The BIGGEST Problem With The 2K Community... 

I think its hilarious that everyone references "randoms" as the problem but if u arent playing with a set and same team YOU are a random.😂

That's definitely true statement about everyone thinks there a superstar. Because 80 percent of people play the same. Plus watch there favorite RU-vid to create there player. 85 percent of 2k players have terrible defensive or understand defensive. Because most people are offensive minded.

The worse feeling losing a game is when u know yall should of blown a team out but randoms wana do dumb shit

Randoms go in the rec and thinks it’s a mycareer game on rookie difficulty

Bro facts they don’t make a build based off what they are good at or what they would like to do and just wanna copy a build and wonder why they ass

Bro this is a fundamental issue with 2k. It’s a basketball sim but you get away with playing bad basketball.

Finally someone said it. My homie always tells randoms "play your role you ain't built like that". Best take ever hands down.

Chill gang, you using logic & the community doesn't like using logic. But you spot on fr, the community loves to go online & play like it's MyCareer when they're not actually that good. I lowkey miss 2K17 because everybody had no choice but to pick a role & the real superstars still stood out

I didn’t spend $70 on this game to be Dorian Finney-Smith 🤣🤣🤣

i don’t mind sitting in the corner and dropping 20 off catch and shoot and getting 8 steals playing good defense for my team, i be losing w pgs that don’t know how to hit the open man

We had elite role players in 2k18-19, even in 2k20-21 but once next gen dropped these superstar builds have been around. And we complained about that as a community

Been a PROUD role player since I started playing park weather it be corner sitter lock or big man I just love doing the nitty gritty

Man. Bro speaking facts. Everybody wanna score knowing they can’t score like that 😂

The best 2K players know how to be role players when the game that calls for it you can always step it up and be the Superstar as a team when they game calls for it. A lot of the problem with the game is the player itself they refused to make this simple play you could be standing wide open right next to them they'll continue to do five step backs before shooting a contested shot.

I be telling my random teammates this all the time stop trying to be the hero and they get mad at me like wym or stfu and we lose cus a guy wanna play dumb

most 2K players are hybrid defenders or power forwards trying to be PGs and PGs scoring isn't the only way to influence the game and 90% of randoms in the rec can't even get to their own bucket I average 22 points on my power forward sitting in the corner and cutting, occasionally I'll create my own shot yet these dudes think they're franchise players averaging 6 points on 25% FG shooting

i’m glad I found this video i’ve been saying this for a while the game is fine i have fun whenever i hop on with my squad. but whenever i’m not it’s gets bad the community is the worst same few builds same playstyles and low Iq. me and the homies discuss our builds about who’s gonna make what so we fit idk why others don’t do the same

I been making Paul George style builds for the last two 2ks and it makes life so much easier when it comes to varying lineups, it sucks so bad when you have a build that can only play a certain role every time

Yeah this is true, the problem with this game is there is a huge skill gap. When I play rec with my friends it’s either a game that we win by 1-10 points or we lose by 1-10 or it’s a blow out win

THANK YOU! Some people not willing to be real and play their roles. I think the large investment of VC or build has killed a lot of that experimentation because of limited funds/builds. I did use one of those community builds as a template but tweaked it to fit my needs. Took a long break from them earlier days and it's wild now. Just lemme make my pat bev hustle player and cook in peace.

Been using my Tim Duncan build for 4 years at the center. I always tell my friends I’ll block all the shots and grab all the rebounds. So they can focus on offense like they made their build to do

I think I already 100% agree with your point. I've been roasted plenty of times by friends because my point guard builds were always some "unknown build names" because I focus on making a role playing but better or I try to build more all-around type of players. I never understood it tbh.

the problem is the black to purple bs, and showing peoples stats before games. It creates way too much separation, meanwhile you got purples out there sellin games because they wanna play hero ball. Every build I create is for teamwork ofc, but I got a 90+ win %

This is an amazing perspective I stopped playing park and rec due to that I know my build and understanding where I fit when playing with randoms you legit have to think of it as if you are really playing ball

That one bit you said about people needing to switch to the pf position is the definition of "the truth hurts" and i am one of those people cuz that gaurd life wit all that dribbling aint for me 😭🙏 learned that the hard way

So if they suck at defense don't upgrade defense? Wait a minute here, tell these fool if they can't dribble to practice dribble. Doesn't 2k have tutorials anymore? I grew tired of online watching everyone fight over the ball when I got 30 shooting 5-6 from 3 as a 2way pf lol. Seriously, everyone wanting to shine gets annoying and park takes too long to watch someone get off the spot and grinding a player take way too long. AAA title with P2W features and the community buy into it is wild.

