Official NBA 2K17 MyCareer Thread

[Inzombniac]

Re: Official NBA 2K17 MyCareer Thread

Hello,

Could anybody take the time and advise me on a good Center build? I asked Sam from Sam Pham about this since he posted two very nice builds on his channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rklM-9AAsdc&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKAXZ21Ll9g&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=1

Now I sent Sam a message and I might as well quote it here instead of repeating myself:

So since it will be a terrible grind to get enough VC to actually play a nice career I wanted to get as much feedback as I can so I came here. I hope some of you have an opinion on the matter and maybe some suggestions. I just don't want to make a Center that sucks and kick myself for wasting VC I grinded for for like 50 hours to get it .

I would go with a post scorer from what you want out of the position. I don't know the speed of a post scorer but as a 7'0" glass cleaner my speed maxes out at 55 (not sure the weight ratio and how that impacted it though when I made it). I don't know the speed of a post scorer but in terms of offense, I think you'd be better off with the higher attributes for the post since you want to be a banger and I imagine those post skills cap out pretty high.

Obviously it can vary with the different factors but give or take a few points here or there for factors like height, weight and wingspan, these are some of my max caps for my glass cleaner:

73 mid range, 58 three ball, 73 in all the post categories, 86 standing dunk, 75 driving dunk, 55 speed, 94 in all rebounding, 79 in block and 76 in steal.

Personally, I'm still capable of hitting in the post in MyCareer and can knock down mid ranges consistently along with that HOF brick wall making for some great screens for the pick and roll but if you're looking to go online, there's not nearly enough posts ups with the crew I run with to tell you if that's good or not for online play.

[Saxongirl]

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I would go with a post scorer from what you want out of the position. I don't know the speed of a post scorer but as a 7'0" glass cleaner my speed maxes out at 55 (not sure the weight ratio and how that impacted it though when I made it). I don't know the speed of a post scorer but in terms of offense, I think you'd be better off with the higher attributes for the post since you want to be a banger and I imagine those post skills cap out pretty high.

Obviously it can vary with the different factors but give or take a few points here or there for factors like height, weight and wingspan, these are some of my max caps for my glass cleaner:

73 mid range, 58 three ball, 73 in all the post categories, 86 standing dunk, 75 driving dunk, 55 speed, 94 in all rebounding, 79 in block and 76 in steal.

Personally, I'm still capable of hitting in the post in MyCareer and can knock down mid ranges consistently along with that HOF brick wall making for some great screens for the pick and roll but if you're looking to go online, there's not nearly enough posts ups with the crew I run with to tell you if that's good or not for online play.

Thank you well I checked the stats and this is what I found (I'll copy something I sent Sam Pham):

