Basketball IQ in general is something that 90% of the 2k community doesn't have. I am mainly a rec player, and the amount of times I see dumb stuff like people dropping inside on 2-on-1 fastbreaks because they want a block vs protecting the 3 and giving up the 2. I've seen so much dumb stuff and it amazes me that some people look like 2k23 is the first time they're seeing the sport of basketball.
Finding iq amongst the 2k community is almost a miracle I play rec with my team everyday and man the stuff we’ve seen while playing against other players is crazy..
These breakdowns have been awesome, Laker. This is my first time playing 2k park since 2k15 and you’re the doing the Lord’s work! Appreciate all you’re doing in these vids brother, you’re helping a ton of people and the time and care you’re putting in is inspiring. Much love.
W lakerfan I love every post ur content has been getting much better these past years u were more for content now u be teaching me a lot these last 2 years
IQ has always been the most important part of defense on 2k, you dont even need to make a center on 2k22 and 21 , a 6.5 shot creator with long wings and 10 defensive badge was enough to dominate paint in 97% of case with decent iq , not sure on this 2k its still work, but i got to admit a build like yours make d looks it even more sexy and powerfull (but for me you loose too much on offense in my team playstyle based on iso). whatever i dont look that much of your video but its always a great pleasure to watch and see that defensive spirit in you, big shout out to you edit: iam not sure if you postioning is bad often on purpose to force the cut and have a steal or a chase block or if its small mistake due to unusual mate but i feel like you play often too high , you should be on left less high and split more outside right at start if you want really play perfect side defense and force the shot clock violation, curious to know ^^ (pause to 9.54 to see what should be your perfect postioning imo cause you cover the cut and your side at same time )
That's defensive baiting looking like you're out of position when knowing your defensive capabilities to capitalize on what should be an easy bucket can turn into an easy turnover
Yeah man thats why you one of my favorite content creators. Not only for 2k but in general. I had a 10 games win streak in theater yesterday and 1 mate had a 63 overall myplayer but with good defensive awareness. I play yure Ben simmons build and it is a cheatcode!!! Thanks so much, I truly enjoy your content.
What Koza and laker fan 😎😎😎😎😎the duo I never thought I would see man I’m a big koza fan one of the best lockdowns and iso players to me great video laker need more videos of this and y’all two
I was always good at D in 2k but took a few years off, now I find I need badges like clamps to stop people just blowing past me even if I'm all in their face
Clamps SOMETIMES helps. And sometimes it's USELESS. I'd just get used to the tendencies of who you're guarding. We all do the same shit fr. Use those badge points elsewhere
Laker, I have no idea what adrenaline bar do, notice you mentioned them i couple of your videos, can you give your take on it on a next video, will appreciate it.
I run solo in Stage and always go on a 20 win streak all I need is my 87 passing 94 speed 94 accl 94 SWB 94 ball handling and 80 3pt shooting I’m only 6’0 people try to rim run me but the 87 perimeter and interior defense a monster 🤧
I know I might be off topic on this but can 2k please do something about when you block a shot the offensive player gets the ball back majority of the time
That jump wasent a bad one i do it sometimes from time to time it forces the guars the other way or into a bad shot alot of the times, it axtually worked in your favor 😂😂😂
IQ and you spending a ton of money on vc to upgrade your player lol also I guarantee you when they were developing these mechanics they didn’t have all this in mind like Lakerfan does
To be honest it’s so about IQ. Any interior/perimeter defense in the 70s with a little higher in block or steal if you want to use them are more than viable
Basketball IQ in general is something that 90% of the 2k community doesn't have. I am mainly a rec player, and the amount of times I see dumb stuff like people dropping inside on 2-on-1 fastbreaks because they want a block vs protecting the 3 and giving up the 2. I've seen so much dumb stuff and it amazes me that some people look like 2k23 is the first time they're seeing the sport of basketball.
I feel that
Too many ppl playing help D and leaving their assignment
Half the 2k community never picked up a real basketball before 😂😂😂…
Yeah this rec life ain’t for everybody
I go through the same thing 🤣🤣
Finding iq amongst the 2k community is almost a miracle I play rec with my team everyday and man the stuff we’ve seen while playing against other players is crazy..
These breakdowns have been awesome, Laker. This is my first time playing 2k park since 2k15 and you’re the doing the Lord’s work! Appreciate all you’re doing in these vids brother, you’re helping a ton of people and the time and care you’re putting in is inspiring. Much love.
I really needed the breakdown I appreciate the effort put into your content! Keep it up bro!
