Official MyPlayer/MyCareer Thread

[illwill10]

Re: Official MyPlayer/MyCareer Thread

Just got the starting spot and first start will be against GS. At first, I didn't feel deserving knowing how quick I was going to start. But last 4-6 games, I have been better and Tucker has been so so. I have been playing better with more badges and improved athleticism. I just got 76 OVR. I just did the initial max for Speed and Lateral Quickness. Really helped on defense. Just got cap upgrade and would be able to get Driving Dunk to 70 which unlocks more dunks. But not going that route yet. I haven't spent VC on animations. I just use the free ones. I will focus on Strength. Strength plays a big role in defending and off ball movement. I'm mainly concerned with athleticism right now rather than skill ratings. Since you can't actively upgrade on ball defense, athleticism is very important for playing defense.
I got 15 badges. Recently got Corner Specialist and Free Throw Ace. Difficulty modifiers make it so much easier to get badges this year. I play on HoF just to progress quicker. Last year, it took me until my second year to Gold Defensive stopper(granted only played like 35-45 games. But this year, it seems like I'll get it by or before 25th game. Now I'm working on Pick Pocket. I should be able to get it in next set of pratice drills. I really don't like the pick pocket drill. But like similar drills, as long as you get 3 of 10 successful reps, you get 3 stars. Then after that. I will focus on getting badgers that are close to next level upgraded.

[Bulletproof86]

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I will focus on Strength. Strength plays a big role in defending and off ball movement.....
I got 15 badges.....
Now I'm working on Pick Pocket. I should be able to get it in next set of pratice drills. I really don't like the pick pocket drill. But like similar drills, as long as you get 3 of 10 successful reps, you get 3 stars. Then after that. I will focus on getting badgers that are close to next level upgraded.

1st thing strength is nothing in this game, absolutely useless
2nd thing you should only focus on badges in drills, which you not grinding in games.
I mean my PG has not any defensive badges except charge card, but everybody knows this badge is also useless in career, and i still manage to get 5-10 steals in a game that would be your pick pocket.

[DevSwerve]

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1st thing strength is nothing in this game, absolutely useless
2nd thing you should only focus on badges in drills, which you not grinding in games.
I mean my PG has not any defensive badges except charge card, but everybody knows this badge is also useless in career, and i still manage to get 5-10 steals in a game that would be your pick pocket.

It isn’t completely useless, strength helps you back down in the post.


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[illwill10]

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1st thing strength is nothing in this game, absolutely useless
2nd thing you should only focus on badges in drills, which you not grinding in games.
I mean my PG has not any defensive badges except charge card, but everybody knows this badge is also useless in career, and i still manage to get 5-10 steals in a game that would be your pick pocket.

It isn’t completely useless, strength helps you back down in the post.


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I always sensed it has for me. Especially since I primarily play as a big man every year. I do feel it is a underrated physical rating. With this build, I notice it. I can't back down small guards, I get back downed to post in alot, when an opponent with higher strength will really slow your player down on off ball movement if they put their weight on you.

I play within system in game, so I don't focus on drills in game. I just say it makes it easier in games because on HoF. Do it a few times in a game, you can get 700-1500+ skill points per badges. I never go out my way in game to go for a badge. Would only make sense for me if I was doing if for online play.

I agree on Charge Card. I never even attempt to grind for that badge. Because I never attempt a charge. I rather foul out then attempt a charge.

[TheFinalEvent97]

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It isn’t completely useless, strength helps you back down in the post.


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What I've noticed is that the bruiser badge is important, on my 7'0 212lbs Pure Rim Protector i currently have 69 Strength but HOF Bruiser, on a rebound battle i got a shove out animation on Greg Monroe who has 86 Strength but only Bronze Bruiser. It seems that having a higher level of Bruiser can cancel out the strength disadvantage.

[Sausage]

Official MyPlayer/MyCareer Thread

I can’t for the life me get into a 2v2 or 3v3 playground match.

As soon I get on next; others run like the plague. Other times a “squad” jumps my turn. Same in The UA Cage which is pretty fun.

Also, so much time is wasted waiting for other players to get on the “next” circles.

[Bulletproof86]

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I can’t for the life me get into a 2v2 or 3v3 playground match.

As soon I get on next; others run like the plague. Other times a “squad” jumps my turn. Same in The UA Cage which is pretty fun.

Also, so much time is wasted waiting for other players to get on the “next” circles.

You wonder why?!


