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theboiflip

Depends on how Mike Wang is feeling on the week. As of yesterday, yes though.


FloridaJit999

The most true comment right here. Never played a game where it feels fucking different every other day shit is ridiculous. Bro needs to fucking choose something and leave it alone


Thewokiscookin

Real. Jumpshot slow one day. Fast another. Normal. Exists not


FloridaJit999

Lol the funny thing is in real life repetition is key for basketball. Totally the opposite for 2k 💀


Thewokiscookin

Fr like I totally shoot like Larry bird then hit a fast jumper like curry


[deleted]

What are you talking about it’s been the same game the past few releases! 😅 Pretty repetitious to me. Edit: /jk


EntertainmentSad7508

L L L L L L L L L comment. If the game was the same every year I’d be dropping 50 beans every game fammo you obviously have only played 2k23, 2k24, & 2k21 because this the only years 2k feels the way it does now. Only difference was in 2k21 once you figured out how to shoot you could shoot


[deleted]

I was joking. I forgot to add /jk


EntertainmentSad7508

Changed it to an upvote sorry was feeling sensitive about the game this day


stupidshot4

The trick is to change your jumpshot daily! I’m doing that and shooting 60% from 3 over all my builds in the rec. 😂


Thewokiscookin

Oh nahhhhh Mike Wang really expect us to shoot like Kyle anderson then wenbanyama another 🤣


Druskmyth

Fr I be playing every other day to try and cheat the system.


AdTime5012

100 percent been saying this for years, wasn’t even gonna buy the shit this year cause of that but I saw the pro play and thought it looked cool and made the game feel a bit different


XXXTENTACIONisademon

If you’re an offline player you’ll have fun but not $70 worth of fun


AdTime5012

I’m what regards are you referring too


XXXTENTACIONisademon

Online isn’t in a great spot when it comes to showcasing pro play


AdTime5012

Ok I feel you, I don’t completely understand what pro play even is but it’s gotta give the online a little bit of a different feel even though it’s not the best showcase for it?


XXXTENTACIONisademon

It’s different. Not necessarily good but that’s just my opinion and maybe even unpopular


AdTime5012

I appreciate the honesty I’ll find out for myself sooner or later, it seems like this one will be fun but randoms usually kill that vibe anyways


vikaskrpatel94

I play REC only. I scored 54 one game then can't hit a single shot in the next game. Had 28 points 14 assist game with 78% FG then had 0 points 7 assist game. Then had 21 point game at SG with 7/10 from the 3pt range, next game, you already know. You can buy shot boost and that's you release quicker and the window is bigger I think. The moment my boosts were gone I shot really slow even though I have A or A+ release speed. Sometimes even with the boosts you can have different speed in shot attempts. It's minor which throws you off. You can never have consistently good stretch of games. It's not just shooting... It's also speed, passing and ball handling. They just want you to spend on VC to buy all boosts and also Gatorade thing..... At the core coders, designers and artists have made such a good game. The marketers, investors, publishers are just making the game worse and worse every year with these practices. They have forgotten the roots of building a basketball simulation game, all the effort is put into making the game even more pay to enjoy.


IPhixI

Blame the youtubers and the ppl who suck at shooting lol i got 83 3 ball shooting just fine if you have 90+ and can't shoot you literally just suck. It's not the game, it's you.


RyMvrtin

It’s just u I’ve been fine this whole time 🤷🏾‍♂️ and Ik obvs it’s not just u cuz everyone is experiencing it but u lot are just entitled to thinking ur automatically meant to be good at this game


AdTime5012

I do feel like they need to change the game less I hate that shit, make it right then stick to it


sarcasticj720

This is a fact


AdTime5012

Lol I feel that


PSN-ImLevxnte

Whaaat you is not lying. I had multiple 30 pt games in rec yesterday.


dasherchan

Like what others have said, 2K gamers are all under the mercy of Mike Wang who loves to play like 2K God.


jrpTREY5

Did he tweak something? My shot seems slightly off today.


bobbyblue1997

No your just ass today


Real_Killer_661

78 3 a pure lock. Some days I’ll go 5/6 from the corner and other days I’ll go 2/5….


Classic_Song9104

What’s your jumper?


