In addition, freestyle dribbling is no longer an end-all to improving the game, and handling stats actually affect the player's ability to freestyle.
Yet, with the newly improved defense and AI, coming by points is that much more difficult. Not to be outdone, big men were given the ability to 'power dribble', which creates space into the lane for an easier basket. The 'pro hop' has finally been introduced into the game and with it the ability to split defenders, or throw an opposing defender off rhythm. The new system improves on previous frustrations with three-foot jumpers and losing possessions because of unnecessary dunk attempts. The new button layout now allows the player to choose when to shoot and when to dunk/layup. ( July 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions. This section's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia.
