Need Help With Playing NBA 2K9? ..... Tips Inside [Video Thread]

[DC]

Quote: Originally Posted by dhowell8@msn.com

Hey Zinn do you have a vid on shooting the jumpshot? Really need help there before I can enjoy this game. All your vids are very informative can't wait to learn them all and put them into my strategy. D.Howell

Just go into practice mode and get familiar with people's shots. That is the best way to learn. Repitition

[Zihin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nodima

But my problem is, on the PS3 when I pull L2 to square up that doesn't happen, he just stays in a protective stance with the ball. So whenever I try to do an alley-oop they always just pass it clear across the court to whoever's on the perimeter.

Well squaring up gets the ballhandler in a better position to make an accurate pass. But use the Left-Thumbstick to direct the pass to make sure the Alley-Oop pass goes towards the player you want. Sometimes, just pressing Left-Trigger + A-Button (X-Button for PS3) will just throw it to the closest player. It's kind of like Directional Passing.

Quote: Originally Posted by dhowell8@msn.com

Hey Zinn do you have a vid on shooting the jumpshot?

Refer to the NBA 2K8 Video Tutorials. Shot Timing is in Part II & III.

[GSW]

you shoudl do one on how to execute fastbreaks

[Stumbleweed]

Quote: Originally Posted by GSW

you shoudl do one on how to execute fastbreaks when your god damned players stop running or fade out to the 3PT line all the time

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[GSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumbleweed

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you ruined my joke man

[luv_mist]

Quote: Originally Posted by GSW

you ruined my joke man

No he didn't. I think I just developed a hernia.......

Oh Zihin, you have just opened up the game another level for me. I'm curious. What difficulty do you play on?

[Nodima]

Based on seeing him around IGN, he plays Hall of Fame.

Also, I did get the pass down, but what is still really frustrating me is when I watch your videos, the player literally squares up to the basket, you know? But no matter what I do, the player won't change position when I pull L2 unless I'm backing someone down. I really think the PS3 version is ridiculously gimped.

[Heiks]

I love those tutorials, just great stuff, been watching them since last year. This is what I would expect a real 2k insider to do for the community. And as a fan, no gripping about bugs, backdoor cuts, and what ever, just straight up tips and knowledge on how to play the game.

Awesome work, Zihin. (Y)