This STEP-BACK JUMPER guide will make you UNGUARDABLE in NBA 2K23!

[@RecapRico]

there's legit nothing better than hitting someone with an escape jumper, greening it, then watching the other team flop 😂😂

[@younglove3362]

Especially when more than not you try to execute the move but the game does something else instead of what you're trying to do.

[@RecapRico]

@@younglove3362 ima be 100% honest with you bro. The hop jumpers are probably the most precise thing you can do in 2K. Idk if you tryna do it by pressing square but I’ve never done the wrong move using the right stick on Zach Lavines hop jumpers. Good luck tho bro. Ik 2K be hoeing

[@jaredheal7645]

I have loved using space creator type shots for years. I'm glad they made them a bit more viable this year as well. As it is a huge part of top nba players games today. Luka in particular

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah, I got a little something for Luka's sigs in the future that's why I didn't feature him here! But I 100 percent agree with you Jared!!

[@almightyharry4513]

it’s been around for generations since MJ kobe even many more in todays league

[@GB2G]

space creator never activates on step backs and off the dribble shots. what am i doing wrong

[@jaredheal7645]

@@GB2G my understanding is that it doesn't work for pull ups this year. Only stepback shots trigger it, and gives extra space on down flick separations I believe. Pull ups need middy magician or agent 3s

[@JeremyLG13]

Bookers animations are so good this year

[@Znike927]

Best ones

[@KevinCruz016]

1A in terms of step backs in the game, Kyle Lowry package is 1B!!

[@Znike927]

@@KevinCruz016 I hope they drop devin bookers in season 2, all of animations

[@spiidey1]

@@KevinCruz016 Hi, what do you think of Trey burke's hop jumper? The only reason I like it is because of the athletic leg kick.

[@jayqwanjoyce4585]

Lavine’s top tier as well 😂this all I do in Rec

[@moveinwithjstew]

The step backs are lethal and so fun. The animations they unlock are nice too.

[@KevinCruz016]

Absolutely Jason!!!

[@bryantbest8372]

This the 2k channel I been waiting on my whole life 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KevinCruz016]

That means so much to me Bryant!! Appreciate you man!!

[@BigPetzilla]

Another freakin banger! I’m so glad KZbin’s algorithm recommended your channel! You’re tutorials are S Tier! Also… I’m rocking Harden’s step back. It’s so nasty.

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you bro!! That Harden step-back is nasty bro, you got to show me some highlights of you killing people with it!!

[@OlDogSmoke]

Thanks for theses! I added these to my game this year and it can be devastating man. Your doing God's work

[@KevinCruz016]

You're welcome bro!! Definitely a lot of great animations for step-backs out there tis year!

[@gang2628]

I appreciate this, im already pretty good at shot creating been working on it since 21, I use a 6’11 postscoring shot creating big man and need a few more moves to add to my bag

[@gang2628]

And the part where you talk about preference of right stick or square was interesting because my preference is opposite because i like to combine the escapes with a real step back later in the stationary combo once i see the defender stop playing the step back

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah man, I do mix it up more than what I let on in the video, but that's the pattern I found myself in most of the time!!

[@gahetopo]

One more thing about that step back jumper is your opponent has no idea if u will pull a jumper or fake it because after a snatch back theres an animation of shooting but it is a fake one if you will not shoot it and the best part is you can continue dribbling away for a milesaway space

[@KevinCruz016]

Absolutely Gaheto!!! That adds to the misdirection and confusion you can create, and sets up a lot of counters!!!

[@captainobvious7949]

I did this the other day for the first time on accident and thought it was a glitch

[@ogcirclegame3833]

I don't dribble to much I just get buckets , I have been doing these escape jumpshots on accident, so ur video helped a lot for new combos.

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you bro!!

[@MaysRemix]

I damn near be spamming hop jumpers & till this day I didn’t know you could push off your defender with it 🔥🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah, that and the step-back dribble, when you're stuck in a ride animation, can lead to push offs! Clamp breaker will be helpful for those situations!

