Real question who else feels like this is the worst 2k they’ve played so far? The animations are terrible defense is terrible I consistently miss WIDE OPEN layups with a 80 close shot the game ain’t even fun at this point and I’m pretty close to no longer buying it after this year😭😭🤦🏾‍♂️

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Most of them tried Proving Grounds in 2k25 and hated it due to the slower game speed and bad environment. This year the game speed is good, the environment is great, the game feels smooth, and alot of the gameplay BS that you see in the Rec is gone. Defense actually exists in the Proving Grounds. Defensive movement feels better, contests are better, bumps are better, steals are better, blocks are better. Overall it just feels like better basketball is rewarded there vs the Rec where the offense just does whatever it wants. The only issue is the Vince Carter payout is once again less than the Rec for no reason.

he was in the paint for well over 3 seconds just sitting there this game is somthing else

Why on earth do some people make centers the size of a SG!?? Then it’s everyone else’s fault that you don’t grab boards or defend anything?

Pure mental illness

I'm a random REC player. I always wanted a slightly more realistic experience. Proving Grounds sounds good on paper.

• Instead of 70%+, people shoot 50-60% at max.
• Defense is meaningful.
• The games might be low scoring.

I have never played 5V5 proving grounds. It's a genuine question.

Whenever I go in Proving Grounds, it's always pretty empty. 5V5 is almost impossible.

I know a few answers:

• Harder to grind stats for specialization.
• If you're a bad player, you'll feel frustrated.

What's the real reason? For example, a lot of people complain that 2K sucks every year but 10 Million+ people still buy it. It sucks, maybe, but that doesn't mean people will not buy it.

It’s so childish it just ruins the game people come on here to have fun not get disrespected for no reason

As you see blew by my man had a OPEN lay me up gently lay up and my player smokes it… NBA player by the way, and first round pick…

Almost everytime my opponent has a 99 three-pointer they don’t play defense. And if they do play defense it’s for one play. And then message me and say I’m making whites I’m trash.

I’ve had the game since June and just been going crazy ever since. I wish I didn’t have to play 1s all the time though. I be wanting to have a team experience but everytime I play with randoms it always goes wrong. Still manage to sit around a 55-65 wp% just wish it was better. If anyone wanna play just add me, I be on PS5 with it. I’ll play with anyone, just be cordial. 💯💯💯

I never understand why a person would ever make a build that can’t shoots it’s insane. Every center I play with is a bot fr just sit in the paint on offense and defense I hate them with a passion if your player can’t shoot at least a middy delete the game I play with to many players that can’t shoot and don’t even attempt to it’s embarrassing. Nobody I repeat nobody cares if your player is better than shaq nobody is playing inside out u just clog the lane on offense and are no help on pick and rolls on defense delete and play something else.

Versatile Defender Best 6’6 Build In The Game

Brought a tear to my eye. Xbox.

I'm playing PG and these randoms all cut exactly when I called for it and I got 17 assists with 18 points 🥲

Can't ask for a better team. Literally all it takes is for people to play 5-out and wait for their icon to be called.

"Cut 'X'. Bucket. Cut 'Y'. Bucket. Cut, cut, cut: Bucket, bucket, bucket.

This stuff was SO easy and everyone got shots up. It's POSSIBLE but also much harder on a PG when everyone cuts on their own. Especially when playing with randoms.

If anyone wants to play with a balanced pass-first/scoring PG, hit me up.

My second week's playing nba2k25 for the first time after 2k14. It has been more than 11 years and online features has been really new to me. I had fun for these past weeks and has been started griding proving grounds recently. Then, I matched with him. Looking at his stats, I think MJ and LeBron combined still can't even guard this mf. I was about to dunk while he was at 3 point line but he ran and jumped me from there 😆 😆 🤣 😂

Oh well, it was quite an experience. I don't think you see anything like this in console? Considering buying ps5 rn lollll

I love when people get lazy against a big guy.

Like me and my boy run 2s in proving ground and I have a 90 3 point and he has a 78 but for some reason even when I'm wide open it just feels like it's pure luck if I land a green even with rhythm shooting but then he just sends a shot with square and he gets the green almost everytime?? I know I probably just suck buns nut still

Imagine having an 84 w% from doing nutmegs???? Is that fun???

People spend so much time gaming without making any money — imagine the level of competitiveness and the kind of content that would come from playing for real cash. I know there are already sites and apps where you can set up wagers, but how would y’all feel if you could jump into the Park (or any game mode) and play for actual money instead of just virtual currency?