NBA 2K24 MyPlayer Thread

[illwill10]

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Finally started as a PF on the Mavs. I had a decent amount of VC saved up so I didn't have to start at 60. I do like that AI Teammates are more reliable. Luka and Kyrie does perform up to standard and my Bronze Brick Wall gives them open shots. Right now we're 0-3. Biggest issue is that our defense is bad and CPU AI aren't missing shots lol. Lively gets wrecked in PNR, Green isn't the best as a primary defender, and the obvious Luka/Kyrie. My defense is okay for now. My issue with defense so far is just gameplay is very badge dependent. Some of these bronze badges don't cut it against better players. But, it'll get better once I get some of theses badges to Silver and Gold. Also when I get the On Court Coach perk. Once I'm able to change the defensive calls and assignments, it should be better. Right now, I'm essentially the glue guy. I'm able to rebound well. I'm very low on the offensive totem pole and I'm struggling to hit open shots. I have my 3pt rating high enough where I should make it, especially off of Luka or Kyrie passes. Also, I didn't touch finishing ratings or mid range, so I can only attempt 3pt shots or wide open layups. I started on HOF, but I bumped it down to Superstar. The Spurs ran through us and I went 0-7 lol. But, I might bump it back up and struggle through it just for the XP.

I did spend time finding good plays. I went through most of the plays and chose plays that involve me screening or plays that end up with me as the final passer because of my dimer badge. I might have to take off High Post as a priority. Most of those plays end up with an high post ISO, I want more of a Jokic high post where guys are cutting off it.

[howardphillips214]

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Finally started as a PF on the Mavs. I had a decent amount of VC saved up so I didn't have to start at 60. I do like that AI Teammates are more reliable. Luka and Kyrie does perform up to standard and my Bronze Brick Wall gives them open shots. Right now we're 0-3. Biggest issue is that our defense is bad and CPU AI aren't missing shots lol. Lively gets wrecked in PNR, Green isn't the best as a primary defender, and the obvious Luka/Kyrie. My defense is okay for now. My issue with defense so far is just gameplay is very badge dependent. Some of these bronze badges don't cut it against better players. But, it'll get better once I get some of theses badges to Silver and Gold. Also when I get the On Court Coach perk. Once I'm able to change the defensive calls and assignments, it should be better. Right now, I'm essentially the glue guy. I'm able to rebound well. I'm very low on the offensive totem pole and I'm struggling to hit open shots. I have my 3pt rating high enough where I should make it, especially off of Luka or Kyrie passes. Also, I didn't touch finishing ratings or mid range, so I can only attempt 3pt shots or wide open layups. I started on HOF, but I bumped it down to Superstar. The Spurs ran through us and I went 0-7 lol. But, I might bump it back up and struggle through it just for the XP.

I did spend time finding good plays. I went through most of the plays and chose plays that involve me screening or plays that end up with me as the final passer because of my dimer badge. I might have to take off High Post as a priority. Most of those plays end up with an high post ISO, I want more of a Jokic high post where guys are cutting off it.

Remember that Team Chemistry plays a factor, also. I'm glad you chose the Mavs. The shots will eventually start falling for your teammates.

I just restarted my career, also. I wanted an updated roster with more accurate ratings for this season. They absolutely murdered Dwight Powell's ratings, but Dereck Jones Jr got a boost to his 3 point and dunk ratings.

I also went up to Superstar so I hope it's a little more even rather than blowing out every team. Let me know if it gets better!

[illwill10]

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Remember that Team Chemistry plays a factor, also. I'm glad you chose the Mavs. The shots will eventually start falling for your teammates.

I just restarted my career, also. I wanted an updated roster with more accurate ratings for this season. They absolutely murdered Dwight Powell's ratings, but Dereck Jones Jr got a boost to his 3 point and dunk ratings.

I also went up to Superstar so I hope it's a little more even rather than blowing out every team. Let me know if it gets better!

It's getting a little better. Started out 0-5, but won the last 2 games. I bumped it up to HOF again for one game against Charlotte, but had to bump it back down lol. They were going off on us and felt like they couldn't miss a shot. I think that was the first win we had. They were up 12 in the fourth. But we got team takeover and went on a big run. Kyrie was hit or miss a lot first couple games, but he's gotten better. Only issue I have with team is Lively is a liability and not enough perimeter defense around me. It felt like each opposing center went off against us. Mark Williams had like 21 rebounds against us, if it wasn't for me, it would've been 30 lol. Would love for them to make a trade for someone like Capela.