[@tomhagentpteampest6864]

@@KevinCruz016 I feel personally certain players shoot better for me off escapes then normal jump shots but thats just my personal opinion

[@griffcity]

Now we cooking Kev🔥🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah Griff!!!! Appreciate you bro!!!

[@iAmKingKillz87]

You just earned a new subscriber… I’m definitely bout to add this to my arsenal

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you man!!!!

[@outofworkactor3033]

Trouble for me is I still have to make the shot! In pro it's easy, in all star and above I can hardly hit them, even when wide open! Frustrating that the shot difficulty is such a huge step up, especially when the CPU AI goes to a different level too. Why can't they just make shot timing the same across all difficulties? It's a double whammy when shots are harder and defenders are 100 times better.

[@ogcirclegame3833]

Bro this is a great fccn video bro , great detail.

[@dantetakari8090]

You just earned a new subscriber my friend

[@adgamingvibes2782]

You earned a sub I was confused about how to use them correctly. Practice time now!

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you and I'm happy to help your game out!!

[@oneiksor]

This is soooooo Good. Love these vids. Is there a document with these written.

[@KevinCruz016]

Unfortunately none man, just me trying to figure things out and sharing what I know!! Thank you for the compliment!!

[@Danny-vn5xu]

best 2k tutorials out there man. can't believe it took me to 2k23 to find you ! keep up the good work

[@lee-z6g6p]

does this tutorial apply as well to 2k20/21?? 😁 i still don't have 2k23

[@genhickaescartin4108]

hello bro can i ask kung anong shot timing na gamit mo? late ba or very late?

[@KevinCruz016]

Early! But go with what is most comfortable for you!

[@J.Marvelous]

Yeees Sirr, K.Cruz with another masterpiece from the Sauce Factory!

[@KevinCruz016]

Yessir!!! Thank you J Marvel!! We definitely tried to bring the sauce for this one! Those Lowry combos are a killer!!

[@corechampion1182]

You make the best tutorials and have really helped me add some sauce to my game! Thanks!

[@KevinCruz016]

You're welcome bro!!

[@papouplay4183]

Another banger! Thanks for the share brother! Where are you come from? I don’t know your accent 😅

[@KevinCruz016]

Haha that's proudly a Filipino accent my bro!! Thank you for watching and supporting bro!

[@Fansupermotociclismo]

The real copy players in my eras do not have their birthdays with the passing of the seasons. For example, I put Rose in the 80s and the age increases with the passing of the seasons.

[@SUPAMAN20021]

🔥🔥🔥Kevin in the kitchen cooking again! Dope breakdown bro!

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you brother!!! 💪💪

[@SUPAMAN20021]

@@KevinCruz016 all love bro

[@nawfside4888]

You make a tutorial about step back every year and it never gets old keep given the sauce 🔥🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah, definitely one of my favorite techniques and something worth highlighting with the new mechanics, sigs, and combos!! The detail on contact is something a lot of people ignore too!!

[@paperc07]

@@KevinCruz016 what step back are you using to create that much space

[@KevinCruz016]

@@paperc07 best step back packages are Booker, Lowry, and Steph. Harden has a good one but can be tricky. Tatum has some good combos too

[@Jtbg80]

Anybody hate the shooting in this game? It’s soo frustrating

[@MrStayTrue]

Your videos teach me so much bro

[@KevinCruz016]

I’m stoked to hear that bro!!! I got a bunch of tutorials dropping over the next few days too! Happy holidays bro!

[@GinoSy]

Bro I appreciate that you show that you’re on hall of fame level.

[@KevinCruz016]

I believe people can play any level they want, but showing it at hof difficulty at least guarantees that it will work at all difficulties!

[@hulkhogan609]

Nice video dude! Do you think silver agent 3 is enough to perform these somehow consistently ?

[@nestofrmnics]

yes

[@MrFlyJ]

Does this work well on ps4?, i can do the same moves and no matter whos the defender theyre all over it. I can have tons of space but it feels like the game slows me down allowing for the cpu to close out. Defense seems different compared to the ps5. Thoughts?

[@TVSteezy]

How do you Do a moving step back?

[@KevinCruz016]

Launch into any move that will get you driving at an angle from the basket, then hold r2 and hold the RS away from the basket!

