NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Gameplay Blog (Part 1 of 3) - Pro Stick Shooting, Pro Stick Dribbling, Passing & More

[ChaseB]

After revealing the NBA 2K21 next-gen gameplay trailer yesterday, 2K continues pushing out more next-gen details...

Written By: Steve Noah

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[MoneyOvaHuds]

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Lets GET IT

[Gramps91]

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In terms of stick shooting, in a way, I feel like a dinosaur and miss just pushing a button to shoot. In another way, it does sound cool on paper to control whether I bank a shot or not.

Personally, I've just never been a fan of stick shooting. I love using the stick for freestyle dribbling but to also use it to pull up a shot or dunk just feels convoluted.

Looking more forward to hear about defense really. In particular about if whether or not the defensive A.I. is more reactive in transition or whether or not the help defense is any better.

A lot of stuff to take in here though, I've got to read over the 'passing' section again

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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"When standing under the basket, you can now choose what side of the rim you want to finish on by holding the Shot Button (or Pro Stick Up) and using the left stick to choose a side. Pro Stick users can still hold left or right to choose a side, but the left stick option makes it easier if you’re struggling to aim layups."

God I've been waiting for this for so long.

[SuperNoVa27]

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I’m hoping these new standing layups are quicker and have a lot more verticality.

So many times I want to go straight up and finish with touch or throw out a baby hook and I’ll get dragged into an awkward layup animation that looks like you’re seeking out contact or that off balance flailing fading hook that looks awful

[CaVsFaN2273]

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Here are some short videos that were in 2K's official blog post

Curry shoot around: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

Curry bank shot: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

Curry pull up/layup: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

LeBron stepback: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

Devin Booker stepback: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

Harden sizeup stepback: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

Steph lob to Giannis blacktop: https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/...20x1080_V2.mp4

[Hassan Darkside]

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Harden's facial expressions and head movement look so realistic. If anything, from what I've seen the game just seems so much more alive in next-gen.

[Mintsa]

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Meter, aim and arc to just take a jump shot.

Seems like a lot to do for an OG player like myself......lol

[goma76]

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https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/video/2KVID_NBA2K21_CourtsideReports_BankShot_1920x1080_V2.mp4

The ball physics here is marvellouse, notice when the ball hits the board and changes his spin direction

https://cdn.2kgames.com/nba/nba2k20/video/2KVID_NBA2K21_CourtsideReports_ShotMeter_1920x1080_V2.mp4

Here we have a better and natural defense behaviour of the player who guarding (or try to do it) Curry. He chases Curry from behind trying to slow down him.
Better that Hardaway jr vs Thompson

[RunRickyRun24]

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My wishes are so little man. Seeing new clothes in blacktop made my morning lol THE BEST COUCH CO OP MODE IN ANY GAME!


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[Sparkles]

That Zion side by side is insane

[blk5tar5]

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Can’t wait for November 12!


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[ehh]

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Pass accuracy and transitions into passes and catches from general movement are also much smoother now. Similarly, catch reliability is greatly improved across the board, especially in tricky situations like catching near the sidelines or in the corner of the court. We’ve also implemented a new catch launch system for better response time and a smoother look when transitioning from a catch to a drive. Passing and catching feel fantastic in next-gen, and it’s definitely going to open up the floor and reward teams that move the ball effectively.

Welp, they're talking the talk re: fixing my biggest complaint with 2K the last few years. I can't wait to see it in action.

[ehh]

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Here we have a better and natural defense behaviour of the player who guarding (or try to do it) Curry. He chases Curry from behind trying to slow down him.
Better that Hardaway jr vs Thompson

Jarrett Allen is a pretty big issue in the clip on the right though. He's in perfect help position and magically slides out of the way to allow Steph's layup animation to take place. Not good.

[goma76]

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Jarrett Allen is a pretty big issue in the clip on the right though. He's in perfect help position and magically slides out of the way to allow Steph's layup animation to take place. Not good.

Collision trouble? I see in general positive things apart this.