NBA 2K24’s brand new animation system may have fans wondering which dribble moves are the most effective. Read on to learn what we think are the best dribble animations in NBA 2K24 for all dribbling builds, along with their respective requirements.

NBA 2K24 Best Dribble Moves

Below are the dribble moves that we consider are the most effective. We selected which moves are the best by checking out which dribble moves are the fastest, creates the most space, or both. We have classified every dribble move according to their height and attribute requirements.

Best Dribble Style

Dribble Style is the unique way a player handles the ball and executes dribble moves. It affects the player's speed and the manner in which your player dribbles. Choosing the right Dribble Style will significantly enhance the way your player moves on the hardwood.

Signature Size-up

Signature size-up refers to the crossovers, tweens (between the legs), and behind the back dribbles performed by the player when standing still. Your Size-up should be chained together and mixed in with your other dribble moves whenever performing combos for maximum effectiveness. Your Signature Size-up package affects how fast your player performs standing dribbles and how they dribble. Some size-up packages are shifty, some are fast, but a lot are sluggish so choose wisely.

Regular Breakdown

Regular Breakdown is an animation composed of a specific set of dribble moves performed by your player. This can be used to easily perform a set of dribble moves with a single upward flick of the right stick. This animation isn’t as important as others since you’d often want to manually perform your own dribble combinations. However, the ones below are some of the best in the game, which you can integrate into your dribble combos.

Aggressive Breakdown

Similar to Regular Breakdowns, Aggressive Breakdowns are essentially the same thing. As its name suggests, it is a more aggressive and space-creating set of dribble moves easily performed by holding R2/RT while flicking up once on the right stick. These also aren’t used as often for the same reason as its regular version. It’s nice to have these best ones though as you can mix them in with your dribble combos and speed boost out of them.

Escape Moves

Escape Moves are essentially the same as Size-ups, but with much bigger movements that can be used to quickly reposition during dribble combinations. This animation set plays a very crucial role in the way you play as these are some of the best animations to shoot out of. For the fastest, most space-creating escape moves, use the ones listed below.

Combo Moves

Combo Moves are a collection of dribble animations that allow players to string together a series of dribble moves. They are used to create unique dribble sequences. As the name suggests, these are essential for guards who rely on dribble combos.

Crossover

The Crossover refers to how your player will bounce the ball across him from one hand to the other. Because your Signature Size-up is the one responsible for your standing crossovers, this animation package refers to only your moving crossovers. These moves aren’t too important as you won’t really be doing these too much since it’s easy for the defender to steal. However, some animations are explosive, allowing you to quickly change your direction and get open while moving.

Hesitation

Hesitation moves involve momentarily slowing down or changing the pace of dribbling to deceive defenders. Some hesitation animations are deceivingly quick, and are excellent for speed boosting when you cancel the animation or run right before the animation starts. Hesitations are very important in NBA 2K24 as it’s very useful for creating space and repositioning.

Behind the Back

Behind the Back moves in involves moves where your player dribbles behind his back. These are very effective moves to have in your arsenal as they create space and get you open for shots. Below are some of the best packages in the game right now.

Spin

The Spin move in NBA 2K24 involves a player spinning while dribbling to flashily evade defenders. These moves aren’t useful anymore since they removed the spin back from previous NBA 2K games. Penny Hardaway is currently the only viable spin move in the game right now, which should still be avoided in competitive environments, due to how spinning would often leave the dribbler vulnerable to a steal.

Stepback

The Stepback move involves your dribble pullback and stepback animations. These animations are important for all dribblers as they create so much space to either shoot or speed boost out of. With the animations below, you can easily get open just by flicking down on your right stick.

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Steven V. Santos

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