For sure, you make so many great points. I always been a team player for the most part but I ran randoms until this year and I've seen all the horrible takes, shots, turnovers, no defense. Now I have a good squad to run with finally because of cross play and it's so nice to have people who give the ball to whoever is open, feed whoever is hot. Communicate, have some IQ, know when to help on defense and when to stay home, and who don't constantly run around while in the half court offense. I was so sick of being a willing passer and someone who shoots 60% plus from 3 every yr..and never getting the ball back because these dudes wanna spam their adrenaline away then chuck up a contested 3 lmao. I've made the same balanced big guard type of build for the last 4 2ks as my main rec build to be able to play 3 positions and fit with pretty much anyone, and that fits with the way I like to play and the stuff I want to be able to do. So many people get that wrong, you're right. Loved the video

How much I feel this video 5 minutes in is crazy! I play as a 6’9 sg and I’m left to play big every game because my friends only make point guards and can’t dribble so I’m left to try get open and score with 80 ball handle honestly a struggle I only play 3s thou couldn’t imagine how frustrating that is in rec!

Love this video. I’ve been tellin my friends that we are role players and that they gotta “sit down be humble.”

Another thing to they take these builds into a bum park or a 90 below rec it’s sickening 🤦‍♂️

Totally agree I made a ridiculously elite role player to run with my boys. 99 3 ball + 99 perimeter + 91 steal at 6’5” SG. I can’t dribble and I don’t have any finishing but that’s not what my role is on the team. This build would be horrendous if I tried to lead a team, but it is the perfect compliment to the point guard I play with because he doesn’t have any defense. I can space the floor so much for him and then pick up his assignment every time up the floor, essentially taking the opposing teams point guard out the game.

This is why I stay at the 2 or 3 and been playing the position since 17. Like you said focus on yo role

I literally stay saying this and mfs be having the nerves to talk shi when you get all your animations from RU-vidrs and yet Alone the build and play garbage or get bailed from a specific Animations (Lebron hop back) magic ( dribble style) then talk like they good

The reaching is out of control... mfs Givin up 30 points reaching

Preach bro I learned from my mistakes in past 2Ks I got tired of making defensive guard builds. I always got matched up with randoms who get cooked and don’t pass so my defense didn’t matter anyways. This year I made a 2-way inside-the-arc finisher C build and I love the control it gives me over the outcome of a game with hall of fame quick twitch and Boxout beast

PREACH BROTHER! I’m a stretch big main since 2k17. I shoot over 65% from 3 every year and can create my own shots pretty much every year. I’ve played guard a couple of times, the ball handle/getting myself open isn’t the problem but I can’t score and facilitate at the same time. With that in mind I MAKE A BUILD I CAN PLAY TO MY STRENGTHS ON EVERY YEAR LIKE YOU SHOULD

Very true statement and explanation, I also believe that the second big issue is a lack of understanding that 2k is meant to be simulation, many people that play 2k, don't know basketball, doesn't watch it and only knows who's the most popular player at the time. It's what contributes to the flood of RU-vid builds.

If you're not toxic, play defense and don't force dumb plays, there's a good chance your team wins, be a decent role player is enough to get a good rep

This video needs to be commandment #1 of my career! It’s a must watch before you make your build!

this is why I just stick to all star team up on play now online. Sure there's gonna be some kids who play terribly, but at least in higher ranks most people know their role, and pick some sort of playstyle despite playing with their favorite players.

This man speaking to my soul. I had to become my teams role player. Tbh I ended up with a dope build because of it, but man the game would be much simpler if I aint had to plug so many holes

I try to have a mix of both what I like and what benefits the team. That’s why I’ve made two way players for as long as I can because you can never have too many defenders in your team. I’m aware that someone on my team is probably going to want to score or shoot a bunch so I don’t trip over that. My bread and butter has been inside post scoring so I do try to retain that at least because I do enjoy playing it. Thing is I make my build PURELY off what I like doing, the only thing I usually search up is how people feel about certain badges in the game since they change every year

man I been telling my team make different builds but they don’t wanna listen, now we going into the rec with three point guards 🤦🏽