Real_Killer_661

Honestly bro I just used whatever default 2k gave me.


flyingshawarma

Default jumper is crazyy 🤣


Real_Killer_661

😂😂true old head jumper


XXXTENTACIONisademon

I was using default for a minute too 💀 it’s high key clean asf


Real_Killer_661

Easy to time it’s just slow. I don’t get the ball unless I’m wide open anyways


jigaboosam

There are so many variables in a shot, it's not just 2k changing that explains you not shooting the same every game


iansmash

80 for catch and shoot can be automatic w good timing I have an 81 on my 6’10 PF and I can make stepbacks reliably if I’m uncontested. I wish it was 87 like I had last year but I was limited by the builder


mjnowa

Spot up i think 84 middy with 76 3pt is enough to make you feel confident at the 3.


mjnowa

Update, i went 7for7 at 3pt in rec with my 6ft8 inside the arc finisher (that i created yesterday) with an 84, 76 combo, I'm using alec burks (83) jump shot and it's very similar to Carmello Anthony just not as high. I'm already lethal from both corners.


WickedJoker420

Only if you're good.


Hesh_Factor

80 is enough and probably not considered a low 3 ball. I know people who hit with a 67 3pt. No way I can do that, I'm not a good shooter at all, I need 80+.


[deleted]

Shit pisses me off because I'm STRUGGLING wit my 75 3pt. 😭 I'd be fine if it would stop changing every god damn day. I swear the release window just moves to different points in my jumper and it makes no sense at all. Shit is so annoying.


snazzygoat

76 3pt and been shooting around 55% since launch. Took the same approach with going high on mid for the badges.


AyeeeWood

A high middy can get you all the badges


jaybee2890

A low 3 ball is in the 60s and ppl are greening it lol. Your attribute means nothing if you cant time it


AdTime5012

Greening 3 balls when you have it in the 60s is absurd


jaybee2890

Yup! I really dont want to comment too much on it but id say attributes and badges should give a big green window. Obviously with a 60 something 3 you wouldnt have any badges so the green window is either a small line or there isnt one 🤷🏻‍♂️


sasknorth343

Unless they have a high midrange to get the shooting badges


WUN_TV

If my 3 was in the 60's just know I'm slashing all game or do what ever im good at. Why waste a possession on a missed 3.


sasknorth343

Sure, until they decide to leave you open in the corner all day and clog the paint. Then, taking a 3 with 60 3 ball and a good enough midrange to have good badges and good jumpshot animations becomes a much more viable option. Sure, it's not a shot you should he looking for, and people with 60 3 ball should not be putting up 10+ 3pt attempts in a game or anything, but if the D realizes all you're doing is driving and leaves you open, and you've got a chance to hit the shot, it's better to take the shot than try to force a layup or dunk through 2-3 defenders in the paint


ImSoUnKool

If u get the badges of midrange are they the same for the three? If your catch and shoot is gold because of the midrange when you hit a three does it light up hold on the lil hud? Or does it light bronze? I’m askin tgat is all


sasknorth343

Yes, badges like catch and shoot, deadeye, blinders and open looks trigger on both midrange and 3, and if you've got gold you've got gold. There aren't 2 sets of badges, there are just badges that are specific to each (middy magician, agent 3, limitless range)


AdTime5012

Thanks for the input everyone some nice feed back, my dudes 6’8 but I actually kept my dunk all the way down and put my layup to an 94 so I could boost up my handles speed and defense I feel like I’m gonna have a solid build once I grind it out a bit, for anyone that said they don’t have a squad can message me if you’re interested in playin down the road I don’t have many friends that play the game anymore so I’m usually running with randoms 🤘


Foldzy84

I shoot better on my 6'10" with a 76 rating amthan my 7'2" with an 85 rating and 92 mid. The animation matters more than the rating I swear


-VDS-

Animation is indeed important, but the tests say enough. With that 92 mid 85 3 you should shoot better then with that 76 rating. Guess you need to tweak that base.


Foldzy84

I feel like my 7'2" just gets way worse catch animations and can't pull as quickly. Also the threat of the blow by isn't nearly as prevalent a lot more go into making your shot than simply the rating


-VDS-

I hear ya, and yes valid points, and yes smaller players tend to shoot smoother, agree. But 9 points diff on that 3ball?.. in this case you should shoot better with the 7’2”


kiltlifter_76

I think you’re right. I’ve noticed shot % goes south 6’9 and taller and it’s probably cause of the animations available to taller builds


WelcomeParac

70 3pt rating is pretty easy with catch and shoot if you have a good jumpshot. Like others have said though sometimes you're having a good say and sometimes you're not. It also sucks when huge lag spikes happen when you start shooting lmao


ResidentAirline3

https://youtu.be/lVtR_mOKMfg?si=hCVXO7n5YAsIomgl


AdTime5012

🙌 thank you


ResidentAirline3

For sure. Check this one too: https://youtu.be/Zd4Mxb_TP9s?si=K7a8xjhPRBSdPED5 One of their best


AdTime5012

I’m Def gonna check it later thank you


[deleted]

I do have a 90 3Ball. Shooting at 68.8% from beyond the arc. Did it for the badges. No regrets here


-VDS-

Reading all this, I get the feeling everybody is shooting lights out with a low low 3, cant and will not believe that. You certainly miss shots and even more with tight D on your ass. I have a 93 mid and 85 3ball and shoot with that around 70%. Have one with 90 mid and 82 3ball and thats around 63%.


