Any PG that can actually create their own shot consistently knows it puts pressure on the D and opens up the offense. The narrative is that ppl hate “ball hogging PGs” but in my experience if your teammates see u know what youre doing & you’re willing to make passes they will let u rock & fall in line.

@postyy9590

3 ай бұрын

real shiiiiiii, ima find you but if my shot is there ima take it, until it’s not there and i can swing to the open man💯

@TwanSmay

3 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯 this was well said g. I play pg but I met randoms who was cooking in the pick n roll I’m letting them rock out and secure the dub. But trust me if they start selling I’m getting mine 😂

@willcfjackson5114

3 ай бұрын

@@TwanSmay facts. If I’m selling as the Pg I have no issue getting tf out the way. & trying to impact the game somewhere else.

@TheThinkingMansTemplar

3 ай бұрын

I never have an issue with a PG cooking up. Do you. I get mine when it's my time..

@willcfjackson5114

3 ай бұрын

@@TheThinkingMansTemplar na I am the PG cooking up gang lol. But if the SG is cooking I have no problem hopping in his book bag & letting him carry me to a victory.

The ones who are old heads and want u to be a pass first PG but they can’t score playing the sf is crazy 😂

@rjrasta2348

3 ай бұрын

😂😂

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@KillemKyrie

3 ай бұрын

Bro those old heads that want u to be John Stockton with 25 assist pass it to them for post moves down 15.. they have me mad as hell dime Man U know what I’m talking about😂

@bugsyred

3 ай бұрын

cap im a oldhead an i dont condone that bs 😂😂

@ForeverJuzz

3 ай бұрын

Lmao the ones that cut all day and say you missed me all day.. But can’t score in their own

As a pg with a 90 middy and and a 97 3 ball, I shoot 60 from the field and 3. I come into rec randoms games passing first. If I don’t, if I shoot an open shot and miss, I’ll never see the ball again regardless of if I average 10 assists a game. This community sucks..

@ChaseNSmoke

3 ай бұрын

Same

@kveethagod323

3 ай бұрын

I would keep giving you the ball regardless cause you’re the point guard and you average 10 assists so I know you have IQ and understand how to run the offense. You’re right. The community is trash

@tomazjordan8203

Ай бұрын

If u miss first shoot , ur not their PG anymore. They treat u like 6th man. Centers are toxic ash..

I have this discussion all the time with my friends you have to be able to create for others and create for yourself because if you don’t, the offense will be stagnant, a scoring point guard is a dangerous point guard all that pass first stuff is cap and people are scared to shoot because they can’t

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@bugsyred

3 ай бұрын

facts

@Spawn3582

3 ай бұрын

I'm definitely pass first because I have a knack for reading defenses and making a couple reads, but that's so I can get my teammates going and show that you can't just leave them without being punished. Establishing that I can make those reads makes it easier for me to get mine later in the game because I'll get less coverage due to establishing that vision. My only problem is I need to find a balance between the audacious passes and aggressive scoring

@jacobwilkie241

3 ай бұрын

@@Spawn3582 That's really my game. I always am reading defenses first and my game comes off the defense a team runs. If it's just man on man, likely, I'll have to attack, someone will help and I kick to the shooter. If someone has a mismatch, I give to the mismatch. If I see someone sagging off, I find the open man. It's really not much of scoring unless a team ins playing really tight. Cause some games, I come out with like 4 points or something but 15 assists and we win by 20 due to my teammates getting easy looks off me. That's what reading defense PG's do and it's so effective. You don't need to be score first. You just need to be able to score when you are open

@minovictor

3 ай бұрын

I’m pass first because I find it more fun than scoring. Magic is one of my favourite players because of his passing. I’d rather have 20 assists than score 40 but I CAN score. In rec I average 20 on 70% fg. If I’m playing with a team that’s incapable of anything offensively, I’ll go get my buckets. I played 3 rec games today and went 43/45 across the 3 games because no ones used to guarding the midrange and someone with really high layup. I’m definitely not scared to shoot, I just find passing fun.

