The Best Takeovers in NBA 2K21

Takeovers are one of the craziest addition to the 2K series in terms of realism. It gives a crazy boost to all your player’s stat. There are a total of 8 Takeovers in the game. The options will vary and will depend on your position or your build. This guide will talk about all the details involved in choosing the best takeovers in NBA 2K21.

All Offensive Takeovers

Playmaking Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	10
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	5
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	5
Pass Accuracy	10
Ball Handling	10
Speed with Ball	10
Hands	5
Passing IQ	10
Vision	10
Offensive Consistency	10
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

These are all the stat increases from activating the Playmaking Takeover. It gives a +10 rating to all stats related to passing and ball handling. It also gives a +10 rating for the Driving Layup stat. These are all the fundamental skills you need boosted for a point guard.

Slashing Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	10
Standing Dunk	10
Driving Dunk	10
Close Shot	10
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	10
Shot IQ	10
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	10
Speed with Ball	0
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	10
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	0
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	10
Acceleration	0
Strength	10
Vertical	10
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

The Slashing Takeover’s stat increases are kind of awkward because the Acceleration and Speed With ball stat are both at a 0 rating increase. These are both crucial for perimeter plays to slash their way to the paint. There might be some balancing issues that make this overpowered especially with badges like Quick First Step and Fancy Footwork.

Spot Up Shooter Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	5
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	5
Mid Range	10
Three Point Shot	10
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	10
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	5
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	10
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

The Spot Up Shooter Takeover is quite straightforward. It gives the +10 rating boost to the Mid Range and the Three Point Shot. It is overall a great option for shooters and it works well with catching and shooting including the badge. There are multiple badges that can compliment this Takeover efficiently. The Corner Specialist Badge will add even more bonus to your corner shots including mid range shots in the corner.

You can absolutely become broken when the Spot Up Shooter Takeover is active and you have this as a golden badge. Green Machine, Hot Start and Hot Zone Hunter will also compliment the Takeover well and improves overall consistency with your shots when you knock them down.

Shot Creator Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	10
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	5
Mid Range	10
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	10
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	10
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	10
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

The Shot Creator Takeover is a mix of both the Playmaking Takeover and Sharp Shooting Takeover. It gives improved offensive consistency and improves overall skills as a combo guard. This Takeover is a bit lackluster and you are better off choosing a more specific Takeover instead of an overall boost.

Post Scorer Takover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	5
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	10
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	10
Post Fade	10
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	10
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	5
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	5
Interior Defense	10
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

The Post Scoring Takeover is absolutely broken for an offensive big man. Combine this with the Backdown Punisher and Deep Hooks badges and you are an unstoppable force in the low post and in the paint. The problem is getting your meters up to activate the Takeover because it is so easy to double team players who are backing down in the post especially when you are on fire.

All Defensive Takeovers

Rim Protector Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	5
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	10
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	5
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	5
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	5
Interior Defense	10
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	10
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	5
Durability	5

The Rim Protector Takeover is simple and it only increases your Block and Interior Defense by 10 ratings. It also increases your Close Shot by 10 to compensate the lack of buffs but this is the one of the more concentrated aspects of the game. I would have preferred to add additional Vertical or Defensive Consistency but adding 10 ratings to Block is already insanely good.

Lockdown Defender Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	5
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	5
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	5
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	5
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	5
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	10
Steal	10
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	5
Defensive Rebound	5
Lateral Quickness	10
Help Defense	10
Pass Perception	10
Defensive Consistency	10
Speed	10
Acceleration	10
Strength	10
Vertical	5
Stamina	0
Hustle	10
Potential	0
Durability	5

Contrary to it its name, the Lockdown Defending Takeover is not an all-around defending Takeover but it focuses on your perimeter defense and improves physical stats like Lateral Quickness, Speed, Acceleration and Strength. These are all specifically for guards and forwards who are defending the perimeter to prevent easy penetration to the paint.

Glass Cleaner Takeover

Stat Increases
Driving Layup	5
Standing Dunk	5
Driving Dunk	5
Close Shot	10
Mid Range	5
Three Point Shot	5
Free Throw	5
Post Hook	5
Post Fade	5
Post Moves	5
Draw Foul	5
Shot IQ	5
Pass Accuracy	5
Ball Handling	5
Speed with Ball	5
Hands	5
Passing IQ	5
Vision	5
Offensive Consistency	5
Interior Defense	5
Perimeter Defense	5
Steal	5
Block	5
Offensive Rebound	10
Defensive Rebound	10
Lateral Quickness	5
Help Defense	5
Pass Perception	5
Defensive Consistency	5
Speed	5
Acceleration	5
Strength	5
Vertical	10
Stamina	0
Hustle	5
Potential	0
Durability	5

The Rebounding Takeover is technically not a defensive one because rebounding is a big part in both the offensive and defensive side of things. I put it on defensive because I believe that it has more value there even with the +10 rating to the Close Shot stat. The increase in Vertical by 10 will increase your ability to block shots and choosing this Takeover will most likely mean that you are using a big man build and playing either a Power Forward or a Center.

Conclusion

All these Takeovers are usable in a way. It depends on your character build, your team and what game mode you are playing. Playing in the Neighborhood is definitely different from just playing MyCareer and finishing your stint as an NBA player. Choose the one that defines your player and your specific role to your team.