NBA 2K24

NBA 2K24: Go Beyond the Basics – Advanced Play!

NBA 2K24 is super deep, and to become a true pro, you need to learn more than just shooting and dribbling. It’s about mastering advanced moves, smart strategies, and thinking like a real basketball player!

1. Offense: Score Like a Pro!

• Master the Pro Stick (Right Stick): It’s for more than just shooting!
  • Dribbling: Use it to chain together fancy dribble moves. Learn different combos.
  • Layups/Dunks: Use it to do fancy layups, euro steps, or specific dunks.
  • Post Moves: If you’re near the basket, use it for spins, fadeaways, and hooks.
• Advanced Dribbling & Adrenaline Boosts:
  • You have limited “Adrenaline Boosts” (energy bars) for quick dribble moves. Don’t waste them by spamming! Use them wisely to explode past defenders or create space for a shot.
  • Learn when to make a quick move and when to just walk the ball up.
• Smart Passing:
  • Icon Pass: Press R1/RB, then press the button above the player you want to pass to. This is much more accurate than a simple pass.
  • Lead Pass: Hold Triangle/Y and point to where you want your teammate to run. Great for setting up easy scores.
  • Use bounce passes (Circle/B + X/A) or overhead passes (Circle/B + Square/X) to get around defenders.
• Pick and Roll / Pick and Pop:
  • Call for a screen (L1/LB) and learn to read the defense. Do they go over or under the screen?
  • Pass to the roller (who runs to the basket) or the popper (who pops out for a shot).
• Use Plays: In serious games, learn how to call specific offensive plays from your playbook. This helps your team get open shots.

2. Defense: Shut Them Down!

• Stay in Front (On-Ball Defense):
  • Use L2/LT (Intense-D) to stay low and shuffle your feet.
  • Anticipate dribble moves. If you see them going left, try to move left early.
  • Don’t spam steal! Only try to steal when you see a clear opening, or you’ll get left behind.
• Help Defense & Rotations (Off-Ball Defense):
  • When your teammate gets beat, quickly move to help block the driving player.
  • Then, quickly rotate back to your own player. This is very important for team defense.
  • Try to “read” passing lanes and intercept passes.
• Contest Shots: Even if you can’t block, jumping or putting your hand up (using the right stick) can make the shooter miss. This is called contesting.
• Rebounding: Box out opponents (L2/LT + Right Stick) and time your jump to grab the rebound. Don’t let them get second chances!

3. Manage the Game Smartly:

• Call Timeouts: Use timeouts to stop the other team’s momentum, or to draw up a special play when the game is close.
• Substitutions: Change players based on their energy, foul trouble, or who matches up best against the enemy.
• Coach Adjustments: During the game, you can press the D-pad to quickly change your team’s strategy (like playing tighter defense or running a faster offense).
• MyPLAYER Badges: For your MyCAREER player, understand what each badge does and how it helps your player in different situations. Equip badges that match your playstyle.

NBA 2K24 has a lot of layers. By practicing these advanced tips, you’ll start to play like a real basketball mastermind, making smarter moves and winning more games!