'NBA 2K17' guide, tips, and tricks: Basic rules to play by in reaching for the top; how to achieve Rip Hamilton's gameplay

The 18th installment in the "NBA 2K" franchise was launched in September last year, and there are a few basic rules to play by for gamers to achieve their best scores in the game. Meanwhile, Pistons' legend Rip Hamilton's superior game can also be achieved in "NBA 2K17."

A lot of players who engage in "NBA 2K17" aim to carry the best team in the league, either with real-life players or customized ones. But the game is not always about who can shoot the most. According to Mic, a play focused on defense will bring you to the top of "NBA 2K17."

To have a great defense, players must know the skills of their team members while matching them with the opponent's abilities at the same time. One of the important factors in being a defending player is speed. Therefore, when making a defensive play, make sure that their speeds are matched with the opponent's offensive players.

Gamers can resort to Help Defense and Reaction ratings when assessing defense plays. Big and tall players with high ratings and those equipped with Rim Protector badges can lessen perimeter errors.

Another useful tip is not to abuse turbo mode, especially when the play is only in the half-court. Using turbo in small distances ruins the player's chance of gliding quickly in blocking an opponent's offense moves.

Real Sport also suggests that players should not rely on swat blocks when playing defense. Although the ability to swat the ball gets gamers pumped up in excitement, these swats don't bring the ball off bounds most of the time, as compared to contesting the ball.

Meanwhile, many "NBA 2K17" gamers desire to play the Pistons' Rip Hamilton, who brought his team to an NBA Championship in 2004 and who became one of the legends with his unmistakeable shooting ability, not to mention his mask becoming an iconic symbol.

Hamilton and his play can be achieved in "NBA 2K17" by using his team in Play Now, MyGM, and MyLEAGUE games.

In MyTEAM mode, it is suggested that gamers choose Hamilton's Amethyst version which has a rating of 92 overall, with six bronze badges and a 90 rating on open-three.