Pro Play has so much damn potential. It’s finally coming out. Imagine they upgrade the cameras or even set them up while players are doing intensive workouts or runs. Every player at some point will have their own unique animations with pro play.
@@LimitlessTJ jfc... not everyone plays in the park... some people actually play this game for the GAME ... Franchise, online play, the actual game of basketball.
This man is really a blessing to the 2k community I hope 2K continues to work with you. You play the game the right way and literally make the game look fun💯
I appreciate this sentiment! I’ve been fortunate to get the opportunity, but also it’s an opportunity to make sure we have a way to communicate to 2K! Thank you bro!
Gonna be locked in watching Kev this year. Started watching him in 23, and was able to get so much better with shot creation. Can’t wait to see how he kills this year 💪🏼
Been there since end 2k23 , your channel is growing , u deserve it , 2ks players are more rotating towards exploiting rather than your type of playstyle , i hope 2k made this realistic playstyle as effective as exploiting the game just like others content creators.
Bro you are a one of a kind with this 2k info. You address the nuances that ALOT of people disregard and you never hear about unless you find random posts on twitter. Please never stray away from the details of the game. Bless you bro
I don't know who will agree, but I think 2K needs two separate game modes. They need to create a realistic mode that focuses on lifelike basketball and a mode for people that want to play Park and MyTeam instead of trying to blend the two together. All these badges and stuff are gimmicks that should be on the Park side of things. Curry/Dame shouldn't need a badge to increase their attributes or abilities for them to shoot from near half court that is their real life abilities already. Shaq shouldn't need brick wall for other big men to not push him around in the paint. Make strength matter and do away with the gimmicks. What's the purpose of having attribute ratings if they don't matter? Shot contesting seems to suck from the videos I've been watching because they want to overdue it on the escape step back dribble animations now. People like me that want more realism don't care about cheesy animations that make trash players look good.
Bro how I feel it’s a video game if you want “realism” that deep put on sum hoop shoes and go to a local park / YMCA/GYM and play against people instead of looking for it in a video game that’s how I look at it
All of these new gameplay mechanics are great for isolation basketball. But the invisible walls need to be removed for the transition game, and passing speed/accuracy need to be addressed.
A great point! I do think passing feels crispy for great passers, but this is something that also needs to evolve as much as the mechanics for iso and dribbling have!
No joke you are the best 2k25 TH-camr I've come across. You give great detailed explanation in a simple manner. Others are simply saying whatever to get clicks. Keep doing your thing bro
Many legacy issues with the 2k series since the motion system we’ve been in since 2k18. Still a TON of sliding/skating with player movement. Ton of suction and ball warping with dribbling. Still very poor footplanting. Newer does not mean better. Side note: Glad to see they finally brought back in more realistic rim mechanics off shots & layups.
I just lost a game last night because of this. I was down two on defense, lasr posession. Guard drives in and I play it perfectly. Then somehow the guard passes the ball out through my man’s chest to the shooter on the wing who of course splashes it for game. So frustrating lol
@@EmanTheFreeMan yeah the janky & almost robotic sequences are puzzling , especially with this supposedly being “next gen”. Those are situations that are unfortunately out of your control bro, that’s all to do with the game’s mechanics.
@@tee_buckets indeed! Another small detail I would like to change is the loose ball physics. It feels like there’s a magnet on the players. The ball seems to always go to their hands on rebounds and loose balls. I forgot what year it was, but there was a year where the ball was looser which lead to a bunch of loose ball scrambles and hustle plays. It was so much more fun and interactive.
that hurt me a little bit saying ppl are gonna figure out new ways to break the game....that is the 2k community they live off breaking the game, with the new ranked mode coming too omg...it might be a very toxic year for online play
I’m waiting to see how it shakes out. I didn’t try to break the game but there were some moments where I raised my eyebrows. Obviously didn’t show it, but there could be some funky stuff this year. At the very worst, it could be year in transition, if people are successful in breaking the game. If they did their tests right, I hope at the very least we get a balanced game that’s a little bit more free than 24
Luv your in depth breakdown of what you think of these new ProPlay additions in 2k25. Praying for even more growth to happen with your channel the rest of the year and all of next year 🧘🏾♂️
Thank you my brother! I really appreciate it! It's been great with the support of everyone, I'm glad people are enjoying the detailed and nuanced discussion!
You make 2k look a lot more real in how you play also. No 500 Hezis until the game makes the defender fall over and then throwing up a crazy shot and greening it haha.
