So, I’ve been grinding on 2K24 lately, and you know what? I decided to dive into making a Klay Thompson build. Yeah, the man, the myth, the legend himself. I’ve always been a huge fan of his playing style, so I figured, why not try to recreate some of that magic in the game?
I started by jumping into the MyPLAYER Builder. They’ve added this cool new feature called “Template Builds” where you can choose from a bunch of NBA players. This was a great starting point. I selected Klay’s template, and it gave me a pretty solid foundation. But, you know, I wanted to tweak it a bit, make it more “me” while still keeping that Klay essence. I started by adjusting his height, I chose 6’6″ for Klay and his weight is 220 lbs, just like the real-life Klay.
Then came the fun part – messing around with the attributes. I bumped up his shooting stats, obviously. Three-pointers, mid-range, all of that. I mean, it’s Klay Thompson we’re talking about! But I also made sure to give him some decent defense, because the man’s not just a shooter, you know? He can hold his own on the other end of the court. I also tried to replicate his ball-handling and passing, so I played around with those attributes a bit. After tweaking and adjusting it feels great and I felt like I was really crafting something special, a build that really captured Klay’s playing style.
- I spent hours, I’m not even kidding, just going back and forth, trying different combinations. I watched some old games of him, you know, just to get a better feel for his movements, his shot, his defense. It was like a deep dive into Klay’s basketball DNA.
- I remember one time, I was playing around with his three-point rating, and I thought, “What if I made it even higher?” So I did, and it was insane. I was hitting shots from all over the court. It was like I had unlocked some secret cheat code or something. But then I realized, that’s not really how Klay plays. He’s more about that smooth, consistent shot, not just bombing away from anywhere.
Dribbling Style
Next, I had to choose his dribbling style, I went with a more controlled style, reminiscent of Klay’s efficient movements on the court. I figured this would help me create scoring opportunities, just like Klay does for the Warriors. I was pretty satisfied with how the build turned out. It felt like a good balance of offense and defense, just like the real Klay.
Testing the Build
Then came the moment of truth – testing the build out in a game. Let me tell you, it was a blast. I was splashing threes, playing solid defense, and just having a great time. It felt like I was actually controlling Klay Thompson on the court. I even had a game where I dropped 60 points, just like Klay did in real life! Okay, maybe it wasn’t quite as epic as his, but it was still pretty awesome. And you know what’s funny? I only took 11 dribbles to get those 60 points. Just like Klay! I guess that means my build was pretty accurate, huh?
Of course, it wasn’t all perfect. I did notice that the build struggled a bit against faster, more athletic players. But that’s just like real life, right? Klay’s not the quickest guy out there, but he makes up for it with his shooting and basketball IQ.
I kept playing with the build, making little adjustments here and there. It was like a constant work in progress, but that’s what made it so fun. I felt like I was really getting to know Klay’s game on a whole new level.
Conclusion
All in all, creating a Klay Thompson build in 2K24 was an awesome experience. I learned a lot about his game, and I had a ton of fun doing it. If you’re a Klay fan, or just a fan of great shooters in general, I highly recommend giving it a try. Who knows, maybe you’ll even create a build that’s better than mine!
I remember reading an interview where Klay talked about how Reggie Miller inspired him growing up. That got me thinking, maybe I should try to create a Reggie Miller build next. Or maybe even Steph Curry! The possibilities are endless, and that’s what makes 2K so great.
Anyway, that’s my Klay Thompson build story. I hope you enjoyed it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some more threes to splash.
