NBA 2K17: 10 Tips To Play Like A God

Post-moves can be seen as NBA 2K's equivalent to FIFA's pace statistic; their effectiveness varies wildly from game to game, but 2K seems to have struck a fairly nice balance. It's not an overpowered facet of the game, but rewards smart, deceptive play down low.

The post-spin (or 'elbow spin') is regarded as this year's most effective post-move, and is certainly an essential tool in the arsenal of any player worth their salt. It is, of course, best left to centres and power forwards - or very strong players in other positions, such as LeBron James - and shouldn't be used too frequently, or your opponent will quickly figure it out and bring a double team.

In the right hands, however, the post-spin can be a devastating weapon.