I feel like the game is so much sweatier than it used to be, everyone is running park like its the ante-up
W lakerfan I love every post ur content has been getting much better these past years u were more for content now u be teaching me a lot these last 2 years
This the most entertaining park vid I've ever seen. 🙏
IQ has always been the most important part of defense on 2k, you dont even need to make a center on 2k22 and 21 , a 6.5 shot creator with long wings and 10 defensive badge was enough to dominate paint in 97% of case with decent iq , not sure on this 2k its still work, but i got to admit a build like yours make d looks it even more sexy and powerfull (but for me you loose too much on offense in my team playstyle based on iso).
whatever i dont look that much of your video but its always a great pleasure to watch and see that defensive spirit in you, big shout out to you
edit: iam not sure if you postioning is bad often on purpose to force the cut and have a steal or a chase block or if its small mistake due to unusual mate but i feel like you play often too high , you should be on left less high and split more outside right at start if you want really play perfect side defense and force the shot clock violation, curious to know ^^ (pause to 9.54 to see what should be your perfect postioning imo cause you cover the cut and your side at same time )
That's defensive baiting looking like you're out of position when knowing your defensive capabilities to capitalize on what should be an easy bucket can turn into an easy turnover
Yeah man thats why you one of my favorite content creators. Not only for 2k but in general. I had a 10 games win streak in theater yesterday and 1 mate had a 63 overall myplayer but with good defensive awareness. I play yure Ben simmons build and it is a cheatcode!!! Thanks so much, I truly enjoy your content.
Tonic, love the videos. Trying so hard to get better at defense
What Koza and laker fan 😎😎😎😎😎the duo I never thought I would see man I’m a big koza fan one of the best lockdowns and iso players to me great video laker need more videos of this and y’all two
Lol😁 I was watching this vid from Koza's livestream. Preciate the Defensive gems *LAKER!*
I was always good at D in 2k but took a few years off, now I find I need badges like clamps to stop people just blowing past me even if I'm all in their face
Clamp don’t work
Clamps not even good tbh because they added clamp breaker.
clamps is a good badge lmfao idn what these people are talking about 😂
Clamps SOMETIMES helps. And sometimes it's USELESS. I'd just get used to the tendencies of who you're guarding. We all do the same shit fr. Use those badge points elsewhere
Tonic. Always good stuff from u man
You have to break down what buttons you hold to keep the strafe moving fast and how to press the buttons without getting out of position
IQ is so clutch this year. I've had some good comeback games based off def IQ
ayy you playing with koza
he goes crazy with the 6"9'
Your channel is blowing up this year
u been going crazy 🔥🔥
Laker, I have no idea what adrenaline bar do, notice you mentioned them i couple of your videos, can you give your take on it on a next video, will appreciate it.
I ain’t gone lie bro to not be a shorter I started watching u last year bro I go crazy 💯
I love it brotha! Can you drop a meta lockdown builder for the Pro-Am. Is it still 6”5-6”7? Would love your thoughts
Tonic! Appreciate the information
We need some livestreams from you brother been making your build since 2k20
Hell of a video man
Great breakdown
I run solo in Stage and always go on a 20 win streak all I need is my 87 passing 94 speed 94 accl 94 SWB 94 ball handling and 80 3pt shooting I’m only 6’0 people try to rim run me but the 87 perimeter and interior defense a monster 🤧
Lakerfan we have the same mindset I take so much pride in my defensive iq and the little things that goes unnoticed 😂
Needed this
Okay, I know this will hurt my feelings, but... Laker and his viewers, I prefer to play big man, but I CANNOT shoot. Should I just not play park/rec?
How do you not slide? Do you press L2 all the time? Or do you press R2 with it? I keep on sliding specially when the iso is fast af!
Go in controller setting put defensive assist down to zero
Is it better to hold L2 or R2 when going for an interception?
L2. Makes you face the ball. R2 is more likely to put you out of position
@@nbatweets6562 ok thx
I know I might be off topic on this but can 2k please do something about when you block a shot the offensive player gets the ball back majority of the time
I need more defensive vids my defense can use work
Laker with a 93 driving what would you recommend gold poster with gold slithery or gold poster with gold limitless?
Poster with limitless
Need the rec version, I don't play park
Biggest issue for me is playing on-ball defense against really good dribblers/rim runners who iso.
Same here I feel so slow at 86 lock and it be making me slide
W vid idea
That jump wasent a bad one i do it sometimes from time to time it forces the guars the other way or into a bad shot alot of the times, it axtually worked in your favor 😂😂😂
Pressing square is the most important part of defense on current gen. And 2k rewards em for it.
IQ is the reason i only play with a fist full of people only fam
bro onna celeb team🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏾
Need this
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IQ and you spending a ton of money on vc to upgrade your player lol also I guarantee you when they were developing these mechanics they didn’t have all this in mind like Lakerfan does
If u not stealing its rough
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Okay now do ProAm
How do you have 35 badge points for defense?
He hit 39 and got the extra badge
U been had to have iq on a lot of other 2k games
my teamate thanks you
Paint Defense is broken
Anyone wanna run, I got laker’s build at 94 ovr. Xbox players
Anyone wanna join a Defense squad on 2k?
Yooo
To be honest it’s so about IQ. Any interior/perimeter defense in the 70s with a little higher in block or steal if you want to use them are more than viable
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I love it. Also depends on your teammates iq as well. If anyone needs me to run with them just let me know. EdgeStayGone or hit me on here 🔥🔥
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