Knowing their build allows you to have an overall idea of their strengths and weaknesses but paint defense. The sad fact is most facilities will have HOF intimidator or at least gold, but no reason to become defeated! Read how they react on defense on the first Possession. Can they change displays? Do they aggressively scam displays? Are jump blocks spammed by them or are they disciplined shot blockers? The problem I see with bigs is I am attacked by them with the exact same mover, over and over and wonder why it doesn't work. This isn't how to buy mt in nba 2k21, you may junk dropsteps anymore, you need a range of moves.
Know your teammates builds strengths and weaknesses. Whether your working with randoms or your very best friend, it's important to know what your teammates can perform. Rookie 1 85 overall two way slashing play pg, say he can't consistently shoot and I'm going to have a guess. All celebrity 3 97 sharp facilitator sg? I hope to god that he can take or you are at risk. In any event, you need to learn your squad. Your getting double teamed every single play, if they can't shoot. If they could reach a selection, we you are going to be cooking with gas. While playing with the large is the most unselfish position on the court, sometimes you have to pass out of the paint even in the event that you have not taken a shot. It's a thankless job, but it is honest work. Centers I see who try to move up and above 2 or 3 defenders' number is astounding.
"This really is cheese, hooks are corny, centers are trash." I've gotten each insult you can think about, once you're killing someone with hooks it does anger them, because there is nothing they can do about it baby. A center guarding a pg? That is a wrap and he's probably getting cooked, and rightfully so. A baby guard or a 6’11 shooting glock protecting my 7'3 big? That is barbecue chicken alert. Proceed to your mycourt and practice this movement religiously and I promise you will see benefits. When can we use the sky hook? In case you've got a height advantage or they are currently sitting under the rim? Skyhook. Hands up D and not leaping? Skyhook. Don't spam this movement, or you will pay dearly. Employ it correctly and it may be among the moves in your toolbox. This movement is improved by expert touch hooks is great but is overkill in my opinion unless you have an array of badges. Backdown punisher helps you create space to be in a position to hook.
It is an excellent move if used correctly while Dropstep and the backdown has thankfully been nerfed from this past year. But when do we use it? They offer little to no pushback and Should you begin to backdown your guardian and they are being bullied by you that means either their strength is low or they lack moving truck and post transfer lockdown or in some cases both. This is really where that 99 strength comes in to play mt 2k21. They are backed by you down to the position that you want to be in, in case you have to change ball hands. Be sure they are playing so that you create room, don't just do the move it needs to be purposeful. Either go for a dip by holding the trigger as well as both sticks towards the rim in case you've got the positioning/energy after you complete the dropstep, or move for a status layup.