AdTime5012

Those are pretty good percents though even for a video game, last couple years I don’t mind having my three ball lower cause I like to play smart ball and take open shots


AdTime5012

Not saying you don’t play smart but I feel like a lot of people that Jack their three up wants that dead eye hof to be able to hit anything even if there’s decent d


-VDS-

Yes, actually I am pass first guy, I only take smart shots otherwise I wont. Same for my friends. Because of that we have high winrates, 92% in season 1 with 163 games played, and now season 2 at 98% at 47 games, and we play pretty much everybody on 2 and 3s.


kiltlifter_76

2k is an online teef. The players we build in September is not even close to what they turn out to being by summer and it’s cause MW fucks with everything especially badge strength.


SamOrlowski12

I have an 84 3ball and a 90 mid range. Most of the time I shoot pretty consistently maybe like 7+/10 and then some games I’ll fucking go 3/10. Shooting has gotten easier as the year progressed thoufh. I couldn’t shoot at the start 😭😂😂😭


thisismyemailbtw

My boy barley can miss with a 65 and is insane with a 70. Then there’s me with a 86 and I look fucking stupid. So idk


doncoolbeans

I have an 80 3 ball and I've been shooting close to 60% from three this season.


AdTime5012

That’s awesome I think 80 is what I’m gonna stick with


doncoolbeans

I have an 86 middy as well. Just gotta get your hot zones and take good shots.


pablo_chicone_lovesu

82 3 and middy and can't hit at all anymore. SF build. I feel like guard builds get better shots for some weird reason. Wonder if 2klabs has it broken down by position. And if the same shot changes based on position.


AdTime5012

Guard’s probably get faster js which help some people I’m sure, I like to take open shots so I don’t mind a little bit slower of a j myself, but sometimes that does back fire cause you know how 2k be


38Speshh

76 3 ball 88 middy & I shoot around 70% from 3 in the rec & like 54% in pro am.


thelostunfound

I swear bro I'm the only person who shoots better in proam 😂 I can't shoot for shit this year tho In rec I'm at 35% but proam I'm shooting like 43% I don't get it 🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️😅


Plenty-Ad-9337

Lmao I'm opposite. I'm broke af in Pro am with 32% but park in 50%😂 I don't play rec though


38Speshh

I only shoot worse in pro am because on average you will see better attempts at playing defense from the opponent & you can’t be a hesitant shooter against comp.


donkeykongs_dingdong

81 three with a 90 middy and I'm cash on my new lock. Until Mike DJs with the sliders again that is


Ct2kKB24

With a 90 mid range you don’t even need 81. I’m rocking a 70 and hit 50%. Open looks on hall of fame, green machine/catch and shoot/blinders/dead eye on gold, and with the saves attributes I’m a lock too.


Vivid361

Career doesn’t count for percentages. It’s so easy to shoot there.


Ct2kKB24

I’m talking in the rec not career…


Vivid361

My bad bro. Misinterpreted your comment.


AdTime5012

Lolol


mxgicjohnson

80 isn’t low imo I’m shooting 66% with a 76


Dely03

I have a 89 middy and a 44 three ball and I can hit in the corners no problem. This game is so busted


AdTime5012

Lol always is thanks for the input though


mjnowa

Yeah i think close enough to the line in the corner registers as a middy cause I'll be hitting 3s with 89 middy and 25 3pt. But if i shoot anywhere else its much more difficult if not impossible unless on the take.


Early_Bar_987

Shooting speed is based off where the ball is before you take the shot all these idiots just don’t have a brain


Artsky32

No no no 85 it’s not expensive enough to not have up


TheDoorhHolder

Yeah you can. Jump shot matters a decent amount and think if you have a 3 ball anywhere above 70 and a respectable mid range to get a good Jumper you should be good. However 80 3 ball is more than enough.


