In NBA 2K24, rebound is a statistic awarded to a player who retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw.
Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game; most possessions change after a shot is successfully made, or the rebound allows the defensive team to take possession. Rebounds are also given to a player who tips in a missed shot on his team’s offensive end. A rebound can be grabbed by either an offensive player or a defensive player.
Rebounds are divided into two main categories: “offensive rebounds”, in which the ball is recovered by the offensive side and does not change possession, and “defensive rebounds”, in which the defending team gains possession. The majority of rebounds are defensive because the team on defense tends to be in better position (i.e., closer to the basket) to recover missed shots. Offensive rebounds give the offensive team another opportunity to score whether right away or by resetting the offense. A block is not considered a rebound.
FULL Rebounding Tutorial ON 2K23 AFTER PATCH
Positioning is everything. Always try to get in between your defender and the basket when the shot goes up. I usually run a few feet to the side of my defender and then cut inside of him just in time for the rebound. Also, try not to get boxed out because it’s very difficult to get through a box out.
If you’re only trying to get offensive rebounds for the hustle rebounder badge, then what I did was activate orange juice. After that, I’d switch onto Justice and dribble up to a few feet in front of half-court. Then I would tell my player to cut by pressing triangle on PS4 or Y on Xbox. Once he’s near the basket, press Circle on PS4 or B on Xbox to fake the pass. Then shoot the ball with Justice from a few feet in front of the half-court line. You will likely miss, so right after releasing it switch back to your player and try to get the rebound, you’ll be in a pretty good position to do so.
Another strategy for the hustle rebounder is to stay on your offensive end of the floor the entire game. Right when Justice gets the ball, spam square on PS4 or X on Xbox to make him chuck up a half-court shot. You’ll be the only one there and get an easy offensive rebound. Obviously, this sacrifices your defense and teammate grade.
If you’re trying to get all the glass cleaner badges, I would suggest setting a few screens on every possession to get the brick wall and bruiser badges until there are about 8 seconds left on the shot clock. Then sprint under the basket to get ready for a shot to go up. Try to get in the best position possible as stated above to get the offensive rebound. Once he gets the offensive rebound, I would put it back up to get the putback king badge. If you’re doing this method, I would also play defense to get the defensive rebound needed for hustle rebounder and then outlet immediately to get the break starter badge.
Rebounding in NBA 2K24 is an incredibly valuable tool. Not only can scoring a rebound allow you to transition the other direction, but on offense, getting a board can give you a second chance at making a basket. In NBA 2K24, getting rebounds might be more important than ever, especially with the new shooting mechanics. So how do you get a rebound in NBA 2K24? Let’s go over what you have to do.
First off, you have to be in the paint and close to the basket to get a rebound. There will, however, be occasions where rebounds can be picked up from outside the paint, but this happens very infrequently. Once the ball has either hit the backboard or the hoop and the ball is in the air, press Y (Xbox)/Triangle (PlayStation) to initiate the rebounding animation. You can press Y/Square to attempt a rebound either on the defensive side of the court or on the offensive side.
Keep in mind that you need to be precise with your timing when attempting a rebound. If you initiate a rebound attempt too early, the animation will occur before the ball might get to your player. If that happens, the player that you are controlling might miss the ball. Also, make sure that you are properly positioned. Follow the basketball closely, and use the left stick to move your player closer to the basket if needed.