Thank you man!! Keep in mind, I try not to break the game, but let's see how it shakes out when people get out there and start spamming stuff and figuring out the cheese!
You’re not wrong on this one, I think early game this is gonna be the way for a lot of people. But I also see some strong counters for these builds right now! So lets see where the meta settles!
refreshing to see so many people who don't play 2k25 to make a clownshoes myplayer account w/ the cheesiest set of moves to ani-cancel spam. it's not basketball. can't wait to see your content rolling out starting tomorrow KC - i have a feeling this is going to be a great season for players like us!
i think 2k25 might be the best 2k of all time gameplay wise. we all know it will be held back unfortunately from the VC scenario but at least the gameplay seems significantly improved.
Dude, they travel and carry in the NBA on the regular today. If they have animations that look like traveling violations and the refs don't call it, it's way more realistic than I thought. 😂 If the NBA simply enforced the rules these players bags would be empty 😂
The weakness I see is a spam of shot cancel that should be nerfed costing 1 of the 3 energy bars, but if it has not been announced I don’t think it would be implemented in 25. How about defense? Is it really changed or as every years they say “now you can defend with Rs!” But it is the usual mechanism that has always been present? Not that I dislike defense as it is, I would rather ask to improve AI rotation logic and help defense to trigger ball movement and extra passes, which is not possible vs current AI as at first kick out you have open 3
The more I see it and try to match footage, it looks like the Kings have the ProPLAY cameras lol. So they're banging on the kings for these proplay moves lmao
I played a small warm up 5 v5 this morning, testing a build. Very smooth. I was sinking shots. It was on pro though. I’ll try tonight when i get home on hard, we’ll see how it goes.
As someone who has been playing 2k for a long time and I would say this 2k you cannot “cheese” like other 2k’s and I was ok with it because 2k was always fun to me but it’s funny how now people who like to dribble the shot clock away zipping left to right and doing unrealistic dribble moves have to actually play right on 2k25 to be effective 🤣
Pro-Play coming to the defensive side of the ball will be the real game changer. That will finally get rid of any choppiness of gameplay & it will bridge the gap of OP offense. Also any word on IF/WHEN they're going to add more pro-play animations? During the season (like promised last year)?
This will be tough, unless they get people to mo cap. But proplay is not going to be extended to old stars just because it's not possible with the tech.
The one thing I wish 2k would focus on is the defense in the games. The sole focus on strictly offensive upgrades should be countered with ability to stop a lot of these great moves as well. But other than that the game looks fantastic!
Nah, they’ve tried that multiple times at the start of new 2k. Then they change the sliders back to better offense. When defence is too good, game is way less exciting and more stressful
@@jasonmitsch1337 lol not broke anymore .. just wont have time anyway until the holidays anyway ... i used to buy madden & play for a month until 2K comes out ... thats stupid lol rather wait ..
Thank you for the content👍🏾 Question : What’s the difference between a step back jumper and a goto shot on 2k25 on your controller? Last year on 2k24, inorder to do a step back jumper you would hold the RS in the direction you wanted the move to go in. Is it the same on 2k25?
It’s the same! Think of go-to shots as a combination of breakdown moves and a signature step back/shot creation move. So if breakdown dribbles are RS flicks up, Signature go to shots are done by holding the RS and letting go of it when you reach your jumper release point. You can also release the RS at any point to cancel out of it, so that you can stop the animation sequence and then combo with dribble moves, other stepback jumpers, and crossover launches!
This couldn't have been done in an update. The changes to gameplay in 25 are really a huge step up. This isn't one of those games that feels like a slight upgrade + roster update.
For my tutorials and test always on Hall of Fame. My footage for this entire Community Day run was All-star and Superstar (majority). Superstar feels good, but I would say people should start at All-star. I'll be playing HOF all year though, because it teaches you most about the game. But if I were to try to recreate the game, Superstar is what I'd recommend to most people once they get over the difficulty of All-Star!
Well young man. The right stick used to be just the shot stick, and then it became the pro stick/dribble stick. There was a time in 2K when all dribbling was done with the left stick.
@@KevinCruz016 lol I actually feel stupid now because although I was born in 1993 I do not remember 2k being like that. I did play LIVE for a long time before trying 2k11 but I don't remember doing dribbles with left stick
Gameplay is amazing. It’s literally the best basketball ever. The spacing was a big thing too, either making player models smaller or the court bigger was clutch.
