Not sure if this has been said yet, but I just saw a kicked ball violation. That wasnt in 10 was it? Also banked in 3 by Kobe at buzzer from almost straight on that rattled around and in looked good.
Kobe's step backs are ridiculous. Great help defense as well as spacing. Spacing and help D are apparent right away! Passing lanes are definitely tougher and you need to be smart in your passes this year especially half court ones
. Fast breaks were fun and more realistic with shooters running the wings and spotting up if the lane was clogged. I loved especially being able to outrun the bigs with my guards. Im loving it while still getting used to it.
Only thing I expected was quicker reaction times from between making moves and shooting. Seems like I am out of control or have to wait a second before i actually go up or can release the shot. Just not as fast or reactive as I expected from all the hype of fluidity between moves. I press the shot button or stick and he doesn't go up right away is what I am trying to say. The same go's for dribbling. I don't feel like I can do a double cross boom boom like maybe Tim Hardaway back in the day with the UTEP 2 step. Maybe thats just high expectations for me that I had or maybe just that I am doing them wrong with not knowing all the dribbling moves or the new buttons yet? I will say I am getting used to the shooting delay though. Not sure how that will translate to online with any lag though?
Just a few of my impressions. I am loving it and with sliders, sim style and plays, and a newer build it will be constantly in my xbox til late June of 2011! Huge improvement over 10 in every way! Great job! Can't wait for Oct. 5th!!!