Gameplay: MyPLAYER / Driving Dunk Meter Platform: Xbox Series X|S Gamertag: Pelk Dog

Recent updates appear to have unintentionally overcorrected dunk-meter contests, creating an imbalance between finishing and perimeter shooting.

2KTutes' original testing showed defenders standing directly underneath the basket barely affected dunk green windows, even with 99 Interior Defense. This was overpowered and needed adjustment.

However, October retesting shows 25 Interior Defense now significantly shrinks the green window, while 99 Interior Defense can virtually eliminate it, despite the defender remaining out of position.

This is concerning because Patch 2.0 addressed shooting "ghost contests" by requiring better defensive positioning. Yet dunking now appears heavily influenced by Interior Defense ratings regardless of positioning.

To reproduce: Compare meter dunks against defenders with 25 and 99 Interior Defense standing directly underneath the rim, then repeat with defenders properly positioned to challenge the drive.

Requested Fix: Investigate whether recent changes excessively reward Interior Defense without requiring proper positioning.

Elite rim protectors should be effective when positioned correctly, but poorly positioned defenders with minimal defensive ratings shouldn't neutralize elite finishers. Shooting and finishing should follow consistent principles rewarding ratings, positioning, and timing.

Video Evidence:

Original testing: https://youtu.be/EXIQ9q2z8Nw

October retesting: https://youtu.be/ui_pK3HlE_E

Hi all,
I'm fairly new to online 2K and this is my first serious centre build, so I'd appreciate some advice from experienced bigs before I start spending cap breakers.
I'm currently a 92 OVR Centre and mostly play Rec (5s), although I also enjoy Theatre (3s).
Current key attributes
89 Pass Accuracy
89 Driving Dunk (93 max with cap breakers)
90 Standing Dunk
95 Strength
93 Block
94 Defensive Rebound
75 Offensive Rebound
Current badges
Purple Sync Snatcher
Gold Boxout Boss (via Fuse)
Paint Patroller
Gold Break Starter
Recent Rec games
I'm still learning the position, but lately I've been averaging around:
10+ rebounds
5+ assists
2-3 blocks
Some recent games:
At Centre
15 rebounds
4 assists
3 blocks
At Power Forward
8 points
8 assists
9 rebounds
My dilemma
I'm trying to decide where my first cap breakers should go.
Option 1: Defensive Rebound
94 → 95
This gives me access to Gold Possession Closer.
Option 2: Driving Dunk
89 → 93
This would unlock Gold Posterizer.
Option 3: Offensive Rebound
75 → start improving OREB
This feels like the weakest part of my build. I sometimes struggle getting offensive boards and putbacks against stronger centres.
My thoughts
My strengths seem to be:
Rebounding
Rim protection
Outlet passing
Team-first play
My weaknesses seem to be:
Finishing through contact
Offensive rebounding
Being a bigger offensive threat
Question
If you were in my position, would you prioritise:
Gold Possession Closer (95 DREB)
Gold Posterizer (93 Driving Dunk)
Offensive Rebound
And why?
I'd particularly like feedback from people who actually play centre in Rec, as I'm still learning the position and don't want to waste permanent cap breakers.
Thanks! 🏀

Just need to rant, we all know random rec is awful but what’s even worse is when you don’t have 5 in squads rec. I genuinely don’t understand what goes through people’s minds to actively ice out their teammates when they could go play 2’s or 3’s? It’s one thing if people are selling but not even giving your teammates a chance? Been playing too much today ig💀

Considering challenger is “useless”, is it better to just stick with 75 perim defense and get 96 dunk for elite? Or is the 7 perimeter defense worth it regardless of badges. Already defend well 9/10 games with my 75 perim. (95 speed 94 agility 80 block 75 interior 90 steal) basically a lock

Been running since 2k14 (goat of 2ks btw) never missed a green🤣

I’m deciding between 2 builds similarly made, but one is 6’9 with 80 ball handle and the other is 6’10 with 75 ball handle. The deciding factor is the dribble moves. Is it more effective to use the 6’9 or 6’10? Anyone want to share their experience with either and/or both?

