Many mods are designed to mimic the aesthetics of newer games, such as the NBA 2K25 style shot meter or TV-style broadcast overlays from TNT and ESPN.
If you prefer not to use external mods, the vanilla game features a "Glow Bar" under the player's feet. nba 2k14 pc shot meter mod
: A blue circle under the player flickers or glows at the exact release point. Many mods are designed to mimic the aesthetics