Well are you sure about that? I mean if I compare the three archetypes (Athletic Finisher, Glas Cleaner and Post Scorer) the Athletic Finisher comes out the worst in a lot of categories for a 7'1 Center tbh: Speed he is the best by about 5 points it's 56 and 52 (Speed and Acc) against 51 and 47 of the GC (with the weight you suggested he goes up 3 points to 54 and 50) and the PS is 48 and 45. Strengthwise the other two archetypes win out hands down 89 for the GC and the PS only 69 for Athletic Finisher which means for all his speed he can be pushed around by your average small forward. Midrange they are alsmost identical 74 for the athletic finisher and 73 for the GC with 77 for the PS so that's a dead heat. Standing Dunk wise the difference is also fairly small. 94 for the Athletic Finisher with an 86 for Post Scorer and Glass Cleaner. Driving Dunk he should and does win out 81 against 70 but tbh how many driving dunks will you really have as a center? Contact Dunk he wins out massive as well 94 against 80 and 80. Post Scoring the GC is at 73 where the athletic finisher is completely limited to only a 66 and the PS wins with 94. Rebounding it's not even close. The Glass Cleaner wins out easily with 94 across the board AF only gets 73 and PS 76. Blocking is about even with a slight edge for the GC at a 79. Passing Vision is a win for the Finisher with 76 and a 62 Accuracy, the Glass Cleaner gets 65 and 53 and the PS 62 and 51. So for those categories it looks like this: Athletic Finisher 7 first places 3 of those in dunking and two in the speed categories and 1 second place. Glass Cleaner 3 first places in Rebounding, Strength and Blocking and 8 second places in dunks, passin and speed and post scoring. Post Scorer 3 first places in midrange, post moves and strength and 6 second places in rebounding, blocking and dunking. What bothers me so much about the Athletic Finisher is his laughable Rebounding (which is something that you actually need this year I saw as it's no longer something you just do with size but actually have to have a good rating, very good positioning and a good boxout) and his laughtable strength (again no backing down against even some small forwards, no proper boxout and probably not a very good contact finisher despite the high rating) the passing is obviously marvelous as is the speed (althought I doubt I will really feel a 3 or 4 point difference because none of them is really that fast) but other than that he is absolutely limited on offense, a weak defender, a weak rebounder and a weak screen setter and all that for some dunking once in a while and quick feet I can get by playing a 225 pound center and buying a boost later on to take my Speed to 60 with a Glass Cleaner? I'm not so sure tbh. Thx for the input and the quick answer but I would really like to still do the things well that a center is supposed to do well. Set hard screens, rebound like a maniac, bully people in the paint and back people down. I don't think an athletic Finisher is for me. But it's good to know that you think going the Center route instead of a SF or PF is the way to go. I'm not too worried about the Park tbh since this year you won't be able to dribble like a madman so as a Center you will have the chance to play proper defense and since the rebounding rating actually matters this year you will get the chance to grab board over guys like that any day if your rating is good enough.

This is my reasoning for considering the Glass Cleaner over anyone else. Stronger, much, better rebounding by massive amounts, better Speed than Post Scorer which can be increased by dropping weight to 225, still a very decent midrange game which can be boosted to almost 80, same goes for the Post Moves and the Contact Dunk and Standing Dunk can be upped to an 85 or a whopping 91. The Passing is second best only behind the Athletic finisher.

[Inzombniac]

Re: Official NBA 2K17 MyCareer Thread

Thank you well I checked the stats and this is what I found (I'll copy something I sent Sam Pham):



This is my reasoning for considering the Glass Cleaner over anyone else. Stronger, much, better rebounding by massive amounts, better Speed than Post Scorer which can be increased by dropping weight to 225, still a very decent midrange game which can be boosted to almost 80, same goes for the Post Moves and the Contact Dunk and Standing Dunk can be upped to an 85 or a whopping 91. The Passing is second best only behind the Athletic finisher.

If that's what you lean towards then I can easily vouch for glass cleaner. I learned last year that a passing rating in the 60's is decent enough to be able to make some fluid passes and with break starter, you'll get a nice boost for those outside passes once you unlock it. Rebounding is something I focus in which is why I chose it because you still have decent defensive ratings while getting all the perks of dominant rebounding. You're also decent enough at the mid range and post game to get by.

I rarely if ever use boosts myself so I didn't really think of them within this equation. I'm more of a Pro-Am player so I grew used to not using them last year since they didn't work on there but no clue if that's the case this year or not. Either way, all the best with what you decide to go with.

[Taer]

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Does anybody have some feedback?

My first guy is a 7'3" 340lbs Glass Cleaner on SS 12 minute quarters.

Rebounding is like 2k16 so I'm doing quite well (player of the game everytime we win). I was drafted 1st and I actually play PF because my OR is still lower then the others.

I have no issues getting my teammates going but I do average 5 assists a game and I have HoF Brick Wall to help set up uncontested 3 shots for Covington and Justice.

Free Throws are my Achilles tendon - I did not figure out the only way to improve them was official team practices. But I average 800vc a game usually.

If you have questions just ask, I did not see your early post - this thread moves fast.

Lots of long time users post in it, so advise is usually good. Also liked your long post on VC in that other thread.

[Saxongirl]

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Hello,

Could anybody take the time and advise me on a good Center build? I asked Sam from Sam Pham about this since he posted two very nice builds on his channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rklM-9AAsdc&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKAXZ21Ll9g&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=1

Now I sent Sam a message and I might as well quote it here instead of repeating myself:

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So since it will be a terrible grind to get enough VC to actually play a nice career I wanted to get as much feedback as I can so I came here. I hope some of you have an opinion on the matter and maybe some suggestions. I just don't want to make a Center that sucks and kick myself for wasting VC I grinded for for like 50 hours to get it .

