NBA 2K17: 10 Tips To Play Like A God

If there's one word to sum up NBA 2K17 relative to last year's installment, it could well be 'mature'. The new game can certainly be seen as a more difficult upgrade; no more breezing past defenders with a simple crossover on every play, no more fast-break after easy fast-break. Patience has never been more of a virtue, especially with the ball in your possession.

Don't worry though, this certainly isn't cause for panic. If anything, by mastering 2K17, you're likely to become a more well-rounded player; it certainly feels more like real basketball, which - as anybody who's taken to the court will know - isn't the easiest sport to master. It's a game played at an incredibly varied pace, and recognising this in 2K17 is vital.

With that in mind, here are ten surefire tips to have you draining buckets in no time. We've also paid attention to defence, coaching strategies, and the best way to maximise your own virtual avatar on My Player mode. Step right in, lace up your Jordans, and prepare to dominate your friends and online opponents.

As mentioned in the introduction, patience is incredibly important when breaking down the opposition on NBA 2K17. Don't dive in with needless steal attempts on defence, especially on the higher difficulty settings, and don't attempt to drive straight to the basket within the first few seconds of the shot clock.

Instead, it's important to master the fundamentals of dribbling and passing quickly, enabling you to effectively move the ball around the court and keep the defence constantly off-balance. Also take care to switch up your offensive strategy; don't rely solely on three pointers, post-moves, dribble-drives or long hurls up the court - or you'll be quickly found out.