I like you Kevs, but 2K touched you already and I hate those corrupt people. As much as I wanted to believe you, I just can’t not because of you but 2K itself for 3 years of same cycle now. If dribbling is really that good like you’ve said, well that is really refreshing specially for me, I play 2K for dribbling ankle breaking shots only not for anything. But I hope My Career is worth it to grind to become Legendary. But you know, I lost hope with 2K for real. Will see. Nice content 👌
The heck do you mean believe? There’s footage of 2k25 out right now. Everything he said in this video is correct. Stop being a follower, take off your bias glasses and actually ANALYZE, fam.
@@Regalieth9143 Yes, I saw,3 inches of movement fluidity for 15 years? Bruh, are you part of 2K RONNIES legion? I played NBA games since 1995 so calm your brainless point down.
@@Regalieth9143 I am not even asking if they changed passing physics because yo know what?? It felt NBA 2K14 til this day. Same post offense, still stuck on its base animation, Im still waiting for someone to pull off that Kobe post fake under shit. Do you remember how 2K24 was dead on release? I like what I see somehow but I still see a lot of same mechanics since NBA2Ks ealiest titles like 14, 16, 17 & 18s. Do you realize 23 & 24s animation?? degraded for reality movements kuno??? The heck this 2K thinking? This is NBA but are builds are locked to look like a hooper like you sa kanto ina ka!
I respect the skepticism and 2K's done enough to warrant that. But I can only speak to what I played. I don't think this 2K is perfect, and we'll find that out in the coming weeks and months - but it's a noticeable step up from 24 from a mechanics perspective.
@@KevinCruz016 Indeed, Milesaway better than 2k24, thats the first. Well, I am just excited because players like us will benefit this fluidity or I mean, FINALLY, they poloshed it.
Like misdirection one legged fades, running retreating fades, pump fake forwards leaning fade, and I would like actual contact push off middy fades. It would be cool to expand playing with contact shot creation. W vid ethical buckets!
@kevin Cruz how’s the rebounding and loose balls this year? I felt like the ball was too on a string in 24. I forgot what year it was where they made the ball looser and it was more fun
Jalen brown benefitted from new animations, so did Jalen Green! I’m not sure if their jumpers are better, but i rarely found a guy whose animations got worse. Maybe except Austin Reeves
I turn that stuff off, but I expect it to be the same as in 24. Maybe some tension in the triggers, and rumble but that might be it. Sorry didnt get to test it out!
It's tough at first, but they made moves easier to execute than ever. There was a huge emphasis on accessibility and it should help new players like you get into it! But of course, basketball is a complicated sport, so there are those considerations too!
I think I'm going to buy the game by disc.... I personally don't like how they patch the game every 5 seconds So this year I just may be going off the grid and f*** the updates
Bro more realistic is more fun. Idk what y’all be wanting from a game that calls itself NBA. This isn’t called 2K basketball; it’s called NBA. Yes, emulate real life.
Bro I'm not sure you're familiar with me lol. I've been advocating for more realism since forever. I'm just saying it might be that middle ground with the community - it's still largely based on realism but it's more free than any recent 2ks.
Have not played 16 in a long time, but dribbling is more different than any 2K and a natural evolution from 24. I'd say the freedom of 24 + the flexibility of older 2Ks (not necessarily the same mechanics)
Tough to say for now!! But I'm leaning towards a Luka build with at least some perimeter and agility! I'm not making a build this year without defense! Offense is too good!
I’m not looking forward to see how people abuse the shot cancelling mechanic at the park and pro am especially the so called “dribble gods” they are going to make the gameplay Arcady and just spamming shot cancel over and over into a pull up jumper smh and you know it’s coming. I’ll stick to play now online this year or maybe my team
I’m happy 2k is going more towards the simulation side. It’s gonna cut down on a lot of cheese.
It’s honestly given me the most fun in a long time! Should be a fun year!!
Backdoor cheese isn't going anywhere
@@cellusgrove “Cut down on it.” Not completely eliminate it. I understand people will find ways to break the game.
@BigPetzilla backdoor cheese ain't cut down at all in 2k24...we will see bout 2k25
@@cellusgrove Idk we’ll see. I just hope they fixed the passing. With a 92 pass accuracy… I shouldn’t be beaming people in the head and shit.
2k pro play changed the game moving forward. Once the post play is upgraded. We have the most complete sim game ever made.