Team Chemistry has gotten a little better, I think it was last at 81%
It just feels a little harder this year to get higher teammate grades. I just need to rack up some wins. I really need the On Court Coach badge. I need to be able to change the defensive settings. Feel like my teammates don't play tight enough off ball defense.

Only regret so far is not touching Shot Close to start. I focused more on my 3pt rating. My issue is that I can't make a close shot unless I'm wide open and I tend to get slumps because of it. So, my main focus now is to max my Shot Close to I think 73. I just need to be able to make a close shot when someone isn't heavily contesting

I did another game against Raptors. I swear if Powell was better, I would bench Lively lol. Poetl had 18 and 21 against us. Lively gets killed in PNR and isn't good enough on interior D. We're losing most of the games because opposing bigs are having success. If it wasn't for me killing the boards, we would get routed. I just want a Center who's only job is to rebound, defend paint, and set good screens. So either Capella or Steven Adams

The game against Raptors showed I'm getting close on defense, but need my badges at Gold or better. I had a good game against Banchero. For the most part, I was able to stay in front of Siakam. But I need Gold Immovable Force and Fast Feet. I'm at Silver Immovable Force, but at Gold is where it forces more pickups. Also need Fast Feet at Gold since I cap at 71 speed, I need Gold Fast Feet to compensate for lack of Lateral Quickness. I just wish they allowed to do the same drill multiple times during practice and more than one drill per badge. It would really cut down on badge grinding if I could repeat drills.

[howardphillips214]

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It's getting a little better. Started out 0-5, but won the last 2 games. I bumped it up to HOF again for one game against Charlotte, but had to bump it back down lol. They were going off on us and felt like they couldn't miss a shot. I think that was the first win we had. They were up 12 in the fourth. But we got team takeover and went on a big run. Kyrie was hit or miss a lot first couple games, but he's gotten better. Only issue I have with team is Lively is a liability and not enough perimeter defense around me. It felt like each opposing center went off against us. Mark Williams had like 21 rebounds against us, if it wasn't for me, it would've been 30 lol. Would love for them to make a trade for someone like Capela.

Team Chemistry has gotten a little better, I think it was last at 81%
It just feels a little harder this year to get higher teammate grades. I just need to rack up some wins. I really need the On Court Coach badge. I need to be able to change the defensive settings. Feel like my teammates don't play tight enough off ball defense.

Only regret so far is not touching Shot Close to start. I focused more on my 3pt rating. My issue is that I can't make a close shot unless I'm wide open and I tend to get slumps because of it. So, my main focus now is to max my Shot Close to I think 73. I just need to be able to make a close shot when someone isn't heavily contesting

I did another game against Raptors. I swear if Powell was better, I would bench Lively lol. Poetl had 18 and 21 against us. Lively gets killed in PNR and isn't good enough on interior D. We're losing most of the games because opposing bigs are having success. If it wasn't for me killing the boards, we would get routed. I just want a Center who's only job is to rebound, defend paint, and set good screens. So either Capella or Steven Adams

The game against Raptors showed I'm getting close on defense, but need my badges at Gold or better. I had a good game against Banchero. For the most part, I was able to stay in front of Siakam. But I need Gold Immovable Force and Fast Feet. I'm at Silver Immovable Force, but at Gold is where it forces more pickups. Also need Fast Feet at Gold since I cap at 71 speed, I need Gold Fast Feet to compensate for lack of Lateral Quickness. I just wish they allowed to do the same drill multiple times during practice and more than one drill per badge. It would really cut down on badge grinding if I could repeat drills.

Yeah Lively doesn't really box out it feels like. Powell seals off everyone but if he's not the ONLY one underneath the basket he won't get it. If you feel that strongly about it... Start yourself at the 5. I did it a few games, especially against guys like Capela and other rebounders I know can't shoot. But Lively is a fantastic backup center. When he's off the bench they'll outscore the other team quite often.

Since the new patch I've been posting up Luka a lot more. That should get you some better wide open looks. Also, you don't need On Court Coach to call for offball screens.

If you run to the corner and tap L1 when the ball crosses halfcourt it will give you a solid cut play. You don't even have to call for it, Luka will find you.

If you hit a couple 3s your man should start pressing you in the corner. If your on the wing, or the corner, and you're one pass away just dig your shoulder into your man and call for the ball. The pass animation SHOULD push you through to the basket for a clean look.

I usually only do these off ball cuts when we NEED a basket.

