Is defence really this bad in 2k10??!!

[SeaNNyT]

The post D in the My Player mode is horrific. Especially your own team.

[ggsimmonds]

The defensive AI is horrendous. Rotations are terrible. I do not have a problem with the auto double team or anything else by themselves. The problem is only with rotations. When a big is doubled down low teams are supposed to rotate in a manner that leaves the guy on the other side of the court open. The idea is to force the big guy to try a cross court pass, which attempting while under pressure is extremely hard. But on this game, there is no logic or plan with rotations. Sometimes players rotate for no reason or actually move themselves out of position.

Another thing that may possibly help is the "smoothness" of the players. I find that controls on defense are very jagged and sub-par.Yes, I have defensive assist off.

Many times in the NBA players are left open on the perimeter, even the sharpshooters, but defenders close out extremely quick on the shooter. You simply cannot do that on this game. Mostly because the controls are not as good.

Be nice to have a slider for pass speed, as that could be a cheap fix.

[Pandam00nium]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

The defensive AI is horrendous. Rotations are terrible. I do not have a problem with the auto double team or anything else by themselves. The problem is only with rotations. When a big is doubled down low teams are supposed to rotate in a manner that leaves the guy on the other side of the court open. The idea is to force the big guy to try a cross court pass, which attempting while under pressure is extremely hard. But on this game, there is no logic or plan with rotations. Sometimes players rotate for no reason or actually move themselves out of position. Another thing that may possibly help is the "smoothness" of the players. I find that controls on defense are very jagged and sub-par.Yes, I have defensive assist off. Many times in the NBA players are left open on the perimeter, even the sharpshooters, but defenders close out extremely quick on the shooter. You simply cannot do that on this game. Mostly because the controls are not as good. Be nice to have a slider for pass speed, as that could be a cheap fix.

My thoughts exactly. Adjusting sliders help a bit, but it still doesn't fix the lack of defensive rotation. I can handle the middle just fine when I play center on defense, but that doesn't stop the perimeter players from camping just outside the key to leave a shooter wide open for a easy bucket.

By the time I'm able to switch to them and run towards the shooter it is way too late due to the awkward resistance you get when moving around on defense.

If I play defense with a guard, that leaves the paint open for an easy bucket since the AI seems to be able to waltz their way inside for a great position. It's really frustrating when you're doing your best to play good defense and have it ruined by some stupid AI who doesn't man up.