How many you got so far i got 7

I always see hate for inside centers & I’ll never understand it. YES they can be a detriment if they don’t know how to play their role, that’s kind of how every build works. If you are playing with an HIGH IQ inside and can’t make it work it’s 100% the guards that can’t adapt (as a PG myself who prefers to play with insides over poppers in every gamemode) Unless I’m running 5 out iso (which I find extremely boring for EVERYONE but me on the court) you can still run PNRs, call backdoors, set offballs. You get so many free O Boards and slips from having an inside. Plus the defense on an inside or most likely going to be better. PLEASE don’t be an inside who just posts up under the rim though..

Do I think you should go to rec with an inside center? Probably not. Most people can’t adapt playstyles around it & everyone in random rec thinks they have to backdoor cut 30 times a play so they’ll get in your way and you’ll be in theirs.

Does nobody at 2K actually bother catching cheaters? I reported this squad 2 weeks ago and even made a Reddit post about them, showing their PG averaging 66 PPG. Now I'm playing against them again, and on top of him, their SG and SF have started using Zen too XD

These guys are Top 5 in their countries (mostly the UK), so there's no way they haven't already been reported dozens of times, considering how much they play. Just today, I also ran into a squad with 4 players who were Top 5 in France, and their SF was using Zen as well, hitting hop shots from half court while getting screens from half the team.

This is genuinely disgusting. I haven't played against this many cheaters in the last 3 2K games combined as I have over the past 2 weeks. I don't even see the point in reporting these players anymore because clearly nobody is doing anything about it.

I know everyone on here hates inside centers but i suck at shooting so where do we go from here?

I logged on yesterday to do my daily spin everything was fine. I logged on today and I have to redo all of the starting cut scenes and play the intro game. I closed the app, restored the licenses, and checked for cloud-saved data. I get back in and all my players are there, but the only thing I can really tell at the moment missing is that my Lifetime Challenges are set back to 30 when I was well over 140. Any help?

I know my visual que, now today and yesterday feels like I’m just letting my shot go the moment I hold the button down??? What is up with this game man???

Fair enough bro 🤣

Is it just me or has the game felt the same since 2K21….? Call it a skill gap or skill issue all you want but why is the meta always fking left right left right and overdribble to get a 3 and get bailed out by a pure rebounding good boy…. You cant even say that oh Steph does the same thing because no tf he does not 😂 call me an old head or salty but the game is getting overran by fortnite and roblox try hards and the devs of 2K CATERS TO THEM and not the real OG’s who love ethical hoops

Here’s a clip of straight shooting and a few hook shots . My opinion on the goat build it’s good in random rec but in squad rec you will rarely get an open shot since his shit is easy to contest . The shot isn’t hard to green , you basically got to change your whole playstyle when using this build , one thing I like about this build is the finishing and dribbling is good . The post fade creates a ton of space but holy shit it’s slow , it’s sad because ace bailey post fade isn’t bad . (Btw this is only showing his jumpshot and finishing since a lot of players complained about his jumper being trash)

I’m curious for kawhi and ak47 players yall use quick trigger badge ? Also do yall like ak jumper ?

What’s your best method to get 75 wins with a A- or higher? I’ve got the cultivator trial unlocked, but I cant seem to get a A- before the game end since they are to 11.

My SGA build and playstyle feels like a dying breed every time they patch the game to cater to quick stopping three point shooters. But I still prefer to get to my spots inside the arc.

Too bad I just hopped on to grab my daily and have to work back to back 10 hour shifts.

Sure would be cool if those 2x Rep tokens actually worked

Anyone know what’s the most points scored in rec recorded I just dropped 124 points and was curious

These salty weirdos get 3 minutes of pause time and 8 minute timeouts. Currently playing a baby who’s dragging this game out 30-45 minutes

I hate it. Can i just play mycareer? I try to play it realistically and i have a undrafted rookie leading the league in rebounds and blocks.. smh

I dont have enough budget for this month, should I just wait?

Edit: thanks for the replies, i really didnt want to pay $28 for it