I had zero problem with Passing Icons at all i don't know what your doing and i come from 2k as you do.
Dribbling the ball too much up top i didn't notice that much but i think all B Ball games have this issue i can remember many of times in 2k the PG dribbling up top for 15 secs or more lol.
Solid game not ready to take the crown yet but a good stepping stone to next year.