This is what I’m hoping for! I keep repeating it, hoping that more people take notice that the post game needs updating! Hopefully next year!
If there's OP post play you better be able to guard it well too and not just have them shooting over contest easily
Pro Play has so much damn potential. It’s finally coming out. Imagine they upgrade the cameras or even set them up while players are doing intensive workouts or runs. Every player at some point will have their own unique animations with pro play.
i feel like they can do the post play, just that they dont want to in order to make people buy 2k26 💀
@@LimitlessTJ jfc... not everyone plays in the park... some people actually play this game for the GAME ... Franchise, online play, the actual game of basketball.
This man is really a blessing to the 2k community I hope 2K continues to work with you. You play the game the right way and literally make the game look fun💯
I appreciate this sentiment! I’ve been fortunate to get the opportunity, but also it’s an opportunity to make sure we have a way to communicate to 2K! Thank you bro!
@@KevinCruz016 No Problem! Keep up the great content 💯
A actual streamer who plays a basketball game for the actual basketball lol most these other TH-camrs love the park a little too much
bro exactly - KC makes the game actually look fun to play and watch
Gonna be locked in watching Kev this year. Started watching him in 23, and was able to get so much better with shot creation. Can’t wait to see how he kills this year 💪🏼
Thank you bro! We’re definitely going to try to take things to the next level! This is the year to get extra creative! Tutorial 1 drops tomorrow!!
@@KevinCruz016 let’s goooo
Been there since end 2k23 , your channel is growing , u deserve it , 2ks players are more rotating towards exploiting rather than your type of playstyle , i hope 2k made this realistic playstyle as effective as exploiting the game just like others content creators.
And I always got mad love for guys who were there from the jump! You guys kept pushing me to get better to help you get better!
Bro you are a one of a kind with this 2k info. You address the nuances that ALOT of people disregard and you never hear about unless you find random posts on twitter. Please never stray away from the details of the game. Bless you bro
Yessir, we're all about the details on this channel! And I'm glad guys who have a better appreciation for details are finding the channel!
I don't know who will agree, but I think 2K needs two separate game modes. They need to create a realistic mode that focuses on lifelike basketball and a mode for people that want to play Park and MyTeam instead of trying to blend the two together. All these badges and stuff are gimmicks that should be on the Park side of things. Curry/Dame shouldn't need a badge to increase their attributes or abilities for them to shoot from near half court that is their real life abilities already. Shaq shouldn't need brick wall for other big men to not push him around in the paint. Make strength matter and do away with the gimmicks. What's the purpose of having attribute ratings if they don't matter? Shot contesting seems to suck from the videos I've been watching because they want to overdue it on the escape step back dribble animations now. People like me that want more realism don't care about cheesy animations that make trash players look good.
Best answer i read in the last months ! agree with u, they need to seperate it. 💯
Ditto
Ngl the contest system looks great idk wat u talking about but i do agree they shud have 2 fif games
Fucking facts man; wow. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Bro how I feel it’s a video game if you want “realism” that deep put on sum hoop shoes and go to a local park / YMCA/GYM and play against people instead of looking for it in a video game that’s how I look at it
0:58 those life savers looking good🤣🤣
I said the same thing
Bro got that bag sitting there, while I'm eating life savers right now watching the video. Dude gotta get sponsorship lol.
Im just glad your getting the attention you been deserving! Keep putting the work in❗️
We’re locked in! And we are going to put out some great stuff to help everyone get in their bag!
The ProPlay Professor back with another lesson 💯
We’re gonna cook up tomorrow!!
The only 2k TH-camr I will pay attention to
My guy!! Thank you bro!
I love the realistic feel of dribble and rim running in this game. We needed this
All of these new gameplay mechanics are great for isolation basketball. But the invisible walls need to be removed for the transition game, and passing speed/accuracy need to be addressed.
A great point! I do think passing feels crispy for great passers, but this is something that also needs to evolve as much as the mechanics for iso and dribbling have!
No joke you are the best 2k25 TH-camr I've come across. You give great detailed explanation in a simple manner.
Others are simply saying whatever to get clicks. Keep doing your thing bro
I appreciate that!! I Really try my best to help people understand/enjoy the game! I'm glad people have been so supportive this year!
It’s funny that you’ve been helping me on moves for years and now I finally knew who was behind my help. Keep up the dope work brother
I'm trying to get closer to the community by doing these types of videos! I hope it helps!
