NBA 2K25 COMPLETE GAMEPLAY BREAKDOWN

Welcome to my in-depth NBA 2K25 Complete Gameplay Breakdown! 🎮 If you're a fan of basketball or the NBA 2K series, this is the ultimate video you need to watch. In this detailed analysis, we cover everything you need to know about the latest features, gameplay mechanics, and updates in NBA 2K25. Whether you're interested in the new dribbling system, shooting mechanics, player animations, or defensive strategies, we’ve got you covered!

We'll dive into:

The most significant changes in NBA 2K25 from previous versions
Detailed breakdown of new gameplay features
Tips and tricks to dominate the court
How the new mechanics affect both casual and competitive play

Timestamps:
0:00 NBA 2K25
0:53 Dribbling and Speedboosting
4:33 *NEW* Shot Timing Profile
5:42 Shot Rating and Limitless
7:05 *NEW* Rhythm Shooting
9:39 *NEW Go To Shots / Shot Cancelling
11:57 Mid Range / Off Dribble Shots
12:53 Meter Dunking
14:42 Shot Contests
18:22 Standing Dunk / Paint Mash
20:14 Lay Ups
22:22 Steals
24:00 Perimeter Bumps
24:53 Paint Defense
25:47 Post Scoring
27:03 Blow Job Dribble
27:24 Ankle Breakers
28:16 Patty Mills

NBA 2K flew me out to attend Community Day to try out NBA 2K25 early

[izaiahcalderon]

If this 2K is trash, I want my 30 with Mike Wang

[travonmayo]

This the only creator we need to watch news from tbh

[jondoe]

Side note... make sure my perimeter defense is higher than Chris Bosh..aint no way a Billy Cart build about to break my ankles

[realsinceday]

The reason why the stick is never gonna be the preferred way to shoot is because there's always gonna be a delay for that input. The right stick can be used to shoot and dribble so the game has to take a second to recognize which action you're trying to do. Square/X is only used for shooting so the reaction time is quicker

[GBK]

Joe and Koza are literally different bc 90% of the people including me couldn't figure out how tf to speedboost and dbook floater😭😭

[Bdb]

I like the physics of bump steals and blitzes so much and the fact that glove had so many pre determined animations based off attributes was devastating

[doicare]

Steph with a 99 3pt rating and not having one Legend badge is a joke…

[mrnoch]

For the contests:

- KD: The defender was late to contest the shot but managed to recover and get a hand up by the time KD was ready to release
- Jordan: The defender was on him until he initiated the shot. Then never put a hand up.

I'm guessing that you're right in that where you are positioned at the start of the shot has a heavy effect on the contest. One of the 2k Devs said that the contest system is going to be a weighted system between what the contest looks like at the start of the shot vs the release. Both are a factor into the contest system. So first impression is that start of the shot is more heavily weighted.

[lebronjamesfromdwade]

“Maybe in 25 post control will be important for centers who want to score in the post”

2k24 was broken asf just hearing that made my head explode

[Deuce-ifdg]

yea that jordan shot told me everything I need to know about contest system 🤦🏾‍♂️

[BSGamlng]

The contest system is the same as it's always been. The game evaluates your contest based on where you are or what contest you do the moment the shot animation starts. This varies depending on if you're a lockdown or not but you can't do a freeze frame to determine it.

[shehatemarko]

Uncle Demi gameplay didn’t do this game no justice😂

[MrTaytay]

the MJ and KD shot contest comparison is actually on par with IRL defense. the closer a person is in real life no matter how big def can change your shot. with KD he is already in his shooting motion and lopez is closing out late. wade is right under MJ from the initial start of the jumper.

[DrizzleSports]

Why y’all so obsessed with Speed Boosting 😂 and all yall want the same exact animations? i’m genuinely curious

[bickleyjonas]

Not a fan of how playing without meter doesn't show excellent release right away but with meter it does. If anything should be the other way around

[KingSimKits]

Just b/c a shot is contested should not guarantee a miss. This was my problem w/ 2K. I prefer a more true to life version of basketball in a video game, and I'm glad to see 2K finally waking up to that.

[FxreverAce]

Meanwhile steezo is studying every move and working on breaking the game again😂

[FatRedguy]

uncle demi gameplay had me worried 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[_ZG]

Me: Missing a rhythm shot

2k: Not quite my tempo

[simpleskillsgaming]

Seems as if the contest is geared more towards where you are when they start to elevate.