Okay, so I’ve been trying to get better at defense in NBA 2K, and I kept hearing about how good Patrick Beverley is. So, I decided to spend a whole day just focusing on his defensive techniques. Here’s how it went:
The Beverley Experiment: A Day of Defensive Focus
First, I watched a bunch of YouTube videos. Game highlights, defensive breakdowns, anything I could find with Beverley. I was trying to absorb his style, you know? Like, how he moves, his stance, how he anticipates.
Then, I jumped into a few MyCareer games. I play as a point guard, so I figured it would be a good fit. Man, it was rough at first. I was trying to be super aggressive, like Beverley, but I kept getting called for fouls. Reach-in fouls, mostly. I was way too eager.
I started to notice a few things, though. Beverley’s not just about being a pest, he’s smart. He uses his body really well, staying low and wide. He keeps his hands active, but not in a way that gets him into foul trouble. He’s always in position.
- Stance is Key: Low and wide, almost like a crab.
- Hand Activity: Not just reaching, but deflecting and disrupting.
- Anticipation: Trying to read the offense, not just react.
- Positioning: always be between the defender and hoop.
So, I kept practicing. I played a bunch more games, focusing on staying in front of my man without reaching. I tried to anticipate passes and get into passing lanes. It was still tough, but I started to see some improvement. I was getting more steals, and definitely forcing more turnovers.
I even went into the training facility and worked on some defensive drills. The ones where you have to stay in front of the cone, those were brutal. But they helped me work on my lateral quickness, which is huge for staying in front of guys.
By the end of the day, I was exhausted. My thumbs were sore, and I was probably seeing Patrick Beverley in my sleep. But, I definitely felt like I had a better understanding of defense. It’s not just about being aggressive, it’s about being smart and disciplined. I still have a long way to go, but I’m definitely going to keep working on it. It’s a process, right?
