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tdog3 · 09-16-2016, 05:53 AM

I was pretty solid at defense in 2k16 with Intense D, and turboing to beat my man to the spot like real basketball. This year though I am getting absolutely torched off the hop when I play on-ball defense. Is it just me or did the defensive difficulty up this year? I don't have a huge issue with it, was just curious if my skills deteriorated in the span of a month haha. Any tips from some veterans?

DonWuan · 09-16-2016, 06:08 AM

Play the angle game. I think they toned down the bump control that help defense.

It works for both sides. If you use the angles you will see better results on off/def

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Naboulet · 09-16-2016, 06:16 AM

Yeah, I got the same Feeling. I was thinking I was a good on-ball defender and then 2K17 happened...

I got crossed so many times. I try to train in the mode Bitume of MyTeam but I struggle a lot.

Ownal0t · 09-16-2016, 08:05 AM

yea I always play onball but this year I'm getting destroyed and I'm going wtf? like nothing I'm doing seems to work

The 24th Letter · 09-16-2016, 08:17 AM

One thing I noticed immediately is that you cant 'hug' everyone like you could previously....you will get burned every time if you dont give space.

You can really trip guys up defensively if you cut them off..

Barncore · 09-16-2016, 08:24 AM

I prefer the defense this year.
Last year was frustrating guarding guys.
This year i feel like all the results of my defense (for better or worse) are justified.

Swiftly · 09-16-2016, 09:33 AM

I haven't gotten the chance to play the full game since I'm at like 49GB/54 but I did play the Prelude. Not sure if it was because of my guy's low defensive rating, but it seems like as a defender you're on ice and easily slide left and right, with high defense rating that could probably be a good thing for staying in front of your man but also detrimental in the sense you can be taken off the dribble easier.

Now during the TEAM USA 2KU tutorial, totally different story. But again, their ratings are completely unrealistic compared to what we'll probably be capped at.

iam31yearsold · 09-16-2016, 09:35 AM

If dribbling gets better and more responsive, guarding people will be harder...yes.

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09-16-2016, 05:53 AM	#1
tdog3 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Frisco, TX	Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? I was pretty solid at defense in 2k16 with Intense D, and turboing to beat my man to the spot like real basketball. This year though I am getting absolutely torched off the hop when I play on-ball defense. Is it just me or did the defensive difficulty up this year? I don't have a huge issue with it, was just curious if my skills deteriorated in the span of a month haha. Any tips from some veterans? __________________ Mavs Fan For Life!

09-16-2016, 06:08 AM	#2
DonWuan MVP OVR: 4 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? Play the angle game. I think they toned down the bump control that help defense. It works for both sides. If you use the angles you will see better results on off/def Sent from my NEXT using Tapatalk tdog3 and zizoux like this.

09-16-2016, 06:16 AM	#3
Naboulet Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2015	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? Yeah, I got the same Feeling. I was thinking I was a good on-ball defender and then 2K17 happened... I got crossed so many times. I try to train in the mode Bitume of MyTeam but I struggle a lot.

09-16-2016, 08:05 AM	#4
Ownal0t MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2014	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? yea I always play onball but this year I'm getting destroyed and I'm going wtf? like nothing I'm doing seems to work

09-16-2016, 08:17 AM	#5
The 24th Letter ERA OVR: 38 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39,184	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? One thing I noticed immediately is that you cant 'hug' everyone like you could previously....you will get burned every time if you dont give space. You can really trip guys up defensively if you cut them off..

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09-16-2016, 08:24 AM	#6
Barncore Formerly known as Barnsey OVR: 1 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,339	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? I prefer the defense this year. Last year was frustrating guarding guys. This year i feel like all the results of my defense (for better or worse) are justified. Americas Team likes this. __________________ Barnsey's 2K19 MyLEAGUE slider settings -- Replicate the NBA landscape. Barncore Gameplay Sliders 2K19

09-16-2016, 09:33 AM	#7
Swiftly Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2016	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? I haven't gotten the chance to play the full game since I'm at like 49GB/54 but I did play the Prelude. Not sure if it was because of my guy's low defensive rating, but it seems like as a defender you're on ice and easily slide left and right, with high defense rating that could probably be a good thing for staying in front of your man but also detrimental in the sense you can be taken off the dribble easier. Now during the TEAM USA 2KU tutorial, totally different story. But again, their ratings are completely unrealistic compared to what we'll probably be capped at.

09-16-2016, 09:35 AM	#8
iam31yearsold Banned OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2015 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Does on-ball defense seem harder this year? If dribbling gets better and more responsive, guarding people will be harder...yes. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

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