Need some NBA 2K21 tips to keep you competing at an elite level? You've come to the right place. While this isn't a rip-up-the-rulebook year for the best b-baller going, there are still many new wrinkles to get your head around. This year's best addition is the refreshed shot meter, and that's covered in detail below – along with contested shots, hot zones, and intense defending.

NBA 2K21 General Shooting Tips

Ahead of the launch of the game, NBA 2K21 gameplay director himself,…

With NBA 2K1 there are several different forms of in-game currency. The Virtual Currency aka NBA 2K VC is one we looked at in a previous guide, as it helps with MyTeam and MyCareer/MyPlayer. In this guide, we’ll look at how to get NBA 2K21 MT and Tokens in NBA 2K21 MyTeam as well as what they’re used for.

Flipping Cards

Making MT from Flipping cards falls into two categories: Evolving cards and reselling them or buying low/selling high.

Either method will make you solid…

Check out these NBA 2K21 MT tips to learn how to defend better and understand different defensive concepts. Sometimes you will see that the player’s defense deviates from the norm. It is challenging to play team defense at the best level when playing with random players, which is why gamer prefers to play with friends or pick up some excellent 2K players on the fly. The video below is helpful for personal defense. If your teammate understands…

Those who are new to the NBA 2K series may find the MyCareer game mode to be a bit overwhelming. In many ways, the learning curve is rather steep. Despite being one of the most popular modes in NBA 2K21 MT , there are many intricacies to get to grips with, and without the basic knowledge of how some things work, you may end up wasting countless hours without much progress.

Keep an eye on Shot Meter

First and foremost, practice…