I’ve been pass first since a kid my Diming three level threat play like Penny but if you can’t get a bucket at pg you’re actually hurting the team by allowing the defense to stay home and play the passing lanes. 🤝🏾

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Facts. It's that simple!

Remember pgs, if yo shot not falling don’t keep hoisting it up, that’s when u get your team involved, playing with too many guys going 7/18 with only 2 assist and end up getting blown out by 30 while they play no defense

@bunchy215

3 ай бұрын

This is the conversation we should have

@j.landron8414

3 ай бұрын

I didnt load up to only get 3 attempts…

@yuhhtempo

3 ай бұрын

@@j.landron8414at the end of the day though if the shit ain’t falling you shouldn’t be like “imma get mine”, you see if somebody else got it. Nobody wants to sit around but it’s rare every game your whole team plays like superstars…that’s why fundamentals/being all-around is important

As a PG i Can score… but i start off passing the ball to the team because if i don’t they QUIT or start using ALL THE TIMEOUTS all because im scoring. But when i pass the ball THEY CANT HIT A SHOT lol

@_dboy_

3 ай бұрын

Yeah in random rec you gotta set the tone for sure.

@sheeeeeesh3622

3 ай бұрын

nah thats what im sayin, they get mad theyre not the one with the points.

@yuhhtempo

3 ай бұрын

@@sheeeeeesh3622literally I’m PASS FIRST but not PASSIVE, it’s a difference, if my teammates space the floor correctly & just want me to cook my mismatch I’ll go to work, but if dudes is constantly cutting, using timeouts, not playing d, getting left wide open, AND ON TOP OF THAT make stupid builds (pure insides that can’t contribute to anything) it’s just annoying to experience.

@itzmani3p

3 ай бұрын

Took my new Russell Westbrook build to random rec didn’t end well.. video on my channel

@deviantanomaly

2 ай бұрын

I used to have that problem in 2k21 but what I realize is that if you are an above average player you HAVE to take over after a while. The easiest way is by giving everybody the ball at the start and only take a shot if you are WIDE open. Once everybody start missing they will feel more comfortable letting you take over. It’s a mind game with the randoms.

The title says it all, “Being "PASS FIRST" in NBA 2K is NOTHING BUT AN EXCUSE!,” as there is nothing more frustrating than playing with a gun shy PG that believes you can run that position as a player in the background. “I just like to get others involved” is a cop out for lack of stick skill or lack of confidence. It doesn’t do your team any good if your man knows you aren’t an offensive threat in the half-court. To me, these types just want to feel like they’re contributing while touching the ball a lot, but in reality, they have very little to do with winning and usually a lot to do with getting blown out (and getting a good teammate double teamed).

I agree with you 10000000% I love to pass and that’s apart of my style of play but no way in hell am I finna be scanning the floor the entire time when I have a bucket. I’m gonna score which ultimately will open up shots for my teammates. Vice versa boys just be too scary with the rock in their hands to run PG 😂

7:41 maybe I’m trippin but this looked like good shot to me , definitely didn’t look like a 17% contest , and that’s 2K’s biggest flaw

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

I agree fam. No way that should have been 17...hopefully they tweak the contest system a bit for the next game.

@stewiegriffinfan18

3 ай бұрын

That is at least a 17% contest. The guy was jumping at you with a hand up

This video is right on time. As a PG I’m having to have this conversation multiple times a day win or lose.

You are so right. I’ve learned how to tell real quick if I got a passive PG or aggressive one. And when I play, I’ll look around but you can bet if I see a lane or open shot I”m take it. I had one dude complaining how I wasn’t passing the ball one time yet I was leading the team in assist with 7 before middle of the second quarter. Some folks are better to stay on mute for their own sake lol😂

Great gameplay. I love the way you demanded the last shot and hit that bih! Be like diiiime!

I agree. I like setting my teammates up and making the right play/pass but sometimes guys be brickin or not finishing the play when they catch the ball… so then I flip the switch and stop worrying about them and just focus on winning.