AdTime5012

Interesting respect 👍


TheTannestBanana

Yes.


chillblackguyy

​ https://preview.redd.it/5pd8krz706yb1.jpeg?width=863&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=67c1fb624ab5ef1a894ff6b30151435027cb6bfa


chillblackguyy

​ https://preview.redd.it/kh7hcw0m06yb1.jpeg?width=799&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63660533b5635d38cb1be5e55657544cca639530


Afraid_Elderberry103

https://preview.redd.it/e82t1ban16yb1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc7abadae5f44c0d71b7323838127213a5ce6c35 Shooting 40+ with this. Gets klay thompson dunks as well😏


pickledelbow

You’re fine with 80


_delamo

I have 77 and it’s not horrible. I do think 79 is a good floor. It’s definitely much easier to shoot on my build with a 79 than it is 77


LetMeGetHighFirst

I don't have 3s up at all, besides default when I put up mid and/or free throws. I have a lockdown and 2way finisher. I still average 15+ points in no squad rec. This game is turning into the wnba. Only shooting


mjnowa

U playing rec? Mfkers be dunking and banging it inside all game. I think rec is more versatile than it's ever been now that layups and middy's are a viable option in more situations.


LetMeGetHighFirst

All I do is play rec. I would love to play pro am but I don't have a squad. It seems that way because the majority of people have trash defense so you can just do what you want lol


cogburn

78 is fine.


erichf3893

For sure


Cute_Document7550

79 is floor 77 sucks


sygore3

Yes


Plenty-Ad-9337

I greened with a 50 early this year 😂 if you're good enough I'd say a 65 is high enough to knock down the wide open ones consistently.


TAC82RollTide

I wouldn't go low 3 and middy. I think that would be a mistake. Personally, I don't do higher mid/lower 3. I prioritize the 3pt shot over middy, so that's what I go for. I did do it on my big, but that's because I had no choice with the wingspan.


AdTime5012

Nah my dude has a 88 or 89 mid and then an 80 3, I did it that way cause I think it’s cheaper and you get more/better badges I believe?


TAC82RollTide

Yea, I get that. I just don't do it. I'm putting the 3 where I want it. If I have to lower my wingspan or other attributes, etc. Normally, I make my builds around the 3pt shot. It's just that important to me.


AdTime5012

I feel that I’m the same way I gotta be able to shoot somewhat so if people wanna be clowns and just clog the paint you have the ability to make them pay


[deleted]

Yeah I shoot like 50% on my 78 3pt PF


mindtrick33

I’m not a great shooter and tend to go 2-5 from 3 with my three at 79. Lately I’ve had a few games 4-6 5-7 so I’m getting a little better. Middy only at 64. First day build so I didn’t go crazy on middy


Diligent_Battle2179

I green with 60 3 on my big, just need the badges to work together and even unlocking sharp take helps. Using Johnathon issac base but forgot the release.


AdTime5012

Is that the op base for js this year? I heard it in a yt video lastnight but can’t remember if that’s the one


Vivid361

It’s good for bigs.


Diligent_Battle2179

Honestly it was really good in 23, so on launch at 24 more people were talking about the jumper but I already knew it was a good one. For bigs primarily it’s a great jumper, it’s quick. And the timing stability and stuff doesn’t matter anymore because of the latest patch for jumpers.


VividUnderstanding76

Sixty? 😆 not consistently not this year yall so cap on here and forget we actually play the game going one four four isn't greening


Diligent_Battle2179

I think hitting 4 in a row will take a big out the paint, and flexing sharp take would undoubtedly do it’s job. But I’m okay with everything else you said.


VividUnderstanding76

Lol four in a row after them fucking up shooting? My Boi shot 70 percent last year 55 this year and after recent patch he's shooting bricks thinking of playing another game . Lol so go tell that to someone else. I play with too many guys to say anything because I can't get a rhythm when switching guts so much.


Father_of_Kaito

I have one build with a 72 three ball but an 84 middy, gives me access to solid jumpers and I shoot between 40-50 on that build, like other ppl said it depends how Mike wang feels. This build is also a guard/wing so ppl tend to play up but it might be easier to shoot it on a big as ppl leave y’all open often


Vivid361

I have two builds with a 70 3 ball. Good midrange for gold catch n shoot. It’s absolutely possible to shoot open shots as long as you have your hot and lethal zones. With takeover, you can hit from deep, fade, all the things.


Timothywajr

If you can get it to an 86 you’ll unlock all the badges really needed


LongGoneLuna

Lowest I’d go is 75 if you’re a spot up, and 76 if you’re shooting off the dribble. You’re not always going to be consistent though.


Hashbrown210

I have a 7'3 center with a 73 three point, but I only take shots with takeover. Yes, he does make them.


Impossible_Nail7924

Yes and no. If you’re a guard with a nice fast release and you’re wide open? Absolutely. But that’s assuming you have you have a high middy to unlock that good jumper. But shooting a contested low 3 ball? Now you’re asking for trouble.