@@KevinCruz016 it does, it gives your page and content a more personal feel
They gotta patch the Trae Young behind the back shot canceling....its a blatant travel 😂😂😂
I did something equally egregious that I won’t show, but yeah, I hope the retail build with patch one gets some good fixes!
Shut up
@@KevinCruz016bro said egregious😂😂😂
Many legacy issues with the 2k series since the motion system we’ve been in since 2k18.
Still a TON of sliding/skating with player movement. Ton of suction and ball warping with dribbling. Still very poor footplanting. Newer does not mean better.
Side note:
Glad to see they finally brought back in more realistic rim mechanics off shots & layups.
I just lost a game last night because of this. I was down two on defense, lasr posession. Guard drives in and I play it perfectly. Then somehow the guard passes the ball out through my man’s chest to the shooter on the wing who of course splashes it for game. So frustrating lol
I’m also glad to see the rim physics better. I hated everything being a swish last year
@@EmanTheFreeMan those small details matter in a basketball game , glad you noticed that too brother 🦾
@@EmanTheFreeMan yeah the janky & almost robotic sequences are puzzling , especially with this supposedly being “next gen”. Those are situations that are unfortunately out of your control bro, that’s all to do with the game’s mechanics.
@@tee_buckets indeed! Another small detail I would like to change is the loose ball physics. It feels like there’s a magnet on the players. The ball seems to always go to their hands on rebounds and loose balls. I forgot what year it was, but there was a year where the ball was looser which lead to a bunch of loose ball scrambles and hustle plays. It was so much more fun and interactive.
Yo Kev! You're killing this shit bro! I'm so happy for you brother! 👏🏾 proud of you bro!
Thank you my brother!!!
Proud of you for dropping gems in the community, but more importantly repping the Filipino flag. Be waiting on your next content. ✊
Thank you my kabayan! Love to see the Filipino community really support!
Gonna watch you all 2K25 long
Thank you bro!! I’m locked in!!
Another lesson from the Coach K!
The real Chef Cruz SZN starts tomorrow!!
Loved the videos you been putting out. Can’t wait to get on the game and get into the lab
Can’t wait to see you cook man, this could be a very big year for guys like us. Looking forward to your stuff man!
@@KevinCruz016 🫡
that hurt me a little bit saying ppl are gonna figure out new ways to break the game....that is the 2k community they live off breaking the game, with the new ranked mode coming too omg...it might be a very toxic year for online play
I’m waiting to see how it shakes out. I didn’t try to break the game but there were some moments where I raised my eyebrows. Obviously didn’t show it, but there could be some funky stuff this year.
At the very worst, it could be year in transition, if people are successful in breaking the game. If they did their tests right, I hope at the very least we get a balanced game that’s a little bit more free than 24
I broke every 2k since 14
23/24 were wack
I’m hoping they also take out that cheesy reverse posterizer. Don’t see many of those in reality.
Yeees Siiir!! Another Banger! If it ain't Bato Approved... find a new chef 😤
You know it man!!
Luv your in depth breakdown of what you think of these new ProPlay additions in 2k25. Praying for even more growth to happen with your channel the rest of the year and all of next year 🧘🏾♂️
Thank you my brother! I really appreciate it! It's been great with the support of everyone, I'm glad people are enjoying the detailed and nuanced discussion!
Enjoying the vids thank you 👏
Enjoying all the support you guys have given me! THANK YOU!
You make 2k look a lot more real in how you play also. No 500 Hezis until the game makes the defender fall over and then throwing up a crazy shot and greening it haha.
Thank you man!! Keep in mind, I try not to break the game, but let's see how it shakes out when people get out there and start spamming stuff and figuring out the cheese!
New to the channel and you break down better than 2k. You actually show the difference from previous games. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you man, this is what I really try to do! A lot of people love to see detailed insights, and I'm glad I could do that for you guys!
Need that 84 Jordan pro play
Unfortunately classic players don’t get proplay, but i got some MJ for you guys this year!
@@KevinCruz016 ohh no lol
Kev said I gotta pop and show em😂😂
I simulate nba games, don't play park etc. I love the new mechanics. Been playing forever. This is the best one.
it’ll be Playshots and 3 level shot creating lockdowns all year 😂
You’re not wrong on this one, I think early game this is gonna be the way for a lot of people.
But I also see some strong counters for these builds right now! So lets see where the meta settles!
refreshing to see so many people who don't play 2k25 to make a clownshoes myplayer account w/ the cheesiest set of moves to ani-cancel spam. it's not basketball.
can't wait to see your content rolling out starting tomorrow KC - i have a feeling this is going to be a great season for players like us!