People don’t have court vision like you dime you a real GOAT

I agree to an extent but as someone who averages 18.5 on 63/72 splits at SG/SF letting certain pgs cook when you've consistently gotten yourself open off ball 2 or 3 times in the same possession and they've just missed you and kept dribbling the whole posession as if they don't see you or read the stats before the game is infuriating.

I said it before and I’ll say it again fu*k playing the PG in random rec. If you don’t pass first possession you won’t touch the ball anymore. But the dude they pass too will take 10 contested layups and keeps getting the ball… why?! 😂 I’ll stick to making SG’s and I ain’t passing shit unless someone is butt naked open and once the PG messes up I end up running the offense anyways 😂

No one should be offended after you explained yourself. I can play 1-5 but I rather main a big but, I have to PG because all my ppl are afraid of TOs. I definitely say I’m a pass first Lock type of PG but, currently this season on Xbox I’m shooting 66.7% from 3, 65% from the field and 100FT. PS is mid 50s for 3s and from the field and 95%FT. Everything you said is spot on, you have to be able to contribute or you’ll be the reason someone is getting double team because you pose no threat.

Yea I had to learn this early on in 2k because with my point forward I was passing so much but then I had to realize I gotta score also

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

💯💯 Facts

Fax, if you can't put pressure on the defense, they won't leave their man

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Simple!

I was pretending to be a first pass point for a minute ngl. But ive seen the light lol. This video is on point

Bruh I think what makes the standing dunks crazy is the fact that the pass can lead you to the perfect spot to just meter dunk more often than not.

I feel as though pass first is good when playing with randoms, you know how randoms be when you get hot. They stop handing you the rock and start to play hero ball. Playing random rec, when you score too much they stop giving you ball, even when you also pass the ball. But if youre playing with a squad and they know you, its ok to hold on to the ball and facilitate the points.

Bruh I swear with the AI I be tryin to hug him and not cheat off but when they get the pass it pushes you off! Great vid

Great vid Dime 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥ps you absolutely right 💯

I start the game usually trying to get other guys involved. Depending on how they do, I either space the floor and let them cook, or I flip the switch and turn into a primary scorer. I have a two way Diming three level threat. Being able to read the situation and play the role you need to play to win is underrated in random rec.

Dime what’s good bro?, I feel like the best pgs can find that balance between when they have to get teammates involved & when they have to take over & score

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Thats a fact fam! Couldn't agree more.

Word, pass first is just code for can't shoot. It's a shame that the player base is going down, I think they should make Rec the casual mode with MyCareer type shooting windows so these buls stay on and play 2K. I don't mind because I like shooting but I know these players aren't having fun out here just passing because they can't shoot.

100% It rarely works trying to go in str8 passing, especially when your teammates not reciprocating that same energy

Aye yo dime. Is jordan layup package better than bron animation wise or is jordan just your personal preference?

You're right. I used to say I was pass first, but really I'm just unselfish and try to make good reads for my team. It's all situational for sure. If someone is open I'll get it to them, but until then you gotta try and break down the defense and get your team opportunities. If a bucket presents itself you gotta take it. The point guards gravity is a big part of getting the defense out of position. It also depends who you are playing with. If I have 3 scorers around me it's going to be even easier to get buckets and assists. You gotta be a threat to score or you're easy to guard.

I agree with entirely. It took me a long while for me to get comfortable being aggressive. But when im aggressive, i draw doubles for easy passes. Most teams just wanna spam passing lanes anyway so you have to figure out ways to score so they can help on you (the pg). Question: How do yall get guards and bigs to stop setting screens in half court?