[illwill10]

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Yeah Lively doesn't really box out it feels like. Powell seals off everyone but if he's not the ONLY one underneath the basket he won't get it. If you feel that strongly about it... Start yourself at the 5. I did it a few games, especially against guys like Capela and other rebounders I know can't shoot. But Lively is a fantastic backup center. When he's off the bench they'll outscore the other team quite often.

Since the new patch I've been posting up Luka a lot more. That should get you some better wide open looks. Also, you don't need On Court Coach to call for offball screens.

If you run to the corner and tap L1 when the ball crosses halfcourt it will give you a solid cut play. You don't even have to call for it, Luka will find you.

If you hit a couple 3s your man should start pressing you in the corner. If your on the wing, or the corner, and you're one pass away just dig your shoulder into your man and call for the ball. The pass animation SHOULD push you through to the basket for a clean look.

I usually only do these off ball cuts when we NEED a basket.

I might do that, only thing is that my build is 6'7. But, the would be committing to a small ball lineup with Williams at the 4 and everyone being able to shoot. Other benefit is that if I have a slower center running around off screens, it should lead to more more shots if they're the ones go over screens or chase me around. I'll try it for a couple games.

I want On Court Coach mainly to change defensive settings. I want guys to play tight on the perimeter and want to be able to switch to a zone if necessary.

I can't do any cuts until I max my Shot Close. I'm a complete liability around the rim. A lot of times, I can get a good cut and decent look at basket, but can't make it at all. Also after off rebounds, I just have to pass out of it

[howardphillips214]

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I might do that, only thing is that my build is 6'7. But, the would be committing to a small ball lineup with Williams at the 4 and everyone being able to shoot. Other benefit is that if I have a slower center running around off screens, it should lead to more more shots if they're the ones go over screens or chase me around. I'll try it for a couple games.

I want On Court Coach mainly to change defensive settings. I want guys to play tight on the perimeter and want to be able to switch to a zone if necessary.

I can't do any cuts until I max my Shot Close. I'm a complete liability around the rim. A lot of times, I can get a good cut and decent look at basket, but can't make it at all. Also after off rebounds, I just have to pass out of it

What are your layup and dunk ratings currently? If you can get both to a 70 that should help a lot. 70 gets you most bronze badges like Acrobat and Slithery.

I would also suggest playing Richaun Holmes at the 5 if Lively is still not cutting it. I've run Holmes the starter when Lively was hurt before and he'll get 8-8 with a block every once in a while. Real hustle guy.

How is the team shooting? If you go to Team Stats and the Mavs are not top 5 in 3s made and attempted you need to look at your playbook again. Every time I play on the Mavs we lead the league in 3s made and attempted every year. Good thing about this team is EVERYONE is knockdown. I'm glad Jones got his 3 pointer adjusted, I have him at the 4 now.

Don't sleep on O-Max either. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is your best onball defender and post defender. He will keep opponents under .40 from the floor for the year I promise. He's not flashy, won't get rebounds, steals, or blocks, but he smothers players on the perimeter.

I wish Luka had SF still as his secondary position. DEFENSIVELY it should be Luka guarding the 3 with an O-Max or Josh Green guarding the ball.

[illwill10]

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What are your layup and dunk ratings currently? If you can get both to a 70 that should help a lot. 70 gets you most bronze badges like Acrobat and Slithery.

I would also suggest playing Richaun Holmes at the 5 if Lively is still not cutting it. I've run Holmes the starter when Lively was hurt before and he'll get 8-8 with a block every once in a while. Real hustle guy.

How is the team shooting? If you go to Team Stats and the Mavs are not top 5 in 3s made and attempted you need to look at your playbook again. Every time I play on the Mavs we lead the league in 3s made and attempted every year. Good thing about this team is EVERYONE is knockdown. I'm glad Jones got his 3 pointer adjusted, I have him at the 4 now.

Don't sleep on O-Max either. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is your best onball defender and post defender. He will keep opponents under .40 from the floor for the year I promise. He's not flashy, won't get rebounds, steals, or blocks, but he smothers players on the perimeter.

I wish Luka had SF still as his secondary position. DEFENSIVELY it should be Luka guarding the 3 with an O-Max or Josh Green guarding the ball.

Untouched at 25 Layup and 40 dunk lol. And those ratings are cheap now lol. Feels like it'll take a while. I have up to 89 OVR, just have to save up VC.

I did a game with Me at Center and Williams at PF. We blew out the Clippers lol. Luka went off for 26 in the first half on 10 minute quarters. With me at Center and staying on the perimeter, the lane is wide open. It led to so many open shots. I also got wide open on pick and pops because Center always wanted to help on the PNR. Might stick with that lineup for a while. I'm currently playing against Pelicans now. Even with me at Center, it's still forcing me on Williamson, which I don't mind. I blanked him 0-5 in the first quarter.

