NBA 2K25: A Hooper’s Dream
The Art of Off-Ball Screens and Pick-and-Roll If you’ve ever laced up for a real game of basketball, you know that the pick-and-roll and off-ball screens are where the magic happens. It’s that subtle dance between setting a screen, slipping it, and creating space for a shooter or an open lane to attack. As a college player myself, I’ve spent countless hours running these plays, so when I fire up NBA 2K25 , I look for the same beauty in how the game handles these core elements of basketball. The pick-and-roll isn’t just a tactic, it’s a lifestyle on the court. And in 2K25, the execution and AI decision-making around this is something special. Let’s dive into what makes off-ball screens and pick-and-rolls so satisfying in the game, and why, if you’re like me and live and breathe basketball, this matters more than you might think. Off-Ball Screens: Where Role Players Shine Alright, let’s start with off-ball screens. We all know that in basketball, it’s not just about the player with t...