Because the first-person point of view reduces the player's vision to what is in front of them, NBA 2k17 can allow the player to know where to position themselves in a basketball game. A small white ring is placed at the virtual player's feet. This allows the player to understand where to position themselves in a basketball game. For example, when on the defensive side of the basketball, the ring shows the player where to stand with teammates next to him. In this case, the ring places the player in a zone formation, which makes it difficult for the attacking team to score. Conversely, when on the offensive side, the ring positions the player so that lanes open up between defenders. This allows the player to position himself in a spot where he can receive the ball. As a result, the player may have the opportunity to shoot and score the basketball on his own