2K21 MT players who are struggling with the revamped shot meter should not feel alone, as even Portland Trailblazer star point guard Damian Lillard is having difficulty using it.Lillard, the cover athlete for NBA 2K21's regular edition, is known for his shooting touch, together with career highs of 43.7percent on field goals, 37.3% on three-pointers, and 88.9percent on free throws. Those proportions, however, apparently don't carry over to NBA 2K21.

Even NBA 2K21 cover celebrity Damian Lillard is fighting

The shooting mechanic in NBA 2K21 was overhauled after comments it was too simple on NBA 2K20. The developers may have left shooting too difficult though, with players responding to Lillard's conversation using their own battles with the match's shot meter.

The shooter meter has also got its share of supporters, with some claiming that players will get used to it on time. The complaints with the feature, meanwhile, have already previously pushed Buy NBA 2K MT gameplay manager Mike Wang to share tips for the attribute, while requesting players to"be patient."