by Your Settings Matter More Than You Think
The Cronus Zen and yew Green handle shot timing for you, but your in-game settings can either help or hinder that process. The wrong camera angle, a bad controller deadzone, or leaving the shot meter on can all reduce your green percentage — even with a perfect script running.
Here are the exact settings we recommend for the latest NBA 2K season.
Controller Settings
Go to Settings → Controller Settings in NBA 2K:
- Shot Timing — set to Shots and Layups. This ensures the game registers timing input on all shot types, which is required for the script to work.
- Shot Timing Visual Cue — set to Jump or Set Point. Either works, but "Jump" is the most common.
- Shot Meter — Off. Turning off the meter gives you a hidden boost to your green window (roughly 5%). Since the script handles timing, you don't need the visual cue.
- Shot Feedback — set to All Shots. This shows you timing feedback ("Slightly Early", "Green", etc.) after every attempt, which is useful for verifying the script is working.
- Pro Stick Function — set to Shots and Dribbles or Shots Only depending on whether you're using Auto-Dribbles.
Camera Settings
Camera angle doesn't affect script performance, but it affects how you play around the script:
- 2K Camera or Broadcast are the most common competitive angles.
- Set Camera Zoom and Camera Height to whatever feels comfortable. Many comp players use 0 zoom and max height for the widest view of the court.
Deadzone Settings
Under Controller Settings → Deadzone:
- Left Stick Deadzone — lower is more responsive. Start at 5% and increase if you notice stick drift.
- Right Stick Deadzone — same as left. Keep it low unless you have drift.
These settings affect how sensitive the sticks are. If your player drifts or moves without input, increase the deadzone slightly.
How yew Green Interacts With These Settings
yew Green uses AI to detect the shot window and time your release. It works with both button shooting (Square/X) and stick shooting (Right Stick). The script reads your shot animation and sends the input at the exact frame needed for a green.
What the settings above do is remove barriers:
- Shot Meter Off = wider green window for the script to hit.
- Shot Timing on = the game actually looks for timing input (required).
- Shot Feedback on = you can verify greens in real time.
You don't need to configure anything in the script itself for basic shooting. Just load Green, pick your build in the Build Selector, and play.
Build Selector Tip
yew Green includes a Build Selector that optimizes timing for your specific player. If you're using a guard with a fast jumper, the timing is different than a center with a slow release. The Build Selector accounts for this. Make sure you set it before your first game — it takes two seconds and makes a real difference.
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