[@bluegroove777]

Really good stuff. Thank you!

[@KevinCruz016]

You're welcome bro!! Thank you for watching!!

[@thatguy1522]

I have a Kobe Bryant Build that has been so much fun especially in the midrange creating my own shot it defentily requires skill and many of my Rec players I play with get a little shock when they see me put some handles togther and step backs and all that.

[@jondisla]

This dude is sick, I still have no idea how he does it but it's sick!

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you John!!!

[@willfernandez4494]

What sigs give you that step back animation you were doing with Kyle Lowry?

[@KevinCruz016]

The Kyle Lowry escape jumper package! It's elite!!

[@cauzeirr1346]

What’s the sliders set too?

[@KevinCruz016]

Everything here was on the HOF slider set bro 😊

[@franknitti100]

GREAT video man

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you Frank!!

[@younglove3362]

You've got so much control over your crossovers. You play this game alot.

[@KevinCruz016]

I probably only average playing 2 hours a day, but thats all you need to get better!

[@younglove3362]

@KevinCruz016 not criticizing you, just saying. I tried these crossovers and couldn't do jack! Mostly ended up into layups or shots. And I can tell you play because I have the gamer eye 👁 starting out from the sega genesis and going up. Stopped at PS2 and skipped the rest of the councils and got back onto Nintendo with the switch. Trying to learn this MC on 2k23 while being frustrated and cheap but reaching a mere level 76 at the moment with 82 crossover.

[@philippe-mj5eq]

02:24 ...The cancellation of the escape jumper animation, to me, is a metagame. It shouldn't work like that, as evidenced by the animations not being smooth and containing bugs. I wonder if it's really an intended function by the developers because, initially, it wasn't possible, and it still isn't when using the shoot button. It appeared later, with the use of the right stick. In any case... meta or not, I would really like it to be removed because everyone abuses it online. It lacks inertia, doesn't feel realistic, and completely undermines the simulation aspect.

[@jordansmith9826]

Did you notice any difference in the make percentage with hop jumpers with the meter on vs off? I ask cause if there’s not a big difference it might be beneficial for the meter to come up when faking the jumper to make your opponent jump

[@KevinCruz016]

Not much to be honest, but I'll have to try that out to be sure. And your point on the meter coming up when you fake is a real important one, adds a lot to the misdirection of the move!

[@RecapRico]

your meter theory is actually a thing 😂😂 I do it all the time then cancel out. the speed boost is amazing for clear rim runs when people play so damn high.

[@jordansmith9826]

@@RecapRico yeah it even gets a lot of people with no meter but I’m sure with the meters visual cue given to the defender they’ll be a lot more likely to jump.

[@johncambridge7181]

Is this even hof level. I use hof the defence doesn’t give that space they always tight

[@KevinCruz016]

All my footage across all clips are on HOF. The step-back wont give you space on its own, got to set it up right too.

[@Boytaklob]

I love ho every in game highlight ends with you going to the settings to prove that its on hall of fame Lol

[@KevinCruz016]

I used to not do this, but so many people saying that it ain't on hall of fame lol. I'd love to not do it, but there are a lot of non-believers out there lol

[@Boytaklob]

@@KevinCruz016 I feel you bro I post my highlights on tiktok and like yours, a lot of people are saying that its on rookie. That's why I noticed it cuz I used to do that in my videos lol

[@murtaghmorza1]

Is it different on current gen vs next gen?

[@USERc2ele]

Hello nice video, I'm on next gen xbox, 6"9 SF 64 ovr and few badges In each section. When I go to check and get a step up escape package it doesn't show and I even try going to animation store but nothing there is this a bug?

[@KevinCruz016]

I'm not really sure, do you mean size-up escape package? I don't play MyCareer yet, but the animation package should be available there for you to choose and equip your package.

[@USERc2ele]

@@KevinCruz016 yes I mean that , It doesn't its very weird , I sent a report to 2k but idk if there going to respond

[@QuietstormRB]

Been working in the lab with Trophy Case Rewards D-Rose. I found a simple move that creates space for a jumper but I’m definitely going to work on these 👌🏾

[@KevinCruz016]

Man, I bet trophy case d rose is a beast! How you liking MyTeam this year man?