Banger W vid it was hella entertaining 🔥💯💯u got be more consistent doe

I’m kinda 50/50 on the opening topic. But I mean in random rec, it’s hard to be any one singular thing. I do know of guys who win consistently & stay true to being pass first though. Guys like ItzChrisJones. I’d argue that being elite at pass first is much more indefensible because 99.9999% of PGs think score first & THATS predictable.

i was pass first from 2K14-17. but randoms have turned me into a score first guard (i've always been able to get my own bucket since way back, but these dudes are too awful to rely on to score)

Facts, It’s annoying being the only who can make shots downs stretch or create shots for others, My friends are great at the game but it kills me when they get pissed cause they aren’t getting there average because Im scoring, Like damn I love to pass thats the whole point of my build but like you said if you can score and are open get the basket, I average a double double in rec and still get this conversation all the time.

Dime always talking facts man 😭

@uoooogg2148

3 ай бұрын

glaz

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Salute fam!💯

It totally depends. I average 20 and 16 and can easily go off for 40 if need be. I just understand that other people want to enjoy the game too and just don’t want to watch me be the star every single game. Keep in mind I do not play with randoms though, so I know my teammates are capable. Don’t get it twisted though. If I need to take over, I will gladly do so. Random rec is a different story because you get teammates that are so incompetent that being pass first is like asking to lose the game depending on the teammates you get. I feel what you’re saying, though. I have about 10 builds and one of them has a 99 pass accuracy. I swear I will dot dudes and they will still brick. I also completely agree with what you said about what happens if you get slotted at the two. If they slot me there I’m dropping 30. No questions asked.

Alot of valid points brought up in this vid i just started playin random rec heavy and i notice despite the other team being trash these dudes cant space the floor nor can they create a shot when they have the ball 😂

Been using your community build lately. Good build man

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate it bro! Definitely one of my favorite builds...especially when playing solos.

You ain't tripping g standing dunks this year are crazy if you get out of position in any way you getting put in the basket

Hey dime, how do you feel about Patty Mills jumpshot? It's the meta currently for small guards but that shit is hard to time.

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

I haven’t hit starter 3 yet. I started my rep in December because I never played park.

My g-pa used to say If they ain’t gonna do it for me then I ain’t gonna do it for them. Words I live by when playing with randbums

Tbh the reality is that u need people who’s gonna play there role. U have to play with people who aren’t really selfish and want to win. I go through the same stuff as u g. I’m originally a PG but I can run anything as long as I’m playing with somebody who knows what they’re doing

Standing dunks hella op. If you got a good big that knows how to use the meter you’re in for a long game

can we get more of the 7 ft build, maybe on the 2s?

When I be playing on my playmaking 3 Level Threat, If I see my teammates making good shots from my passes then I’ll let them eat the whole game. But if they’re not making anything then, I’ll try to be aggressive and take over. So it’s kinda 50/50 with me when it comes to playing as the PG.

Bro pass the ball , fuck I hate pgs who can't pass... bro shoot, fuck I hate a pg who can't score 😂 randoms will say this for the same pg 😂😂

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Lol word

Dime really be out here with no defense giving up 6 points. But my teammates get 30 put on they head like it’s regular

2k needs to start putting shooting percentages and win percentages next to people’s names in the lobby in the rec I swear to god, I’m leaving every room that has a 0% 3 point shooting big and sub 50% win rate team it’s gonna be a gg.

I been playing center alot and now that I’m back on guard I got a habit of passing too much instead of scoring myself

Ngl fam, I’m just now making a PG this year and I feel so pressured and anxious to be that pass first and facilitate or come in and be a scorer. However, I know it’s all situational and I do be panicking and over passing sometimes. Especially when it seems like my teammates can’t score at all😂

Facts gang a pg who a threat helps the offense

Yea the PG & SG gotta be the main 2 shot creators and take what they can get

If you truly want to be pass first you still have to be able to score off ball or anticipate being a give and go option

Dimes players look different every video😂😂. One day he lightskin next day dark w a afro.

