I actually like the crazy out of position blocks. It makes defense a lot more fun. Even when I'm playing against a friend (online or offline), blocking is simply something to laugh at, in a positive way. 2K17 is harder than 2K16 to get blocks, though. I used to get like 8 blocks a game, as a team on 2K16, whereas on 2K17 I'll get like 3 or 4.
I think blocking should be tied to vertical. The higher a players vertical, the higher up they can jump to block a shot. I love the crazy athletic blocks, but not from a guy like Tyler Ullis.
However, does anyone remember Shane Larkin's block last year (the one the Starters dubbed "Shane Larkin enters the Matrix"). Little guys can get crazy blocks. Yes, Shane Larkin has a 44 inch vertical, but he is still super short. So I think its fine to make it possible for smaller guys to get blocks, but more often they should foul. I think timing should be perfect, with lots of momentum going their way (like having a running start).
The only blocks I don't like are the ones where you are in some crazy reverse layup animation and the defender pretty much reaches through your body and blocks it, somehow not making contact and not fouling.
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