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How to set a screen in NBA 2K21 MyCareer

Remove all pesky defenders from your beloved teammates.
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What separates MyCareer in NBA 2K21 from other modes is that you really have to find the smallest of edges to succeed. You don’t have to drop a triple-double to receive an A+ teammate grade, nor do you have to be a defensive brick wall. What can help you, especially if you’re new to the series, is assisting other players towards the spotlight. Screens are a great way to do this, as you can block the ball handler’s opponents from defending them so that your teammate can go to the hoop.

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Each button for each platform

Although, you may have found yourself confused as to how to set them. The reason being that setting a screen doesn’t use the same controls as calling for one when you have the ball. You can call for a screen just by pressing the front-right trigger, but setting one takes some work.

When your player is on off-ball offense, head to the defender that you desire to screen. Make sure that you have completely stopped moving, and then press Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox users). Switch users will use the A button on the Joy-Con.

How big of an effect does it have on the letter-grade?

As a result, you will potentially land some hefty boosts to your game’s grade. There’s a number of reasons why. First, the screen itself is counted as a great defensive play, and so a small rise in the letter-grade bar is practically guaranteed.

Secondly, if you have a decent team, the teammate with the ball should be smart enough to go score an open bucket, which the game calls a “screen assist.” This is what you mainly want to look for. With each screen assist, your bar will fill up about halfway – or as much as a typical assist.


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