I’m glad these type of videos are starting to surface cause I’m a high IQ player and I constantly get sold by people with bad builds, can’t shoot or can’t pass. No defense or bad spacing . Either one or the other and sometimes all of the above . I tell people all the time “you’re a role player”. There’s nothing wrong with that just excel at your role. Especially when I’m a pg looking to draw doubles and feed my teammates

This is absolute facts. I really try to be the type of player you describe. I’m trying to fit into the team. If we have a guard that wants the rock, aight I’m off ball. We have someone that loves to shoot from hash, aight bet I’m in the corner or dunkers spot. When you get a random team in rec willing to do that we win multiple games by 30

Brother I’m glad this video came to my algorithm cause i say this 24/7 😭 You’ve gained yourself a like follow and new subscriber my boy

I've finally found my people 😭🙌🏽 no cursing, straight truth...i had to subscribe keep it up man

Back in 21 during Covid I wanted to be a guard originally, but instead opted to be the only bigman out of my group and became an athletic glass cleaning lockdown. My player was the unsung hero of me and my boys rec squad I dropped triple doubles in rec and played elite D shit was so fun

Maaan my problem was always looking to content creators for how I play instead of figuring out my play style. I realized like you said they made their build and even jump shots for their own play style. My play style is very relaxed so I made a of and took like 3 hours making a jumpshot that wasn't meta. Nobody wants to be original anymore in this game.

Yk what’s funny is I had this conversation with my friend the other day. I was like “I remember in 2k20 people would just let me carry them & be happy that they were winning” now people who don’t put in time to learn wanna be the ones ISOing and shooting when they literally can’t and they complain and cry when they aren’t the main player

Why is this the most on point take I've heard about the 2k community for a while. The game changed and people need to just know their role and play it. And play good defense and put they hands up, that's it. Have a sub and keep it up, had me laughing at them goofies.

This is 💯 not only do they make their players for only scoring but they also set up their badges just for themselves. Can't tell you how many people have guards or bigs with no support badges.

“Ima powa forward and I’m actually pretty much of a beast” im tryna make some breakfast bro and you almost made me spoil my pancake batter laughing at that 😂

FAM! As someone who was in the trenches, you spoke so much gospel here I have two homies I want to send this to 🤣

If you play hero ball all the time, go play some 1v1s. Because no one wants to be on your team. Why do you want 2 or 4 other people on your team if you're gonna play how you're gonna play?

Yea a lot of people actually make role player builds and think they superstars like I see too many defensive anchors tryna drop step….u made Rudy Gobert not shaq or I see interior scorers not post scoring and tryna make full court passes.

Only problem is I have to carry if I play with ransoms so I have to create my own shot

You just earned my subscribe great video and this needs to be said more often and applied in the 2k trailer for this game moving forward

the majority of my builds are at the PF position and I do personally try to make them a roll player that has enough versatility to adapt to whatever mode I'm playing so I always try to make them to be able to finish at the rim, be able to catch and shoot, and be able to switch on defense enough so I'm not a liability every time if there's a switch and enough rebound to be a secondary rebounder. I personally really enjoy this kind of play style cause I can mix well with anyone of my friend groups I play with or randoms in rec. been playing this game for 5 years now and this 2k really allowed me to play how I wanted it's not perfect but I enjoy it. My favorite build rn is my so called Larry bird build I only call it that cause it's 6'9 can shoot like a mf and I say "Bird from deep" every time I shoot from anywhere

FACTS💯MAJORITY OF THESE 2K PLAYERS DONT UNDERSTAND U JUST GOTTA PLAY UR ROLE & DATS HOW U WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP🤩💯

This is 100% facts. You PREACHING! Majority of the community doesn’t make a build that actually fits them. PGs and Centers should not just be made by anybody. They require the most IQ and handle the most responsibility. Majority of the community needs to make SFs and PFs they’re the easiest positions to play and don’t require much skill to use

Randoms really be guards with no defense and they’re okay with getting dropped off

I have Starlink internet, so my connection has a slight enough delay that my shots are very hard to time compared to most, so ive learned to play a role as a defensive playmaker. Know your role it you win more.

This is why I always made my build 99 3pt 99 mid as long as I’m scoring my 18 ppg standing in the corner in good

I relate to you what you say so much. I am a shooting guard that thinks I can score most possessions but guess what? I’m not there to shoot every shot, especially whenever they put me at the PG position because my goal is to get everyone involved. Then I end up with 10-15 assists. I can be 8/10 or 9/10 from the field, and though I’m the hot hand, I know for a fact with me scoring so much creates a change in their defensive scheme, allowing me to see the open man. I feel bad when I see someone on the team have only 2 shots and I have 10. As a SG, you are still a secondary ball handler. If I’m the only one scoring, I’m still looking for the open man. Some people don’t see that.

