 45, but I prefer it to be much lower 35-40 range. As many pointed out, the midrange is money in this game, and it shouldn't be, except for the top rated players (Jordan, Kobe, Dirk etc). Nobody really shoots the midrange anymore, its all 3s.

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            • Vni
              Hall Of Fame
              • Sep 2011
              • 14833

              #21
              Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

              Just because teams aren't looking for the mid range shot as much as they did in the past, doesn't mean it should artificially be nerfed.

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              • jeebs9
                Fear is the Unknown
                • Oct 2008
                • 47568

                #22
                Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                Originally posted by zrohman
                Right. Defense is so broken it's easy to dribble past user controlled men. Easy to get awide open mid range with Kyrie or similar guards... But I find if they create their own shot through dribble moves, even with space they are penalized for creating their own shot and shoot roughly 30% in the mid range
                This is by far the biggest problem with the mid range game for guards. Trying to pull up for a mid range jumper is impossible.

                Originally posted by Vni
                Just because teams aren't looking for the mid range shot as much as they did in the past, doesn't mean it should artificially be nerfed.
                THANK YOU!

                I keep say that and no one is understanding that. Their are some players that live in the mid range jumper area of the game. Take for instance Dirk or Melo. Even with them if you face up in the post and the defender lags off a little. You will miss that jumper most of the time. (Basically 30%)

                Originally posted by Luke Skywalker
                Midrange shot is a low percentage shot, the Sim Slider is set to 45, but I prefer it to be much lower 35-40 range. As many pointed out, the midrange is money in this game, and it shouldn't be, except for the top rated players (Jordan, Kobe, Dirk etc). Nobody really shoots the midrange anymore, its all 3s.

                When people say things like the above I really wonder if they watch all of basketball.
                Last edited by jeebs9; 07-21-2016, 04:56 PM.
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                • The 24th Letter
                  ERA
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 39373

                  #23
                  Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                  Dont get this at all, the mid range game is money in this game....in pretty much every aspect but the pull up animation....and I emphasize animation because you can take a slight second to set your feet and you'll knock them down a lot more effectively....

                  The only issue with mid range were the slight seperation jumpers with efffective shooters that would brick too often...but Mike tweaked that...

                  Which is why i love putting in work with a mid range killer like KD- and these are well contested online

                  Sorry, we couldn’t find that page

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                  • Rockie_Fresh88
                    Lockdown Defender
                    • Oct 2011
                    • 9621

                    #24
                    Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                    I really do hate the pull though. That CP3 /Westbrook/ style of pull up should be in 17. The turnaround midrange fades don't really fall for me either . I agree Bigs are the best at shooting the midrange . A lot of guards have higher three point shots too.


                    When it comes to my players unless you're an outside Center the midrange isn't worth taking over a three pointer .
                    Last edited by Rockie_Fresh88; 07-21-2016, 03:11 PM.
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                    • Rockie_Fresh88
                      Lockdown Defender
                      • Oct 2011
                      • 9621

                      #25
                      Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                      Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                      Dont get this at all, the mid range game is money in this game....in pretty much every aspect but the pull up animation....and I emphasize animation because you can take a slight second to set your feet and you'll knock them down a lot more effectively....

                      The only issue with mid range were the slight seperation jumpers with efffective shooters that would brick too often...but Mike tweaked that...

                      Which is why i love putting in work with a mid range killer like KD- and these are well contested online

                      https://vimeo.com/175745045
                      That move at 34 seconds was sick .
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                      • The 24th Letter
                        ERA
                        • Oct 2007
                        • 39373

                        #26
                        Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                        Originally posted by Rockie_Fresh88
                        That move at 34 seconds was sick .
                        Preciate it. Was looking through sme old vids and spotted this...KD got ridiculously hot in this game lol

                        I agree that the motion pull ups could mayne use a bit of a boost ...i just wouldnt want it too high...its a pretty tough shot that not everyone has in their arsenal

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                        • psydefx
                          Banned
                          • Oct 2015
                          • 370

                          #27
                          Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                          even though a lot of teams don't utilize the mid range, all of the classic teams did. they are still in the game btw.

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                          • Crossover1
                            MVP
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 1925

                            #28
                            Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                            Originally posted by Trackball
                            Someone wins the title every year.
                            Yeah because winning 4/7 NBA Finals games are a walk in the park!

                            Originally posted by Trackball
                            How many teams win 73?

                            *mic drop*
                            How many teams choke away a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals?

                            *drops mic*
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                            • Trackball
                              MVP
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 1306

                              #29
                              Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                              Originally posted by Crossover1
                              How many teams choke away a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals?

                              *drops mic*
                              Would it have been different if Cleveland went up 3-0, lost the next three, then won game 7?

                              73.

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                              • TheDuggler
                                Pro
                                • Sep 2012
                                • 728

                                #30
                                Re: Where the heck is the mid-range game in 2k16?

                                Originally posted by Trackball
                                Would it have been different if Cleveland went up 3-0, lost the next three, then won game 7?

                                73.
                                Give it up, the Warriors 73 win season was a waste

                                Better luck next year!

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