[@QuietstormRB]

@@KevinCruz016 I’ve always enjoyed MyTeam since its inception. I really appreciate the addition of Clutch Time Offline. By far my favorite mode. It’s fun and fast paced 🏀

[@RealTeX1]

​@@QuietstormRB My team gets too much heat for being a cash grab, like you can get really good players for free or with little grinding. Is this year's better then last year's?

[@QuietstormRB]

@@RealTeX1 I’d say it’s better than last year’s simply because there are no more contracts. I never P2W. I just play the game modes and I’ve obtained some pretty good players. I just got S2 Pink Diamond DBook 🏀

[@RealTeX1]

@@QuietstormRB THEY TOOK OUT CONTRACTS!! LETS GOOOOO.

[@lucoffe]

Can you do this move on ps4 also ? Thanks

[@KevinCruz016]

100 percent bro!!

[@deangelomalone5088]

You make the best videos!!!

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you Deangelo!!! That means a lot to me, and I hope to keep putting out this kind of work moving forward!!

[@calvin9495]

Anyone notice if higher space creator gives you more push off animations??

[@KevinCruz016]

I didn't do badge tests yet, but I would think that that would help, combined with some stagger animations too!

[@robertmallon9142]

Can you post a new video of how you're dealing with adrenaline boost getting zapped up so quick?

[@KevinCruz016]

Hi Robert, in general, even post update I'm still maxing out at 2 boosts and still finding success. Maybe I can run you guys through how I play. But I think this is a great topic that a lot of people will benefit from. It's very specific to my style though, so if you guys play similarly I think you'll be fine!

[@super_puff1838]

I’m #300! 🎉 great content as always something to look forward to as I’m trying to lab all ur content. Lol.

[@KevinCruz016]

Let's gooooooo!! Appreciate you Puff!! Glad to be able to add to your bag!!!

[@NoFace2K]

Mmmm, gotta try this in park.. you should definitely use some clips in the park because I think people wouldn’t think to try these creative moves online unless you’re tyceno

[@KevinCruz016]

Got no build yet, grinding those out will take time. Honestly, i just show whats available in game, shows it works under a controlled setting. The rest I leave to you all!

[@gahetopo]

Your video is very timely for me, thanks. I have just finished achieving Rebirth. Yah I know its 45 years haha, I just played this game without vc so.. Btw, this move I always do accidentally and have no idea hahaha! Is Curry the best sig for it?

[@KevinCruz016]

What move in particular bro?

[@gahetopo]

@@KevinCruz016 The snatch back or step back jump shot fake.

[@gahetopo]

@@KevinCruz016 I love to attemp this after an inbound. Turbo ahead do moving crossover forward then just using LS I go left or right making sure its above free throw then RT + RS away from the defender but I am cancelling the shot so I could continue moving around and do it again and from there I can shoot or drive with my 85 layup on an 360 lay or scoop layup from Ja cause i lt reminded me a lot of D rose

[@nawfside4888]

Fam this is your year . I been working like a mf but I been Tooned in . Have you noticed they brought back the mid range game ?

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you bro, and good to see you back man!! Hope all is well bro! And definitely, you can live in the mid range in this game man! That's why I love using Demar!!

[@LaDungaSchool]

How do you do this step back pls?

[@dustincriddle]

Shooting easier on ps4 and Xbox? Struggling in ps5

[@delvonrodney8604]

I wish 2k could add booker and edwards dunks to every player

[@TheMiguel715]

Oh man oh man, long live to the shot creation.

[@KevinCruz016]

Yessir!!! Nothing beats well timed techniques for shot creation!!

[@jhaymarkpineda8081]

what console are you using bro???

[@KevinCruz016]

PS5 bro!

[@hoomanamiriis]

I just bought the game and its really hard i dont know how to make shots , how to attack and... its so hard but this helped a bit, hopefully i will get better asap

[@jjboncute]

Sa wakas nakahanap din ng 2k player na pinoy para maka pag ask ng mga tips.

[@KevinCruz016]

Yessir, will be happy to help bro!

