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NBA 2K26 Defense System Analysis: Problems and Improvement Directions 🏀
The defense system in NBA 2K26 is struggling due to complex controls and limited movement. Defensive movements feel unnatural compared to offensive movements, and there are various restrictions when defending. To defend effectively, improvements are needed in using the L2 button, hands-up defense, and screen plays.
1. 🎮 Difficulty of Build Specialization Requirements Before Starting Online Play
- ✅ Build specialization must be completed before starting online play.
- ⚠️ There are excessive requirements, such as shooting 1,000-2,000 shots for specialization.
- ⚠️ It is also difficult to achieve goals related to defense and playmaking.
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1. 🎮 Difficulty of Build Specialization Requirements Before Starting Online Play
- ✅ Build specialization must be completed before starting online play.
- ⚠️ There are excessive requirements, such as shooting 1,000-2,000 shots for specialization.
- ⚠️ It is also difficult to achieve goals related to defense and playmaking.
00:38 - 01:37
2. 🏀 Difficulty with Fadeaway Shots and Event Participation
- ✅ Teammates complain about the high frequency of fadeaway shots.
- ✅ Low-probability shots succeed, while shots from better positions show high contest rates.
- ⚠️ Earning 1.8 million points in the weekend event grants unlimited layup and dunk boosts.
- ⚠️ Solo play is not suitable for event participation due to trolling teammates.
01:38 - 02:39
3. ➕ Difficulty Obtaining Event Points and Dissatisfaction with the Defense System
- ⚠️ It is difficult to reach the target score because the points earned when winning an event are low.
- ✅ The defense system is set up disadvantageously compared to offense.
02:40 - 03:10
4. 🛡️ Complex Defense Controls and Defense Handicap Issues
- ⚠️ Defense controls are too complex.
- ⚠️ Defense is struggling due to receiving a handicap.
- ✅ Offense is free, but defense has many restrictions.
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5. 🕹️ Difficulty Changing Direction When Defending
- ⚠️ When using only the left stick while defending, the player turns to the side.
- ⚠️ When responding to movement into the paint, the player also turns towards the baseline.
04:06 - 05:31
6. ✋ Problems with Hands-Up Defense
- ✅ You can perform hands-up defense by raising the right stick, but movement speed is slowed.
- ⚠️ Shot contests are not properly performed during hands-up defense.
- ⚠️ 2K prefers contesting shots by jumping rather than hands-up defense.
05:32 - 06:38
7. 🔒 Problems with Defense Using the L2 Button
- ✅ You can take a defensive stance by pressing L2 or the left trigger.
- ⚠️ Pressing L2 greatly slows down the player's movement speed.
- ⚠️ L2 was originally a button for body checks, which hinders agile defensive movements.
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8. 🏃 Complex Defense Controls and Difficulty with Quick Direction Changes
- ⚠️ To change direction while holding L2, you must stop and then move again.
- ⚠️ The offensive player moves quickly, but the defensive player's movement is limited.
- ⚠️ Complex controls are required for effective defense, such as tapping L2 or using hands-up defense in combination.
07:59 - 08:54
9. 💡 Directions for Improving the Defense System
- ✅ It should be improved so that you can move at the same speed as the offensive player even while holding L2.
- ✅ Strong defense should be automatically activated upon collision, or strong defense should be available with a separate button.
- ⚠️ Currently, immediate speed changes are not possible when defending.
- ✅ Offense allows for very quick speed transitions.
08:55 - 09:16
10. 🚧 Problems with Screen Plays
- ⚠️ Dribble combos are often used before setting a screen.
- ⚠️ This should be considered a moving screen and result in a turnover.
- ✅ There is a problem with speed reduction after bumping while defending.
09:17 - 10:10
11. 🔄 Animation Issues During Pick-and-Roll Defense and the Need to Improve the Defense System
- ⚠️ Due to animation errors during pick-and-roll defense, you unintentionally move below or above the screen.
- ✅ The defense system should be improved to allow for free movement and contesting.
- ✅ The contesting effect based on defensive stats should be properly reflected.
10:11 - 11:05
12. 🏀 Defense Handicap and the Importance of Hands-Up Defense
- ⚠️ Currently, defense is receiving a handicap, making it difficult to block shots from 7'4" players.
- ✅ The problem is that hands-up defense is not working properly.
- ✅ Hands-up defense should be respected during close defense.
11:06 - 11:41
13. 👕 Introduction of Goods and Build Analysis
- ✅ Chris Smoove merchandise is on sale at chrissmoove.com.
- ✅ You can listen to music on streaming platforms.
- ✅ Build analysis shows that it has strong defense and excellent handling.