100 percent my guy!!! Happy 2K day!
i think 2k25 might be the best 2k of all time gameplay wise. we all know it will be held back unfortunately from the VC scenario but at least the gameplay seems significantly improved.
i learned a lot in nba 2k24 because of you hope you upload tuts for nba 2k25
Oh hell yes! Just need to get my hands on the game!
Dude, they travel and carry in the NBA on the regular today. If they have animations that look like traveling violations and the refs don't call it, it's way more realistic than I thought. 😂 If the NBA simply enforced the rules these players bags would be empty 😂
nobody talkin bout that big ass camera obstruction
The weakness I see is a spam of shot cancel that should be nerfed costing 1 of the 3 energy bars, but if it has not been announced I don’t think it would be implemented in 25.
How about defense? Is it really changed or as every years they say “now you can defend with Rs!” But it is the usual mechanism that has always been present?
Not that I dislike defense as it is, I would rather ask to improve AI rotation logic and help defense to trigger ball movement and extra passes, which is not possible vs current AI as at first kick out you have open 3
Are all the pro play animations captured against the kings?😭
The more I see it and try to match footage, it looks like the Kings have the ProPLAY cameras lol. So they're banging on the kings for these proplay moves lmao
@@KevinCruz016 Yea I even remember last year on 24 when they introduced pro play, the trailer showed A KD step back against the kings
I played a small warm up 5 v5 this morning, testing a build. Very smooth. I was sinking shots. It was on pro though. I’ll try tonight when i get home on hard, we’ll see how it goes.
Been here since early last year, Kev is the truth! and we bout to eat this year on the sticks.
As someone who has been playing 2k for a long time and I would say this 2k you cannot “cheese” like other 2k’s and I was ok with it because 2k was always fun to me but it’s funny how now people who like to dribble the shot clock away zipping left to right and doing unrealistic dribble moves have to actually play right on 2k25 to be effective 🤣
That would be the funniest thing man!
Game play looks crazy! Micro transactions ruins it but the play now game mode is where it's at! Great content bro!
Pro-Play coming to the defensive side of the ball will be the real game changer. That will finally get rid of any choppiness of gameplay & it will bridge the gap of OP offense. Also any word on IF/WHEN they're going to add more pro-play animations? During the season (like promised last year)?
👏🏿👏🏿⚙️🙌🏿 Counting down!🥽🧫🥼
1 MORE DAY BROS!
@@KevinCruz016 Yessir, keep mashin my Bruce! I’m thinking maybe a 6’6 but might go with 6’4 for those Fox and Kyrie animations 🤷🏿♂️🤔
Hope they have signature moves for the old school era stars.
This will be tough, unless they get people to mo cap. But proplay is not going to be extended to old stars just because it's not possible with the tech.
You should start a my career series. I’d tune in
Yessir, I will do that this year! Focusing both on offline and online!
These shot canceling animations look like all carries, doubles and travels. Hopefully they patch this stuff out the game.
Game was built around it, they won’t. They could tune it, but I don’t see a way around it for now!
They wont patch it out, but they will likely tune it imo. But I want to see how it feels and plays in the retail build before calling for anything.
Great video!! I’m excited about 2k25!!
The one thing I wish 2k would focus on is the defense in the games. The sole focus on strictly offensive upgrades should be countered with ability to stop a lot of these great moves as well. But other than that the game looks fantastic!
Nah, they’ve tried that multiple times at the start of new 2k. Then they change the sliders back to better offense. When defence is too good, game is way less exciting and more stressful
Patiently waiting for a showcase on Devin Booker’s new animations
I’m not buying it until Christmas when it’s 67% off
Must be broke then
@@jasonmitsch1337 lol not broke anymore .. just wont have time anyway until the holidays anyway ... i used to buy madden & play for a month until 2K comes out ... thats stupid lol rather wait ..
Same. There’s too many September games coming out that I want so I’m putting 2k on back burn for now
ill say this... lifesavers gummies would NEVER last that long in my house !!!!!
You know its real when kevin cruz gets on camera lol
Hey Cruz, when are you putting your own online team together? Like for pro am or rec, etc?
Something I’m definitely considering, I need to talk to a few guys who might be interested!
Not gon lie I’m a need some more rec and park play outta you this year bro lol
This will be my main mode this year, I had fun last year but I’m going to see if I can do more competitive modes and run with a squad!