Rep and Ovr....
People only see ah amateur 1 has to be a bad player so i dont play with him.
The same with OVR Rating, not so bad like the Rep but still a factor.
The only thing to avoid this, to have at least 2 freinds to run with them.


Me personally, Amateur 3 (W330-L320) I play with everybody against anybody....I dont care about rep or ovr. I dont care if my opponent elite or something.
But my experience is to look at the fg% if someone has a Fg% under 50% thats a bad player! sorry but 2k is to easy in offense not to hit at least 50% of his shots.

[Bulletproof86]

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What I've noticed is that the bruiser badge is important, on my 7'0 212lbs Pure Rim Protector i currently have 69 Strength but HOF Bruiser, on a rebound battle i got a shove out animation on Greg Monroe who has 86 Strength but only Bronze Bruiser. It seems that having a higher level of Bruiser can cancel out the strength disadvantage.

Thats what I am talking about, attributes are no longer important in this game.
Its all about badges and tendencies( which we cant see....shame on you 2k)

[illwill10]

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Thats what I am talking about, attributes are no longer important in this game.
Its all about badges and tendencies( which we cant see....shame on you 2k)

I agree.
I noticed last few years that besides some physical ratings, most ratings don't really matter. Thats why some builds have been playable past couple years. Especially when the builds don't mesh. Usually when a rating is below 70s, most people would rarely attempt to use that skill. But as long as you get Bronze badge, it negates the ratings.
Like with my LDD/Sharp. I could have went max wingspan and even though I would have had mid 60s 3pt, silver 3pt badges would pretty much negate the rating. If you can play with a few dimers in lineup, you'll get the badge sooner and make a good % of shots when you play with Silver badges and playing with someone(s) with Silver or better Dimer.

You can't even see Free Throw and Defensive ratings(outside of steal and block) out side of a game. Even though it may not seem like a big deal showing our players tendencies, I don't see a reason a why we should not.

[illwill10]

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My first 3 games as starter started slow then last game played well. Before I started those games, I won a 5 game Boosts from Daily spin. Really helped on defense. Last 3 games I had 3 blocks and 3 steals each game. Last game, I had 17pt, 6 rebs, 3 assists, 3 blocks & 3 steals.

Just recently got Silver Bruiser and Brickwall, and Bronze Pick Pocket. Close to getting Silver Pick Dodger. Then will work on Deep Range Deadeye. That badge would be alot easier to get practice if I had Cp3 or Harden passing me the ball. Might have to adjust custom jumpshot, need it alittle more slower.

Playing with Rockets will help me develop badges. But I can't do much offensely with this team. Harden and CP3 don't pass as much as I thought and takes bad shots at time. Most games I take 4-6 shots at most. I just got to make hustle plays. I just to 77 OVR. I want to get close to 90 before I want to sim to next season. It does seem like it will be alot quicker then last yesr to get to 90. This year key ratings play a bigger role in your OVR. Last year, it didn't matter. All that matter was total number of attribute upgrades. This year, key ratings will progress your OVR quicker than other ratings. I'm focused on physical ratings. Working on Strength then Vertical. Will follow Marcus Young or Harris and request trade for other. Ideal team would be Hornets. Most likely Kemba will leave and team will be terrible. Could easily slide our players in starting lineup, has shooters. Just would need a depth at Center.

[TheFinalEvent97]

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Thats what I am talking about, attributes are no longer important in this game.
Its all about badges and tendencies( which we cant see....shame on you 2k)

Its under NBA Team-roster

[Bulletproof86]

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Its under NBA Team-roster

No it is not, not in MyCareer!
Your players tendencies are hidden by 2k!!!
You can see of each player except of yours.

[TheFinalEvent97]

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No it is not, not in MyCareer!
Your players tendencies are hidden by 2k!!!
You can see of each player except of yours.

What's this then?

[Bulletproof86]

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What's this then?

You re my man!!!!
Thanks for that, i was searching and waitung the whole time for this answer!!!
I should check this out!
Because if you go to your players card and go through the slides like badges, attributes, contract, media etc...tendencies are not there!

[Sausage]

Official MyPlayer/MyCareer Thread

My SF is now a 74!! I played and saved all my VC for the in-game month of December, won VC on 2 daily spins, and endorsements. I earned just over 46,000 VC to jump from 69-74 OVR.

I’ve slowly moving up. Now I’m sitting at OVR 79 and maybe it’s a coincidence, but getting into Park matches much sooner. Less players are running away from me, lol.

Also, won my first 3v3 match. My two random teammates played smart and passed the ball to create high percentage shots.

My goal of not buying VC is still going strong.