In NBA 2K24, scoring baskets from the tricky spots can often make the difference, and knowing how to set a screen is crucial.
In easier difficulties, it’s pretty simple to score the baskets. As you face more challenging opponents, the open spaces on the court reduce drastically, minimizing the chances of scoring a basket. When you call for a screen, it signals one of your players to come short and create space for your ball handler. This extra space, when done at the right moment, can catch the opposition defense off guard.
How to call a screen in NBA 2K24
You have two options when trying to set up a screen – call a random player or call a specific player. If you go for the first option, the game will automatically consider a suitable screen. This process might be the less efficient option out of two, but it’s better suited for beginners.
Here are the instructions to set a screen with the random player.
- Hold the L1/LB button on your PlayStation/Xbox controller when the ball is with your ball handler. This will automatically push one of your other players to offer himself as a screen.
- Once the screen is set, press the LS button to make the player switch sides (beneficial if you think he is standing in the wrong position).
- Press the R1/RB button on your PlayStation/Xbox controller to decide what the screen should do.
I personally feel that it’s important to determine which player is being called as the potential screen. For example, the Center is always a good choice as they have the big physical build required to create the space.
- Instead of holding the L1/LB button on your PlayStation/Xbox controller, press it once when the ball is with your ball handler.
- You’ll see a button icon appearing on top of each of your remaining four players.
- Select the button of the player you want to set the screen. The remaining process and options are the same as when creating a screen with a random teammate.
You could also create a dummy movement by canceling the screen midway. To do this, just press the L1/LB button second time before the process of setting the screen is complete in NBA 2K24.