I always go in looking for teammates to score first. If they start throwing up bricks then i will start scoring

The term pass first is really just a concept. I consider myself a pass first player because more times than not, I'm passing more than I am scoring cause that's my game. I'm not much of a guy that thinks that I can do everything on the offensive end. I'm not the best dribbler in the world, I hate taking moving 3's and I'm not the most gifted finisher in the world. But I have been practicing all those skills, mostly in MyTeam against All Star or Superstar difficulty which Rec is. It's made me much more of a scorer but I always think to pass first because 9 times out of 10, when I attack, which I do often, someone is coming to help and someone is open.

As an old head of 2k been playing since 2k13 and 11, I’ve been saying this everytime I get a team that says move the ball. Everytime you pass and it’s a turnover and they get mad you passed it you can never win with these low IQ people. Had a center last night who said “guard your man” in a 5v5 I’m chasing him all over the court eventually he’s going to score against my low defense build however if I shade him to help and no one helps is it really my fault? Eventually he starts getting blocks and we win the game… crazy right? I swear I always lose because of a bum ass center it never fails.

How do y’all time the step back jumpers

Not even finna cap after seein that big in the first 2 minutes he’s the reason im not pass first😭

This is more accurate than people want to admit 😢

@Flameofblaze7

3 ай бұрын

Definitely accurate

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Salute 💪💯

I do my best to play exactly like that. If we up hella, I’m happy to spread the wealth but if the game tight, I’m the one with the highest 3pt % so ofc I’m taking the shot

I completely agree my main build is a pg and I like to think I score just as good as I pass I have a 3 level threat and I avg 20 and 7 with him but I also have a diming inside out scorer that I avg 20 and 10 with pass first or not being aggressive is gonna get your teammates open regardless

Well said g

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Salute 💯

I believe being a “pass-first” PG in random Rec is stupid. I’ve only played solo dolo three times this 2K and trying to feed bums was driving me insane. Luckily I run with at least 3 friends every time, so yes I’m a pass-first PG. I make sure to let my guys eat and then I start cooking. I’m a reliable 20 and 20 for my boys, but if I need to score in order for us to win that not an issue.

@j.landron8414

3 ай бұрын

U aint shit if you cant do it in Random Rec. 😂

@SBJr4991

3 ай бұрын

@@j.landron8414 And I will take the "You Ain't Shit" MVP to the crib, because fuck Random Rec! 🤣

I be dropping 20 pts on 8/8 from the field, 14 assists, 1 TO and these SG be wanting to take the ball out of my hands to shoot 3/14

Hey hey hey!!! Im a pass first PG. I avg 18 and 12. My team had to force me to start scoring. Lol

Yo do you ever run with your subs?

Do you ever run with subscribers or fans cause I be getting sold

At this point, I just spend the entire first half passing the ball because you can't win with randoms. I score first and after 3 or 4 straight makes, I get a timeout spammed and immediately someone coming on the mic spewing ignorance about how they didn't buy the game to watch me. Then I try to pass first and they miss 5 straight corner 3s and they don't take the open lane. It's really just a hope endeavor.

Hmmm how do I put this I don’t agree with the take but I understand were your coming from especially with rec randoms trust me I hear you and as a really elite passer/scorer I believe that the best thing u can do is find a balance the more you don’t pass the easier the defense job is and also the more your teams morale (especially considering randoms) drops which equals whining trolling etc so u have to keep defenses honest which one opens up oppritunitys to score more for you and also allows your teammates to get going again Ik it’s random rec so logic does go out of the window sometimes but that’s just basketball also just making the right play if u have a good look or can create one take it but if a guy from the wing corner etc is being too helpful I’m dotting him until he respects it

Love the content

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 💯💪

Wdup to the goat! You spot on, standing dunks is crazy this year. Also the center is in the restricted area under the rim, so I feel contents aren’t too effective so jumping might me the best bet

Great Gameplay 🔥🔥💪🏿

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 💯

Everybody says they're a pass-first pg, CAP! I average 15-plus assists with only taking 5 shots. Win percentage is over 60 with randoms. Nice video.

