Playing NBA 2k11 gives basketball fanatics various options in playing the game. One of these is the capability to play with the best classic teams from the past. Name your game. It is either the exhibition mode or association mode. To the fans of Michael Jordan, you will be able to follow ten of His Airness’ career accomplishments. The game can be played on PlayStation 2 &3, Xbox 360, PC, and PSP.

To effectively play the game, there are certain essential tips that you need to follow in offense, defense and shooting. Mastery of the controls and timing will give you the edge to be able to beat the opposing team. Here are some of the best and most vital tips.

Turbo

This feature is best to be reserved for quick bursts of speed. Better lay it off until the opportune time. If used at a wrong timing, you will gather plenty of the unwanted contacts. Holding turbo down until the moment you really need will produce better results.

Quick hitter

This move is handy if you want to get rid of defenders bumping at you. You still do not need turbo and won’t have to use the L stick. To throw off your defender to a considerable distance, switch the ball to the opposite hand with momentum. If your move is anticipated, bring it back to the right.

Lead pass

Your can utilize your lead pass in guiding your team mates. In doing this, you will definitely get a lot of open looks. If defenders continue jumping into your lane, guide your team mates to the open space. To do this, hold the L stick in the desired direction if you make the pass.

Fast breaks

Use the pass stick if you want to make awesome fast breaks. It turns out to be handier and could lead to more related passes like wrap around and the like.

Crossover dribble

The crossover dribble is the best form of deception to escape your defender. It will break him down and his momentum will work against him. Get them going on one side, then side step the other way.

Team Composition

Learn to position your team mates where they can have an advantage. Your tall and strong small guard can be fitted against the other team’s smaller guards. Utilize your entire playbook more to come up with more than two money plays.

Dominant hand

The dominant hand is best in going for drives to score. Right- handed players should receive the ball to the left side of the court while left-handed players to the left. You will be in a better position to run past the defender.

Momentum

Momentum is acknowledged in the game. A player’s shooting ability improves if you make a number of baskets in a row. Capitalize on the player’s momentum by passing him the ball if you can because he will continue to file points. Use the players like they play in real life to get more satisfaction.

Entry passes

Patience is the key in making entry passes. You should not do it if the recipient is not yet in the position. Wrestle for position yourself and wait for your man has sealed his defender and signals if he is ready for the pass.

Fast break option

One option for the fast break is by using A and the direction. You need to wait for the defender in the middle to fully commit before you get bounce and wrap around passes.

The developed controls, MJ features, and online multi-player of the game received favorable reviews and comments from players and analysts. For the PS3 and Xbox 360 version, two patches of the game came out. There are also modifications made with the hang-ups in quarter breaks and the passing system.