Pf is such an underrated position that no one wants to play, especially when it comes with the people I play with. I'm willing to play a boring role if it helps us win. There'll be games where I'll go scoreless but have 15 Reb, 10 Ast, 6 Stl. If I have to play a Draymond/DennisRodman role, I will. People just need to understand to play their role, scoring the ball is not everything, there are different ways to contribute to the team.

I have a pf kawhi build But I use him as a Jaden McDaniel and focus on defense slashing and 3 point shooting

Agreed with absolutely everything you said. Used to have a group chat on Playstation w ppl we ball with slowly w time ppl left. Every year I make point guards to facilitate and lock up the pg, only 1 of my friends actually put similar defense to mine. The ones that ask ' what should I make ' I take into account what they suck at at make a build, then they complain it git 2 much defense, they make what they want and randomly expect ppl to just accept the build because vc is spent. Imagine making a build with barely any D and every time u get a good look instead of shooting you try and dunk, and when you should dunk you instead attempt a shot? Builds that don't suit the lineups then complain about how we gonna win, I tell em if u had listened this wouldn't have happened suddenly I'm the villain, I'm the only one Every yr w pass accuracy higher than 75. At the start of every game, ppl r on their phones giving up 3s when accelerator is in the game, really??

3:43 Thank you... This is a huge misconception within the community and it slightly annoys me when people have the mentality "Oh I'll just make a center, it's easy I'll get boards and just be lazy and try to paint mash everyone in front of me." No, if you are a bad center going against a skilled and experienced center that has mastered their build, you will look like a jackass. If you are a bad center playing against a good one, it will show. You are involved in pretty much every facet of the defense every possession whether it be PnR, baiting out the corner, zone, etc. you have to have a high IQ, knowledge of when and how to position yourself, and have good timing to play big, or you will look goofy. If you are new to the game, don't know where you fit in the offense and don't feel like you can learn the dribbling system well, want to be big, make a PF and backup the center...

I felt this because I hated the pressure I felt when using a pg in previous 2ks so this year I made a SG and SF. Besides the bs 2k comes with I actually enjoyed 2k lowkey, at times I do want to go back but only because I see too many trash pgs.

This so true. I make a build that can do everything so I’m no liability anywhere but I’d much rather make the pass or play team defender than score 20+. I got averages of 10 and 6 at PG and I give no shits

I’m a proud role player. It’s not because I’m trash though I got a squad I don’t play with randoms I refuse to play with randoms. I just like playing with people that know how to play and int to bigheaded and my squad we just hoop like normal regardless of the game mode

The problem with 2k is A lot of ppl think they’re better than what they are…they make these pg builds and don’t know how to get open have good shot selection or find an open man…

Honestly due to social media and gaming so intertwined. Ppl rather just make optimized builds than builds they actually like

I agree with you, especially about the myplayer. People do not realize that you can make different archetypes at your positions. So for example the PF, you can have a Lockdown, paint beast, slasher, playmaker shot creator (that’s for people who like running Buff guards), and a skilled stretcher, a stretcher, and it’s probably more. But instead of making one of them, they make the typical “popper” or a “LeBron build” and usually is a copy and paste, my PF ain’t no copy and paste, I made the “popper” to how I like it so take the finishing off a bit and add more defense. And you talking about people not making builds fitting the team. I got on two of my friends for making another friend make an inside big… not a 74 3 ball build, a PURE INSIDE BIG. And when we ran rec, we got exposed and it was more obvious bc he was new to the game. But overall, you not lying😂, you always reading majority of minds

I have an SGA build cause I really wanted to pride myself on being a dimer/team player and being able to score whenever I want. So I try my best to be an amazing PG/role player

2K need to introduce IQ tests if you want to make a point guard

Problem is with randoms, they refuse to space the court. So playing with any cohesion is impossible.

I completely agree. I run the 5 with my guys and the way we run sometimes I score 12-15 and others 20+. Tip for people who want to actually win and have fun, find your role and be the best at it

I'm a 2k newbie from Europe, had very little basketball knowledge going into the game, and have mostly played solo against the AI in my career on PC/current gen. Over several 2k titles I've tried to get into the online game by playing REC, but my experience so far has been very miserable despite trying my hardest to be a good teammate. I don't understand this selfish and toxic behavior. I would love to find teammates to play with and learn from.