[@scaletipperztv6856]

You got a new subscriber 💪🏾💪🏾great tutorial

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you bro!!

[@RaiNdiGGs]

🔥🔥🔥 I got my own moves I’ve been doing since 2k1 Lolol

[@KevinCruz016]

Yessir!! I 100 percent advocate to building your own bag of moves!!

[@TheShooteR28]

Most space creating step back for tall players?

[@Chilli69Palmer]

I use Kyle Lowry on my 6'10 PF. His step back gives a lot of space.

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah Chilli69Palmer is 100 percent right, Kyle Lowry's is 1B to Booker's 1A. If you can get that, you're good! But I also love Zach Lavine's step-backs!

[@TheShooteR28]

@@Chilli69Palmer thanks

[@TheShooteR28]

@@KevinCruz016 ok, thanks

[@TheShooteR28]

@@KevinCruz016 Niether of those show up for me to see. Even when I hit R3 to show all.

[@k3peezy926]

Wish I could like thrice! Good stuff 🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate that bro!!!

[@gintokisakata1133]

boss may paraan ba pra makakuha ng tattoos?? kahit offline ka para sa pc??

[@KevinCruz016]

Sorry sir wala pa ako sa MyCareer part ng videos eh, will have to give this a look in a while!

[@gintokisakata1133]

Opo tanong lang po Sana Yong saken boss sorry po🥺

[@TreyESQ]

You did it again! I'll be in the lab tonight lol

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you bro!! Hope this was helpful!

[@iSnapback12]

Where is the REC footage ?

[@Lucas-di9qh]

is this on ps4 or ps5?

[@KevinCruz016]

PS5, but no reason it shouldn't work on PS4 too! Some animations might be different, but the video's message and main goals apply!

[@lil-gin22]

Why do I keep doing a double step back no matter who's step back animation I have equipped?

[@KevinCruz016]

Definitely shouldn't be happening, either you're tapping the right stick down too many times, or cancelling out of it.

[@lil-gin22]

​@Kevin Cruz Nah I'm trying standstill and driving stepbacks by flicking the right stick back but I keep doing the double stepback. When I make and test a build I don't have a problem tho

[@gahetopo]

It's been 32 hrs since carefully building another from the Rebirth. No sleep, I find sweet spot for unlimited auto a. breakers here with a double takeover of an a. breaking shots. Hof a. breaker, quick step cored by killer combos. I just stayed on 92 drib and speed drib and the only height u can achieve this is on 6'4 below sadly and I make sure I have a str of 82 to get silv bully by tweaking weight and wingsp. Drib style Curry Size-up Curry Size-up esc Bryant Mov cross Irving Mov behind Curry Mov spin Normal Mov hes Doncic Mov step b Curry Triple Thr LaVine Please help me check this out and u might squeeze more secrets about this or much better sigz nor combos.

[@KevinCruz016]

I don't have time to do the builder stuff yet, but what jump shot packages you got equipped?

[@gahetopo]

@@KevinCruz016 Combination of Curry, Lamelo and some random just to get C+ timing and the rest got A and higher

[@joshp9667]

That Kyle Lowry escape wow

[@KevinCruz016]

One of my favorite escape jumpers in the game!!

[@airgilas1427]

Another great content Again Bro. Galing

[@KevinCruz016]

Salamat bro!!! Appreciate the support!

[@jeremyhaimes2613]

How can you defend that when someone does it to you

[@KevinCruz016]

You got to send help if you're committed to guarding the initial drive. If it's someone like Kyle Lowry, you can recover because he has a wind up to his step-back jumper. But someone like Devin Booker or Steph is tough because his shot is smooth off a step-back, got to admit that if someone knows what they're doing and you're not able to send a second defender or you're not able to recover quick and contest quickly, you just got to hope they miss.

[@thekidcalledBLACK]

These are impossible to hit on hof for me. I can’t even hit a fadeaway jumper on hof. You must be ELITE

[@KevinCruz016]

Guarantee you'll get it Jay as long as your shots are Open or Wide open! So try and figure one or two set ups you like to use, because any sort of contest and the speed of the green window decreases making it tougher to hit contested shots!