My build is so versatile on defense, I can play anywhere against 3-5. I can rebound, block shots, switch off on PNRs. Once I get my perimeter badges to Gold/HOF, and get my Anchor badge to bronze, I'll play the type of defense I was playing in builder

[howardphillips214]

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Untouched at 25 Layup and 40 dunk lol. And those ratings are cheap now lol. Feels like it'll take a while. I have up to 89 OVR, just have to save up VC.

I did a game with Me at Center and Williams at PF. We blew out the Clippers lol. Luka went off for 26 in the first half on 10 minute quarters. With me at Center and staying on the perimeter, the lane is wide open. It led to so many open shots. I also got wide open on pick and pops because Center always wanted to help on the PNR. Might stick with that lineup for a while. I'm currently playing against Pelicans now. Even with me at Center, it's still forcing me on Williamson, which I don't mind. I blanked him 0-5 in the first quarter.

My build is so versatile on defense, I can play anywhere against 3-5. I can rebound, block shots, switch off on PNRs. Once I get my perimeter badges to Gold/HOF, and get my Anchor badge to bronze, I'll play the type of defense I was playing in builder

This man 89 OVR with a 25 layup.... Lmfao

I'm uploading my most recent gameplay rn. Almost a 50 point triple double. It's the full video so you can skim if you want. I want you to watch the plays set up and how I just take what the defense gives me. I actually tried to get into the second and third reads to start the second half cuz my guys were struggling, but it was just my game apparently.

[illwill10]

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This man 89 OVR with a 25 layup.... Lmfao

I'm uploading my most recent gameplay rn. Almost a 50 point triple double. It's the full video so you can skim if you want. I want you to watch the plays set up and how I just take what the defense gives me. I actually tried to get into the second and third reads to start the second half cuz my guys were struggling, but it was just my game apparently.

My OVR cap is 89, not there yet VC is hard to come by lol. I was able to save up a ton of VC
I'm at 86 OVR. Season 3 is supposed to be the last one that gives you the 10K VC Trendsetter reward. If that hits, I should be able to max Shot Close to 72 and Interior defense to 75. That'll give me 4 bronze finishing badges and the Anchor and Post Lockdown badge. If I'm going to play center, I need the Anchor and Post Lockdown badge. I'll probably increase Mid Range since I haven't touched it. Also need to improve Speed with Ball, I think I have it at 25 lol. That might come before Mid Range lol.

I won 2 straight games starting at Center. So I'm going to stick with it for now. The Pelicans game was different because I was forced on Zion. But, having Williams out there brings the same effect on centers because he'll sit on the perimeter. The paint is wide open and leads go a lot of one on one in the paint with Luka or Kyrie or open junpshot. With Williams at the 4, that's 4 guys on the court with 85+ 3pt. I haven't touched Off Rebound, but with Silver Boxout Beast, I can still get off rebounds if I can boxout. Defensively, I just have to max out some of these badges. Getting Anchor and Post Lockdown should help against centers. But, I need to get the others maxed out to be a true lockdown defender. But, that might be an issue at center. At center, I don't have the same perimeter defensive opportunities. So, badge regression really comes in to play. I wish they either tone that way done or get rid of it. Some badges like Ankle Braces never fire and that's an useful badge. We started out 0-5, but won last 4 of 5 games.

[howardphillips214]

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https://youtu.be/4VN_S5MPI_Y?si=YXbb6Zlav5Ao-t3d

[howardphillips214]

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How's it going, will?

[illwill10]

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How's it going, will?

Haven't played since Monday, but will again tonight. I was hoping that the Season 3 Trendsetter rewards would've dropped by now. I remember them saying that the first 3 seasons would have that 10K VC reward. That would allow me to max Shot Close to 73 and Interior defense to 75. That'd give me some bronze badges that'll help. After that it's attacking attributes that I completely neglected lol. I think my Driving Layup is at 25 lol, but I'm hoping that with my Shot Close at 73 and the bronze badges, I'm hoping that I can at least make the Close shots I should be able to.