I agree with everything, i think the problem is everyone as you said wants to be the hero and don’t wanna play a role. My roll I play with multiple different sets of “teams” and is a Rodman build at the 4 or a 3pt shooting 5 that just can’t dribble. I recently started playing with a 3pt shooting 6”10 4-5 and let me tell you I can brick 8-10 shots in random rec and I’ll still get the ball but let me get on my 7ft inside big that can shoot middies and good post moves and miss a single post hook or get 1 3 sec offense turnover it’s a wrap for the rest of the game even if I have 26 and I’m 10/10 from the field.

Whenever I make a player themed build I mold the build off their rookie or near end of career abilities. My Kobe build is 16’ Kobe, can’t dunk at all, still Kobe. Scratching that out leaves proper handles, defense and scoring, and I can still sorta pass with 77 pass accuracy. The issue with the build is people have outrageous expectations of scoring and defense and they don’t understand how the mamba played. Ain’t not a soul gonna expect the post game either.

Bruh you said a mouthful then I stamp this video as no 1 for calling out the bs salute my guy

I’m glad my favorite play style is plug and play so I’m always 6’7-6’9 and can shoot and play D and have a decent layup or dunk

honestly feel like the biggest prob rn is people don’t know how to stand still and actually watch and pay attention on the court you got 2 people cutting at the same time because they’re not looking around 2 people come to set screens cause they not paying attention idk if people that play 2k watch basketball but in a real game people only move when necessary and they also move with a purpose it’s getting tiresome you think you have a open lane or you think you beat your defender then “bam” you hug your teammate 🤦🏾‍♂️

I don’t think it’s wrong to have a “superstar” build on hands for when you want to have fun.. but at least have multiple builds .. i have a build just for Random Rec😂 builds for 2v2.. builds for 3v3 .. Bring the right build out for the situation💯

See this is why normally make a 2 or 3 6 5” to 6 8” and literally make a defensive wing with Shooting and Driving lay. I’ll go on defensive end 2 steals 2 blocks a game 5-6 rebounds and 6 or so points. But if i’m on and drop 10 or so early i’ll be more aggressive and kick out not just take it up. People are so silly particularly in the Rec. Don’t mind when you miss a shot but when you take stupid shots. That’s the issue.

Thank you Jesus someone spoke on this

I was always the main guy on offense. Man i wish they would make 2k fun again i quit after 2k19

Not buying 2k my favorite build but I know how hard it is to quit that why I’m happy to say I’m 1 year sober from 2k didn’t buy 2k24 and I been happier

Bro verbally spanked the whole community whilst dropping a masterclass in play making

Hey man, greetz from Chile 🇨🇱. You're so right. I ALWAYS make a role player, I make a 4, sit corner, and help our, and a C that catches rebounds, shoots, and play for my team. You know what's sad tho... When you are a role player, the rest of the team doesn't see you. I have lost count of how many times I've gotten the stop, run down with my big, sat corner, just to see the PG try to dunk on 3 and fail. I know my limits, know I ain't superstar, learned my role and try to do it as better as I can. If anyone looking for a big to complete their team, HMU. I know my role/place, and have NO main character syndrome whatsoever.

I understand where the randoms are coming from though, building a roleplayer build makes sense if you can have 5-7 builds, 5-7 builds are so expensive today, most people only have the time and money for 1-2 builds, so who are you gonna pick the role player that could be a boring playstlye, or the build that can do a little of everything and be fun

I play 93 and up rec and I don’t loss my gold tier so many times cause people don’t play their role or even basketball fr

It’s the nba in general even in the league they want a 6’8 point guard who can play center shoot 3s dribble elite pass and score from everywhere. That’s the problem with this “positionless” basketball. No roles so everyone do everything. And this even extends into the workplace

Imma center i have my 5. I love setting my screens and getting rebounds. People always say you scored 0 points. Yes but look at the rebounds look at defense and the screens that get my team open shots. I agree with everything you said

i got the hames harden build and face creation and have it on mvp tier but i set up the offence and look to lure defenders and pass first, i average 20 and 11 on 60% shooting and 3 steals so you don’t necessarily have to be a ball hog with those type of builds

😂😂😂 this was very real especially the part about how different 2k has been over the years 2k15 was my start

Defense is rare, basketball basics are lost most these kids never even stepped on a court irl 😂😂

Man this video had me truly laughing out loud.. and yes I DON'T PLAY THAT WAY...LOL!!!.. you got a sub man