--> This was my first post. Personally I wouldn't go with a center this big this year... that's just by far too lumbering for me considering how fast the game runs now and how mobile most other centers are.

[celviano]

Re: Official NBA 2K17 MyCareer Thread

Hello,

Could anybody take the time and advise me on a good Center build? I asked Sam from Sam Pham about this since he posted two very nice builds on his channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rklM-9AAsdc&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKAXZ21Ll9g&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl&index=1

Now I sent Sam a message and I might as well quote it here instead of repeating myself:



So since it will be a terrible grind to get enough VC to actually play a nice career I wanted to get as much feedback as I can so I came here. I hope some of you have an opinion on the matter and maybe some suggestions. I just don't want to make a Center that sucks and kick myself for wasting VC I grinded for for like 50 hours to get it .

--> This was my first post. Personally I wouldn't go with a center this big this year... that's just by far too lumbering for me considering how fast the game runs now and how mobile most other centers are.

I am playing 7'0" 292 lbs glass cleaner C at HOF difficulty and I am at game 25-26 in rookie season, 12 mins quarter. Current stats are ~25 ppg, ~17 rpg and ~3.5 bpg, leading all NBA in rebounding. I also unlocked all 5 archetype badges within the span of 25 games at HOF. I did use VC to upgrade to 86 for an easy start. Here are some that I learned so far for this position:

- It is better to get a heavy C with high strength to efficiently box out or push other C. You will feel the need of strength and weight when you face elite C like Drummond, Jordan or Byombo.

- Coming from fast point forward, it took me a bit of time to adapt to slow C and the critical thing is trying to be in better position before anyone else, that is always get between the basket and other C if you want a rebound. This needs anticipation and some good movement around the basket. Anticipation and movement are by far most important to play center because you are slow and 1 mistake can give away the play.

- My suggestion for using skill points is to prioritize on your main strengths, i.e. strength, rebound and some defense. Put a good amount in lay up & dunks as well as post scoring or mid range scoring depending on how you would like to help scoring. My C had zero mid range shooting until game 23-24, never shot a 3, 90% points were from dunking, FT and second chance point, 10% from post fade or spin. If you have VC to jump start, I would start with nearly max strength, 80 rebounding, defense around 70 and put rest of the points to mostly dunks and layup and some to either mid range or post.

- I feel this year rebounding skill points are worth it. They seem to help with rebounding animation and successful rate a lot. After you have hustle rebounder, it even gets better.

- Be patient during the games, focus on defending the post and somewhat covering mid range. Don't try to be everywhere the ball is, just lock down your match up. Don't get frustrated if you end 1st quarter with no points or rebound or 2nd quarter with just 3-4 each. Don't force it, let the game comes to you.


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[Saxongirl]

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Another nice build is this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFx6njaflZM&index=3&list=PLnsfcAuRXVBfTLBvvaOCm9RrxuOuuZnCl

Basically Larry Bird. The Speed is a bit rubbish but with a 74 in Rebounding and Boxout you basically reign supreme over any SF PF C that aren't defensive specialists or glass cleaners, you got great shooting touch, a defensive rating that can be brought up to an 80 with boosts, a passing that can be brought up into that region as well.

Like I said I'll probably need another 2-3 days to get the VC together but I just don't want to waste it on a build I won't enjoy in MyCareer and online...

[Saxongirl]

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I am playing 7'0" 292 lbs glass cleaner C at HOF difficulty and I am at game 25-26 in rookie season, 12 mins quarter. Current stats are ~25 ppg, ~17 rpg and ~3.5 bpg, leading all NBA in rebounding. I also unlocked all 5 archetype badges within the span of 25 games at HOF. I did use VC to upgrade to 86 for an easy start. Here are some that learned so far for this position:

- It is better to get a heavy C with high strength to efficiently box out or push other C. You will feel the need of strength and weight when you face elite C like Drummond, Jordan or Byombo.

