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NBA 2K20: How to Upgrade Free Throws

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NBA 2K20 has arrived and hardcore fans of the game’s MyPlayer career mode are jumping back in to start their grind to 99 over again in a brand new season. If you’re here you’re probably wondering how to upgrade free throw shooting in NBA 2K20. Here’s what you need to know.

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Upgrading Free Throw Shooting in NBA 2K20

One of the most frustrating parts of a basketball game, and NBA 2K20, are missed free throws. While one or two points in the moment might not seem like a big deal, they add up over the course of the game. If you’re shooting around 60 percent or below, you’re really hurting your team.

So it’s no surprise that lots of players are wondering how they can upgrade their player’s free throw shooting in NBA 2K20 to avoid blowing games from misses, especially late in the game when they are especially notable.

The best way to upgrade free throws in NBA 2K20 is by upgrading the Ice in Veins Badge using VC. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in the 2K games, so expect to grind a bit.

You’ll need to unlock the badge first, at which point you can go about upgrading it to improve your players stats further. The Ice in Veins Badge improves a players free throw percentage during critical moments.

This will ensure that in close games in the 4th quarter, you have a little bit more leeway to hit your free throws and not blow the game in a critical moment.

Losing by one or two points because you missed a free throw late is incredibly frustrating, considering those are supposed to be gimme shots for professional players.

In short,

  1. You need to unlock the Ice in Veins badge, which makes free throws easier.

  2. You can then upgrade the badge using VC.

That’s the best way to upgrade your free throw shooting in NBA 2K20. Aside from nabbing that badge, you’ll just need to make sure you’re practicing your shot and getting the timing down right.

For more on NBA 2K20, be sure to check out our wiki guide with has more tips, tricks, and FAQs answered.


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Ed McGlone was with Twinfinite from 2014 to 2022. Playing games since 1991, Ed loved writing about RPGs, MMOs, sports games and shooters.