@@KevinCruz016 I’m definitely down to run this year
The only things I don’t like are the finishing animations
Cruz, are you creating your own pro am team this year?
We need MJ'S & Kobe's pro play fix💎
Thank you for the content👍🏾
Question : What’s the difference between a step back jumper and a goto shot on 2k25 on your controller?
Last year on 2k24, inorder to do a step back jumper you would hold the RS in the direction you wanted the move to go in. Is it the same on 2k25?
It’s the same! Think of go-to shots as a combination of breakdown moves and a signature step back/shot creation move.
So if breakdown dribbles are RS flicks up, Signature go to shots are done by holding the RS and letting go of it when you reach your jumper release point. You can also release the RS at any point to cancel out of it, so that you can stop the animation sequence and then combo with dribble moves, other stepback jumpers, and crossover launches!
Kev, how’s the AI’s defensive matchup? Do you still have trae young guarding Luka because they’re both pg?
Unfortunately yes :(
@@KevinCruz016 that sucks
What do you think about the Chet Holmgren build?
2kGOD CRUZ do u feel like dey needed to drop a new game or could these new animations and things could have simply been a 2k24 update
This couldn't have been done in an update. The changes to gameplay in 25 are really a huge step up. This isn't one of those games that feels like a slight upgrade + roster update.
@KevinCruz016 ok I'm excited can't wait I've been trying to add much more pro play in my game...
What difficulty do you normally play on or what difficulty would you say gives best experience especially against the AI?
For my tutorials and test always on Hall of Fame. My footage for this entire Community Day run was All-star and Superstar (majority). Superstar feels good, but I would say people should start at All-star.
I'll be playing HOF all year though, because it teaches you most about the game. But if I were to try to recreate the game, Superstar is what I'd recommend to most people once they get over the difficulty of All-Star!
Hey kevin, does Defense gameplay improve better in this game?
I can’t do step backs the way I did them lady year
Are you using square + the Left Stick? It seems less consistent this year than last year. But the shot stick works well.
Can u play it early? Would love to see a new video
Unfortunately not in the closed creator tip off! But I will play when it launches in early tip off!
4:01 what are you even saying here? when were dribbles on the left stick?
Well young man. The right stick used to be just the shot stick, and then it became the pro stick/dribble stick. There was a time in 2K when all dribbling was done with the left stick.
@@KevinCruz016 lol I actually feel stupid now because although I was born in 1993 I do not remember 2k being like that. I did play LIVE for a long time before trying 2k11 but I don't remember doing dribbles with left stick
still looking to see the defense...like do AI com know how to double team, esp during pick and roll mismatches
38 secs after upload what it dooo
MY GUY!! We got something good coming tomorrow!!!
Gameplay is amazing. It’s literally the best basketball ever. The spacing was a big thing too, either making player models smaller or the court bigger was clutch.
I like you Kevs, but 2K touched you already and I hate those corrupt people. As much as I wanted to believe you, I just can’t not because of you but 2K itself for 3 years of same cycle now. If dribbling is really that good like you’ve said, well that is really refreshing specially for me, I play 2K for dribbling ankle breaking shots only not for anything. But I hope My Career is worth it to grind to become Legendary. But you know, I lost hope with 2K for real. Will see. Nice content 👌
The heck do you mean believe? There’s footage of 2k25 out right now. Everything he said in this video is correct. Stop being a follower, take off your bias glasses and actually ANALYZE, fam.
@@Regalieth9143 Yes, I saw,3 inches of movement fluidity for 15 years? Bruh, are you part of 2K RONNIES legion? I played NBA games since 1995 so calm your brainless point down.
@@Regalieth9143 I am not even asking if they changed passing physics because yo know what?? It felt NBA 2K14 til this day. Same post offense, still stuck on its base animation, Im still waiting for someone to pull off that Kobe post fake under shit. Do you remember how 2K24 was dead on release? I like what I see somehow but I still see a lot of same mechanics since NBA2Ks ealiest titles like 14, 16, 17 & 18s. Do you realize 23 & 24s animation?? degraded for reality movements kuno??? The heck this 2K thinking? This is NBA but are builds are locked to look like a hooper like you sa kanto ina ka!
I respect the skepticism and 2K's done enough to warrant that. But I can only speak to what I played. I don't think this 2K is perfect, and we'll find that out in the coming weeks and months - but it's a noticeable step up from 24 from a mechanics perspective.