[@thekidcalledBLACK]

@@KevinCruz016 I understand, Thankyou fit everything you do ! I’m my understanding of the game and how it works is the greatest it’s ever been thanks to you ! Id love to see you play a game of blacktop with your favorite player to use for scoring (1 v 1) vs an elite Perimeter defender on HOF to see all your tips and tricks for dribbling and scoring in one video. It would help me tremendously to see your approach to one on one without screens to see how you consistently get by or create space

[@lucasbracco1759]

Definitely like to see some multi-player and not all cpu, but 👍

[@KevinCruz016]

It's coming :D I'm building up both my MyTeam and MyCareer, and those take time :D

[@thebigg3557]

Beautiful!

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you G!!!

[@owengray196]

What am I doing wrong? When I try to do this move nothing happens.

[@KevinCruz016]

I’ll have an updated guide for 2K24 within the day so I hope it helps!

[@sethbahlous9027]

Tatums is so quick istg

[@KevinCruz016]

Tatum definitely one of my favorites!!

[@HellaBruh]

Great Vid

[@DamienNoah-q2k]

Been doing this with curry 🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Curry definitely got one of the nicest sets of step-back jumpers in the game!!

[@GW3NJI]

I wish i could fake stepbacks with the button not the stick. Like in 2k20

[@KevinCruz016]

Yeah, I really have to wonder why that isn't possible using the shot button.

[@sammyjboy1]

Bro this tip make me feel like a 6ft 9 James harden

[@RsAii]

My issue for year would be that it would launch me into a layup when I was trying to escape or pull up. Maybe pace has been my issue

[@binsturdy3830]

Aim the left stick down away from the hoop

[@MarloVibes]

Good material

[@KevinCruz016]

Thank you bro!!

[@Dacoldest23]

No rec?

[@KevinCruz016]

It takes a lot to build up a MyPlayer, so the Rec videos are going to take some time

[@OGMeatball]

That Trey young Hezi cross was disgusting 🫡

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you my guy!! Love Trae Young's dribble sauce man, he is elite!!

[@David1989.]

Anyone else finding it to hard to make combos? This game need a diploma to play it takes out fun. Like i dont have time to practice all moves for hours

[@KevinCruz016]

This is true, and I’ve been thinking about this topic a lot. The reason why I got so good is because I spend a lot of time practicing. I think 2K can improve its accessibility, so that people learn moves much easier. I plan on making tutorials a bit more beginner friendly next time (starting in 24). But to answer your question, I still struggle with some combos in the game. Especially if I have not used someone in a long time.

[@David1989.]

@@KevinCruz016 thanks. Yes the old games was easier like 2k6 it was so easy and fun. Now its too hard. One question, how to do a MJ no look Layup? Or switch hand layup?

[@Twoseasons2]

Nothing like a step back 🥵

[@KevinCruz016]

One of the most satisfying techniques in the game when you get clean separation!!

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

i just want the step back to look like harden step backs, but 2k gives us this lame step back

[@petsparadise101]

That travel at 3:10 :D

[@JetEngine85]

Galing boss ah

[@KevinCruz016]

Salamat boss!!

[@jorgecruz365]

Wow my stepback from 2k22 is finally released 😂I invented that stepback in 2k22 smh lol *Billups - you invented the stepback ? Paul pierce - na I just made it famous *

[@KevinCruz016]

I understood that reference lmao, one of the classic TV moments from the Truth lol

[@jorgecruz365]

@@KevinCruz016 yep but no lie it is so surreal to see a move I did on here u know. Good video man!

[@normskulas2379]

Pwde!!! 👍🏼

[@KevinCruz016]

Absolutely bro!!!

[@ISOYEO]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KevinCruz016]

Appreciate you Gregory!!

[@johnmorrison9491]

The timing is too difficult

[@KevinCruz016]

It'll take work for sure, but once you get the timing right, it's absolutely something that everyone needs in their bag!

[@albertalberto2288]

Im so eepy bruh

[@אלירזמקטה-ס3ל]

9 min vid for 1 play wtf

[@javyb3222]

Do that online

[@KevinCruz016]

I frequently do lol. Go check the tapes