by Puffs on Wed Dec 11, 2002 7:58 am
You are just taking bad shots. Not trying to be mean or come across cocky, just being honest in my thoughts of your problem.
I use DK's roster and I shoot high 50's low 60's in FG and high 60's in 3 pt.(which I think is above what DK expected) I often have games where I am in the 72% range(which is really unrealistic to me) but I get a TON of layups/dunks. And there is no higher percentage shot than that.
This game is all about taking OPEN looks, and not forcing. (which is tough since pick and roll barely works) I am telling you, FG percentages are a function of clean looks and not "forcing" the shot. Inside outside game, pick and rolls, swinging the ball...etc.
Also,
You really need analogue to play the game as well. (sad but true)
If the person gets his hands up in your face (analogue stick up), you are going to miss 9 out of 10 even with a really good shooter.
The upfake trick works really well as well. Once they fall for the fake, shoot while they are coming down. You will very likely hit. Or upfake, get him off his feet and take two dribbles.
Just think real basketball, if you are taking a low percentage shot, you will miss.
Remember, even paul pierces best shooting percentages where his shortened rookie year(players lock out) and he was only shooting 43.9%
This year he is shooting his worst ever and he is at 38.6%(roughly)
Hell, even Greg Hodges("Highway 14" who broke Larry Bird's 3 point contest record) only shot 41% from the deep sea of three.
Take smart shots in Human vs. Human and you will see your percentages rise.