The hold off defenders (hostage dribble) mechanic is bugged in New Gen

[ChaseB]

Great work with this shaqfu, this had been in my backlog to write about and finally did it today and turned this topic into a front page post.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Great work with this shaqfu, this had been in my backlog to write about and finally did it today and turned this topic into a front page post.

Thank you Chase for always listening to us crazy sim guys. We appreciate you more than you know.

[shaqfu9]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Great work with this shaqfu, this had been in my backlog to write about and finally did it today and turned this topic into a front page post.

You don't know how much I appreciate this. Now, it will hopefully get fixed/revamped in the future. Thank you!

[shaqfu9]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

Thank you Chase for always listening to us crazy sim guys. We appreciate you more than you know.

Both of you guys are amazing. It's a shame I didn't join this forum before.

Btw, I didn't know Alvarado also has this move in his bag. I found it hilarious. https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFI...ado%207%20AST)

For those who don't know. the hostage dribble still works on 2k24 Old Gen/PC. I would recommend these two videos to read and understand the best situations to do this move:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqfpz1utsvc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4t_NSOK41M

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by shaqfu9

Both of you guys are amazing. It's a shame I didn't join this forum before. Btw, I didn't know Alvarado also has this move in his bag. I found it hilarious. https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFI...ado%207%20AST) For those who don't know. the hostage dribble still works on 2k24 Old Gen/PC. I would recommend these two videos to read and understand the best situations to do this move: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqfpz1utsvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4t_NSOK41M

At this point every major guard uses it. That's why I'd like a badge at this point. Michael Finley of the Mavs 02-03 shouldn't be able to do that. I just wish there was stat for this. The way badges are tierd too

[shaqfu9]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

At this point every major guard uses it. That's why I'd like a badge at this point. Michael Finley of the Mavs 02-03 shouldn't be able to do that. I just wish there was stat for this. The way badges are tierd too

I think an specific badge would be perfect. So only players who use this move would have it equipped. I also think it should require high ball handling.

[shaqfu9]

I also think good defenders should be able to block players from behind if they time it right. Yesterday Maxey did it twice.
https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFI...%20Jump%20Shot
https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFI...%20Jump%20Shot

Imo, the main reason 2k players didn't use the hostage dribble was and still is the inability of trailing defenders to contest/block jumpshots from behind. That's not how it works irl.

That's why 'crabbing' is so popular in the 2k community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6WPyh3sBoQ

Trailing defenders are able to block layups/dunks with the chase down artist badge. It should be the same for stand still jumpshots.

[The 24th Letter]

The hostage dribble and “crabbing” are essentially the same concept, The hostage dribble just has an animation attached to it…so as far as PvP goes there are some things to consider if/when they add it back…not being able to get a contest percentage or block it if timed correctly would be a disaster.