I'll stick with me playing the center at 6'7 for now. Ideally, we'll make a trade and I'll go back to PF. Offensively, that opened up a wide lanes to the basket for Luka and Kyrie with me pulling the center to the perimeter and me having opposing centers running through offball screens should lead to more open 3s for me. Plus with my Gold Brick Wall, me playing the center will lead to me setting more screens. Defensively, once I get Bronze Anchor and some badges to Gold, I'll be more of a complete defender. Rebounding is my strong suit and with Boxout Beast, I should be able to help with Rebounding against taller centers. The only issue with me playing center, is that I don't have the same Defensive opportunities, which hurts with badge progression. The main benefit of playing center would be me playing Roamer.


It'll be harder to make any progress on the GOAT Tracker and other stuff. A 20 point game will be a rare occurrence unless I have a hot shooting night. They don't value high rebound nights or good defensive games. Plus I don't play any online which hurts Side Quests. I guess you have to buy the Season pass to make progress in the levels, which i don't plan on doing.

[howardphillips214]

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GOAT Tier was a cool idea, bad execution.

Only way to really advance is winning championships. I read somewhere you could win 40+games in a row, Rookie of the Year, MVP, Finals MVP and that's the ONLY way to get to tier 4 in one season.

Or... None of that matters and win back to back chips.

[howardphillips214]

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Went 18-1 so far to start the season. I'm actually not upset I didn't get the streak to 20. I only lost the last game cuz I fouled out. I legit fouled out, too so no BS there. Only problem is Kai got hurt and is out 1-2 weeks. Next game is against PHO and after seeing they're all 3 healthy (rare in my experience) I'm hopeful Jaden Hardy will step up. I would start THJ but he's having such a great year as my 6th I dont wanna touch him.

My averages are 22-7-7 with a steal and half a block per game.

Luka's 28-8-12, leading the league in assists.

Kyrie apparently went too hard last game, had 40 and got hurt. He's about 24PPG.

THJ has been lethal as our 6th. He's pushing 18ppg, but they play him starter minutes. I changed Hardy as the 6th for a couple games but I think it's his tendencies somewhere that still keeps him low minutes.

In-Season Tournament game against PHO at home. I unlocked the Jersey selection so I'm going to use our new City uniforms with the cool IST floor.

Gonna really try and play within the system and not dominate too hard. I want Jaden to have a good game.

[illwill10]

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I don't really like the Family Flashbacks. I think they should have allowed you to see the player card and had an idea of what your family skills were or matched your My Player's skills. It feels like you'd need to play on Rookie to accomplish some of those challenges. I only passed one of them at the one star goal. I just did it for the VC.

With those games and doing some of the quests(non-streetball quests), I was able to accomplish my goal of maxing Shot Close and Interior defense. I was able to get Bronze Anchor and Post Lockdown and the bronze finishing badges. I'm at a 87 OVR, but the remastered skills I have are the ones I didn't touch when starting and their the expensive ones(1000+), so it'll take a while to improve those enough to feel the impact. I'll probably do Speed with Ball since it's at 25 and I definitely feel like 25 speed with Ball lol.


Got another win against Pelicans. Zion had better game against me than the first one. He's hard to keep up with off ball. We had a 17 point lead and with 6 minutes left, they went on a 14-0 run, but we were able to beat them. I have 5 more wins I think to get the On Court Coach. Playing the Flashback games, I definitely want to tinker with those settings. I definitely want to try to prevent the unnecessary double teams, play tighter denying defense off ball, play through star. I want to be able to play center on offense like I am now as starter, but assign myself to guarding the best player. That would work better if we had someone I felt more comfortable guarding centers. I am making good badge progress. I just wish they allowed you to repeat drills or at least have badges with multiple drill
. I would able to knock out badges in a couple practices if that was the case. I do think I can have a way to improve the Badge Perk system. I believe they transfer through each build. I didn't even bother with those quests on my dummy build. So, I think if I can quickly get through the games on my dummy build, I should be able to get the Immunity, Overdrive, and Drill Savant perks way faster than actually playing the games and it applying to my main build.

Kyrie has been very hit or miss for me. But, the last 2 games he had Herb Jones on him, so I'll give him a pass. Offline MyCareer has been fun to play, so far. With AI Teammates being able to hit shots and actually defend, it makes it more worthwhile. I definitely will sign elsewhere after rookie year. While Luka does hit shots and has 92 3pt, my ideal PG is a prime Steph Curry. With my Gold Brick Wall, it opens up a lot of open 3pt shots. I'm playing each game, until I max out my key badges. Then I'll just do key games. I'm still not opposed to signing with the Pacers after year 1. Haliburton was a 92 with the last update and he might go up more. But my next team, I want it full of versatile defenders and be able to hit spot up threes. My build has the versatility where I can start 3-5, even SG against certain matchups. So I could sign to a team with an established PF.