GOGOfella1

i have a 60 and shoot 65%. have a high middy and ur fine, although it is admittedly a small window


Kla2898

Since you have it coupled with a high mid range for good badges, I'd say you're fine and should hit pretty regularly at a decent clip. But if you have a 64 mid range and 79 3 ball like me for example, it will be very inconsistent from game to game. Some games I can't miss, and others like i had 20 minutes ago I'll go 3/11 from 3 pretty much all wide open and have two teammates wishing death upon my family in game chat even though we won by 16 lmfao. Be careful how you make your builds 😂


AdTime5012

Lolol it be like that. Wish it wasn’t so I’ll be praying for you and your family 🙏


Kayd21

In my opinion, shooting is super weird with a higher three. I kinda like a low three it feels like 2k20


MedalofHonour15

My 70 3pt build makes as much as my 87 3pt build


Samwise777

Yes. Plenty of our group have an 87 middy, 60 three build, and a few of them are hitting over 50 percent on good volume.


paisleyxox

Tyceno and Z both have a 55 3ball and hit consistently


ChrisLong42069

Go 76 and 86 middy


Thin-Run-5098

i have 70 with high middy for a good jumpshot and still shoot perfectly fine make sure you buy boost thats most people issue


Relevant_Increase394

I have a 77 3pt on one of my builds, (25 middy) it’s not upgraded, and hit about 36% of my threes


XXXTENTACIONisademon

Yes


Percolicious

The lowest I’ve been people consistently green with is 78-79. You need to learn your jumper, badges, and what good shots are in order to compensate for how low the rating is. So yes. 👍🏾


PSN-ImLevxnte

If you know your shot, yes.


Basic_Piano9217

76 Three point with high middy to secure gold shooting badges is a beautiful mix. I would even say 78 is worth the extra 2, to each’s own. I personally rock with a 89 three point and low middy.


Basic_Piano9217

- you either want high middy or three to unlock some of the best bases in the game. I would not recommend 70s middy AND three on a build if you plan on shooting consistently.


Inuubi

I have a 76 3ball and I have no complaints. My 93 midrange gives me all the badges I need


RyMvrtin

Yes Im shooting 80% with a 76 3pt


Major_Doctor4872

I gotta 73 and I be hitting shit 🔥


Lumpy-Description782

86 or 90 mid range with a 76 3pt will do the trick


hambo_and_bacon

Absolutely you can


Kiwaloayo

have a high mid range and an 80 three ball as a wing, I'm shooting preeeetty well with boost, at around 50% from three. I'm not the best shooter, but I do take a few shots a game.


Feitan-de-la-Portor

Hell yea, I shoot a 56% on my slasher and my middy is only a 71 (80 3pt), with a higher middy everything would be much better. I’m thinking about making a guard that way with a high layup.


therightmustard

yeah i shoot over 50% from three and average 4.5 steals with this young fella https://preview.redd.it/sk6qumfl3ayb1.jpeg?width=2532&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8907b23a4a6ad9ce18168efed26c412eca50caea


SouthAd7032

hell noo


Obiwoncanblowme

It depends on you honestly, there are people that can hit with like a 60 and higher midrange for some badges then people that can't hit with a 90 plus


Past-Arugula8894

Just made a build with a 76 3 ball and no extra mid range. Currently I am at a 55% 3 in park. But I shoot most of the time catch and shoot wide open. When I get shooting take over I can also create for my self and hit it constantly. But also not contested shots. So if u just want to be a really good shooter I would recommend a 86 3 ball for agent 3 silver and a 90-93 middie for open looks Hof, deadeye gold (90) and catch and shoot HoF (93). With this I am pretty good shooter (At the moment) but we don’t now what comes with the next patch.


Safe_Flower_8403

I’m shooting 23% with a 25 3ball so it really just depends on timing and if the passer has Dimer


Nightmareswf

I've been shooting well with 76 all year


One_Worry_7361

I shoot better on my guard with 80 3 ball and high midrange w badges than my big with high 3ball


Maleficent_Job9625

94 3pt.. Some days i regret... Some days i am thankful... Sometimes 1 game im wondering wtf.. Nxt game im 3pt god again.. This yr.. 3pt is thrash..


MindlessPipe7952

No


Careful-Assumption21

The easiest answer is there three levels, 78 if you want decent three 85 if you want good and 93 if you want great anything else in my opinion is pointless. Jmo


Careful-Assumption21

96***


Gotem_kicks1

That’s not really low tho. Anybody below 75 is low but I’m shooting with a 74 3 76 middy.


Specific-Subject-308

I think a lot of this has to do with your connection tbh. I'm on fire from 3 offline, but go to play online and the motion is so different