@@KevinCruz016 Indeed, Milesaway better than 2k24, thats the first. Well, I am just excited because players like us will benefit this fluidity or I mean, FINALLY, they poloshed it.
It looks the most realistic
That it does man!
I need one leg fades and not most Jokic fades. Should be part of a package
Like misdirection one legged fades, running retreating fades, pump fake forwards leaning fade, and I would like actual contact push off middy fades. It would be cool to expand playing with contact shot creation. W vid ethical buckets!
Just got the game yesterday and i need help getting out of tutorial...how do you get put of tutorials? I wanna play the game...please let me know ASAP
I believe the game needs to be fully installed man.
Did they already fixed the substitution issue?
@kevin Cruz how’s the rebounding and loose balls this year? I felt like the ball was too on a string in 24. I forgot what year it was where they made the ball looser and it was more fun
Did they put lebron’s signature whine over a call by the refs?
I did see Luka do it lmao
youtubers will sell cheese again
I think it's an inevitability for sure. Let's just hope that 2K stress tested the game enough to hold up against some elite cheese
I'm still debating. What's going on with that giveaway Kev? My Bday is actually on release day.
Have not heard word from my contact on this. But I hope to hear soon!
Aye bro is Jaylen brown shot better? And Jalen greens???
Jalen brown benefitted from new animations, so did Jalen Green! I’m not sure if their jumpers are better, but i rarely found a guy whose animations got worse. Maybe except Austin Reeves
@@KevinCruz016Jalen green got better animations? Ima rockets fan That’s wassup bro Preciate u!!!!
Do you have sliders for the game that work for you?
Is there any haptic feedback in in-game?
I turn that stuff off, but I expect it to be the same as in 24. Maybe some tension in the triggers, and rumble but that might be it. Sorry didnt get to test it out!
Are the player models better compared to 2k24? Thanks!
I’ve never played a 2k NBA game before. Are the controls easy to get use to ?
It's tough at first, but they made moves easier to execute than ever. There was a huge emphasis on accessibility and it should help new players like you get into it! But of course, basketball is a complicated sport, so there are those considerations too!
@@KevinCruz016 when’s the release date tonight at 9 ? Or tomorrow or the 6th ?
I think I'm going to buy the game by disc.... I personally don't like how they patch the game every 5 seconds So this year I just may be going off the grid and f*** the updates
Bro more realistic is more fun. Idk what y’all be wanting from a game that calls itself NBA. This isn’t called 2K basketball; it’s called NBA. Yes, emulate real life.
Bro I'm not sure you're familiar with me lol. I've been advocating for more realism since forever. I'm just saying it might be that middle ground with the community - it's still largely based on realism but it's more free than any recent 2ks.
@@KevinCruz016 this comment was to people who complain about realism
The Nets Physics still terrible ，EA do better work for that!
This is stuff I can overlook, as long as the gameplay is good.
Is dribbling more or less like 16?
Have not played 16 in a long time, but dribbling is more different than any 2K and a natural evolution from 24. I'd say the freedom of 24 + the flexibility of older 2Ks (not necessarily the same mechanics)
Hey Kevin, what's the best pg build to make?
Tough to say for now!! But I'm leaning towards a Luka build with at least some perimeter and agility! I'm not making a build this year without defense! Offense is too good!
When you do decide to make a premier build, please post a video for it. I'm still very up in the air about my first build
some words/terms that you said in your videos were hard to understand as a rookie with this game. simplify it
Bro can i request replace the commentator and bring mike breen hope you read my comment
I don't have that kind of sway brother!
Please do a d book showcase
Lemme get 2k off you big bro😭
I may have a giveaway planned but I’m waiting to hear from a few guys first! Stay tuned!!
@@KevinCruz016 ILL BE HERE NO MATTER WHAT
I’m not looking forward to see how people abuse the shot cancelling mechanic at the park and pro am especially the so called “dribble gods” they are going to make the gameplay Arcady and just spamming shot cancel over and over into a pull up jumper smh and you know it’s coming. I’ll stick to play now online this year or maybe my team
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Always appreciate you Ke!!
is the game similar from ps4 and ps5? or is it completely different?
Completely different, and as more time passes, next gen becomes an even more completely different game from past gen.
so bball is no more about strategy or tactics, 2k is all about 1 one 1 ..
I didn't say that - if you check my other videos I show a lot of off ball movements. But a large focus of my early tests was looking at mechanics.
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You all the goats!!