NBA 2K25 has brought back one of the series' most well-received aspects: how it feels to shoot the basketball. As has been the case with the franchise, no other game makes it feel so good to score. Through the use of the shot meter, giving players various ways of actually shooting, it has never felt better to attempt a score when in the middle of a big game. It is one of the details that helps players feel like they are the ones competing in front of millions.