EA Sports released a list of all of the play styles you can choose from in their single player story mode ‘The One’ today. Play styles in NBA Live 18’s The One will determine how your character plays in the mode — most likely affecting attributes and progression. Currently there is no word on if these are static or can be changed after you start.
Here’s a list:
Guard Play Styles
Offense: Point Shooter
Give and Take
Getting an assist gives you a stackable boost to your 3pt shooting ability.
Most Similar To: Steph Curry
Primary Skills
- 3pt Shot
- Mid Range Shot
- Passing
- Dribbling
Secondary Skills
- Steal
- Inside Shot
- Contested Shot
Traits
- Quick pass
- Free Throw
- Sure Handles
Offense: Slasher
Break it Down
Driving into the lane and passing to an open teammate will grant a large shooting bonus in catch and shoot situations.
Most Similar To: Russell Westbrook
Primary Skills
- Layup
- Inside Shot
- Dribbling
- Mid Range Shot
Secondary Skills
- Passing
- On-Ball Defense
- Shot Off the Dribble
Traits
- Draw Foul
- Sure Handles
- Contested Shot
Defense:Â Background Defender
3&D
A successful defensive contest, steal, or block gives a stackable boost to your 3pt shooting.
Most Similar To: Mike Conley
Primary Skills
- On-Ball Defense
- Dribbling
- Steal
- Passing
Secondary Skills
- Layup
- Inside Shot
- 3PT Shot
Traits
- Corner Three
- Rebounding
- No Foul
Balanced: Playmaker
Pocket Passer
Baller. Shotcaller. Lead your team to wins with pocket passes and layups.
Most Similar To:Â John Wall
Primary Skills
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Layup
- Steal
Secondary Skills
- On-Ball Defense
- Mid range Shot.
- Inside Shot.
Traits
- Sure Handles
- Quick pass
- Contested Shot
Wing Play Styles
Offense:Â Wing Shooter
Get Open
The longer you remain open prior to a catch and shoot situation, the more deadly your shooting accuracy will be.
Most Similar To:Â Klay Thompson
Primary Skills
- 3pt Shot
- Contested Shot
- Mid Range Shot
- Inside Shot
Secondary Skills
- Passing
- Rebounding
- On-Ball Defense
Traits
- Quick Pass
- Late to the Party
- Free Throw
Offense:Â Wing Scorer
Inside Out
The more you score in the paint, the better your outside shooting accuracy becomes.
Most Similar To:Â Demar Derozen
Primary Skills
- Layup
- Mid Range Shot
- Dribbling
- Inside Shot
Secondary Skills
- Contested Shot
- Post Moves
- Shot Off Dribble
Traits
- Dunk
- Draw Foul
- On-Ball Defense
Offense:Â Hybrid Wing
Mismatch
Receive a boost to backdown when guarded by a smaller defender or a boost to dribbling when guarded by a larger one
Most Similar To: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Primary Skills
- Layup
- Rebounding
- Mid Range Shot
- Inside Shot
Secondary Skills
- Dribbling
- Post Moves
- On-Ball Defense
Traits
- Passing
- Dunk
- Corner Three
Big Play Styles
Defense: Rim Protector
Intimidator
Your presence anywhere near the paint will force opponents to shoot less accurately around the basket
Most Similar To:Â DeAndre Jordan
Primary Skills
- Shot Blocking
- Post Defense
- Rebounding
- Dunk
Secondary Skills
- Steal
- On-Ball Defense
- Passing
Traits
- Post Steal
- No Foul
- Brick Wall
Offense: Stretch Four
Board and Fire
Grabbing a rebound gives you a temporary boost to your 3pt shooting.
Most Similar To:Â Kevin Love
Primary Skills
- 3PT Shot
- Contested Shot
- Mid Range Shot
- Rebounding
Secondary Skills
- Passing
- Inside Shot
- Layup
Traits
- Free Throw
- Pick and Pop
- Way Back
Balanced: Post Anchor
Own the Paint
Getting a rebound or a blocked shot gives you a boost to rebounding, blocking, and inside shooting.
Most Similar To:Â Marc Gasol
Primary Skills
- Layup
- Rebounding
- Post Defense
- Post Moves
Secondary Skills
- Shot Blocking
- Inside Shot
- Passing
Traits
- Mid Range Shot
- Post Vision
- Pick and Roll
Offense: Post Scorer
Hot in the Post
Scoring in the post increases the effectiveness of your post moves as well as your shooting accuracy in the post.
Most Similar To:Â DeMarcus Cousins
Primary Skills
- Post Moves
- Inside Shot
- Layup
- Mid Range Shot
Secondary Skills
- Contested Shot
- Post Defense
- Rebounding
Traits
- No Touching
- Draw Foul
- Dribbling
What do you think of the play styles? Do any seem to suit what you’d like to do in the mode?
