So, here are some pointers to make the most of your time. The majority of these suggestions are applicable to both console generations, but many are specifically targeted at new-gen consoles.

The player builder doesn't require you to know exactly how you want your stats to be balanced; all you need to know is what kind of skills you want to emphasize and which position you want to play. Because these players are pre-built, you cannot personalize them. You also cannot spend (or earn) VC here; instead, you receive stat upgrades based on how well and how much you play. That makes The W the ideal place to start a career mode in NBA 2K22 because there's no pressure to spend real money, you don't have to wander around a bloated city, you don't have to figure out how you want to distribute individual stat points, and there are significantly fewer barriers between creating a character and actually playing basketball (the activity that is supposed to be at the heart of this game). If you do decide to pursue a career in the men's side of the NBA after this, you'll have a better understanding of the shot meter and a better understanding of the type of player you want to be before committing your valuable time and resources to the grind.

You can do this by going to Settings > Shot Meter Color and experimenting with different colors until you find one that works for you. If you're still having trouble after that, you may need to brush up on your rhythm skills, but eventually it will become muscle memory. If you simply have a poor sense of rhythm, I've found that downloading a metronome app on your phone and practicing tapping along while trying to stay on beat can be beneficial. As a result, you'll be a better dancer and less annoying at concerts when everyone starts clapping along to a song, which are all benefits of practicing rhythm.

Recently, the right stick has surpassed all other offensive tools in terms of dribble moves and shooting. However, you might not be aware that it is also essential for defense. When defending against a dribbler, keep the left trigger depressed and the right stick pushed up. It will require you to be close to your opponent in order for it to work, but you should notice a significant difference.

The only way to tell when it's maxed out is to look for a subtle change, like a firework:The meter will be engulfed in flames, and the words "Team Takeover" will flash on the screen just in case you missed the flames. All you have to do is hold down the right stick and watch your team catch on fire (in a good way). We're all impatient to get to the next basket and shake off defenders, but the key to accurate shooting in NBA 2K22 is to take your time. Because your stamina bar has an impact on your shooting bar, you should avoid sprinting as much if you want to make difficult shots. Even though there are branded, paid methods of increasing your stamina, playing smart is preferable.

Because the stakes are so high in NBA 2K22, everyone wants to know the secret to creating the best MyPlayer. All players start out weak, and leveling them up to 99OVR costs a couple of hundred thousand VC, which will either take a very long time to earn or a lot of money to purchase. If you create a player that you don't like, you'll have to start over from the beginning, which means there's a lot of pressure to get it right the very first time.