I look at a pass first pg as someone who starts the ball movement. And the whole team should be willing to move the ball. I look to draw players to me and facilitate an OPEN basket. Now if the lane opens im not stupid... but im looking to get the defense out of position. Having high dribble and passing. Thats a pass first pg to me. If i keep breaking the D down and nobody helps then im dropping 100 lol.. but what i aint gonna do is stand at the top and hold the ball 15 seconds...

Basically he’s saying You have to have iq You can’t be on dimensional as a pg People think that position is easy But it’s not when you playing against good defenders People want you to pass as soon as you touch the ball as a pg

Can we get a dribble tutorial to get open😭 that would be tuff ngl

Also not from this vid but, that jumper for the 6’3 guard is nice. Put it on and went straight in…would’ve thought there was a bank on the court. Easy smooth cash

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

🔥💯

I swear we played a 5 out guard in squad Rec and he had a full 5 with 98 pass accuracy on his build. We literally said screw it everyone stay home and force the PG to score and man… that pass first PG was cooked. Even in random Rec most people will find out someone is pass first and play off of that.

being pass first can be situational, it can also be preference. specifically for guys like you who used to prioritize passing & defense ONLY in past 2Ks you know how frustrating it is to strictly be pass first being in challenging situations. for someone like myself who avg 16 & 8 w/randoms there are games I choose to go w/o a shot attempt for the benefit of the team up until that clock hits 0:00 prioritizing the win, unfortunately everyone can't be a combo guard and that's okay as long as you know your limitations.

SHOUT OUT MY BOY DIME

I see it before it happens but I run sg to pf but I have to run pg with these randoms they can’t see for nun

Playmaking is passing and scoring, people always forget that

5:01 Aye Dime you said something that was hilarious because it's true. You would think IQ would be something most of these players have on 2k because it's a key to basketball, right?

Solo rec was a big W 2k did

I think I saw you on rec before you made this video

No fr mane literally I played with people who cried about me passing but they throwing up straight bricks and I’m not even a 1 😂😂

Ya I made a 99 pass ac build because I have had enough of these old heads telling me to stop dribbling if I put the ball on the floor once.

What's this build dime

Yo what are the shoes in the intro Where you walking in the city

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Custom Kobe 8s (Duke). You can search them up on here and find out how to make them.

@thomasin4k718

3 ай бұрын

@@Dimework thanks bro kinda random but would you recommend 94 three point for a guard with 94 dunk

What dribble pull up is that? Pro 2?

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

Kobe

I definitely agree

Wirk tuned in

@Dimework

3 ай бұрын

My g! #salute

I feel like dunks are balanced no one be making high interior defense builds but I also feel like there should be a badge next year too help improve ability to defend against it based off vertical, interior defense, and Block and if you don’t have this set badge regardless of the situation you will be posterized for trying to defend a high flyer without this badge

@Spawn3582

3 ай бұрын

I feel like they found a formula when it comes to the dunk meter but they should expand on it when it comes to shot blocking. You shouldn't have to rely on rng to stop bad dunk attempts

@kemalhudson7040

3 ай бұрын

@@Spawn3582 exactly but I also feel safe like safe dunks should be dunks like windmills,back scratches,two hand dunks,reverse dunks, and certain Tomahawk not animations that you can get with an average dunks less athletic dunks realistically should be more difficult to score with in traffic

@Spawn3582

3 ай бұрын

@@kemalhudson7040 I commented twice but misunderstood what you were saying smh. I agree but I feel those safe dunks should be also be one's that the defense can interact with based on positioning and timing rather than rng.

@kemalhudson7040

3 ай бұрын

@@Spawn3582FAX

my goal is to get open shots, whether I gotta pass or take it

I like that offense Heavy point I got a offense heavy two guard just made a offense heavy wing my opinion these the best builds

It's Really Season 5 and These Randoms Still Can't Shoot 🤦

@Chris1200923

3 ай бұрын

bruh shooting is literally braindead easy now compared to the start💀 a lot of people are simply awful with their hands (dexterity) or some have trash reflexes/reaction time and may not know it.

This video is facts