- Coming from fast point forward, it took me a bit of time to adapt to slow C and the critical thing is trying to be in better position before anyone else, that is always get between the basket and other C if you want a rebound. This needs anticipation and some good movement around the basket. Anticipation and movement are by far most important to play center because you are slow and 1 mistake can give away the play.

- My suggestion for using skill points is to prioritize on your main strengths, i.e. strength, rebound and some defense. Put a good amount in lay up & dunks as well as post scoring or mid range scoring depending on how you would like to help scoring. My C had zero mid game shooting until game 23-24, never shot a 3, 90% points were from dunking, FT and second chance point, 10% from post fade or spin. If you have VC to jump start, I would start with nearly max strength, 80 rebounding, defense around 70 and put rest of the points to mostly dunks and layup and some to either mid range or post.

- I feel this year rebounding skill points are worth it. They seem to help with rebounding animation and successful rate a lot. After you have hustle rebounder, it even gets better.

- Be patient during the games, focus on defending the post and somewhat covering mid range. Don't try to be anywhere the ball is, just lock down your match up. Don't get frustrated if you end 1st quarter with no points or rebound or 2nd quarter with just 3-4 each. Don't force it, let the game comes to you.

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Thank you Well tbh I want to actually lose the weight to gain some speed. I checked the strength loss for going to 225 isn't that big, you are still high up there but it gives you nearly 5 points in both speed categories and that seems to be highly noticeable. That is why I did like the combo sam pham posted. I want to be fairly mobile and going below 50 in the speed will be a killer if I compare it to other bigs in the game as well as possibly MyPark and ProAM.

[celviano]

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Thank you Well tbh I want to actually lose the weight to gain some speed. I checked the strength loss for going to 225 isn't that big, you are still high up there but it gives you nearly 5 points in both speed categories and that seems to be highly noticeable. That is why I did like the combo sam pham posted. I want to be fairly mobile and going below 50 in the speed will be a killer if I compare it to other bigs in the game as well as possibly MyPark and ProAM.

Thats ok. As long as you get into good position, 80+ strength is good enough. I just wanted to be very physical at the paint, pushing people around or firmly box out anyone. My speed is 51 and strength is 94 with that weight.

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[hanzsomehanz]

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Is it me or are the player tendencies broken? Or big men just don't want to dunk. I play on the Knicks and KP lays everything up. I mean everything. Noah would rarely dunk too. Also, you have KP jacking up 3's when they gave him a D- 3pt raiting; which also made no sense. Another thing that bothers me is you can't change sock length, can't upgrade stamina/free throws, accessory colors all messed up, and that Knick blue.

Everyone yamms on my Kings squad lol that's so strange re; your experience.

What difficulty are you on? The highest I've played on in Career is All-Star.

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[hanzsomehanz]

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Seriously? Nobody has any Feedback on it? Do none of you play Big Man? No wonder the park usually is really rubbish for anyone playing a big... only little dudes running wild.

Bruhh 😂😂😂

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[jeremyp1223]

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Finished first season with the sixers. LeBron won mvp. Made it to the 2nd Rd and got swept by the cavs. Raptors beat thunder for chip. Steph Curry and Chris Paul signed with clippers in offseason. Justice is up to a 90 and basically unstoppable.

[TheDuggler]

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Finished first season with the sixers. LeBron won mvp. Made it to the 2nd Rd and got swept by the cavs. Raptors beat thunder for chip. Steph Curry and Chris Paul signed with clippers in offseason. Justice is up to a 90 and basically unstoppable.

As a raptors fan I have very mixed feelings about this

[TheLegend5]

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Anybody do the lockdown defender archetype for a wing? I love playing like that, take more pride in D than offense, but my goodness if it looks like you'll barely be able to get to 10 points a game with the way you can build the attributes.

[x_NBA_x]

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Anybody do the lockdown defender archetype for a wing? I love playing like that, take more pride in D than offense, but my goodness if it looks like you'll barely be able to get to 10 points a game with the way you can build the attributes.

Max shooting + Boosts + Shooting badges + Knowing your jumpshot can all make a huge difference for a LDD on the offensive end.

I'm a LDD PG and I have no issues putting up points when needed.