All NBA 2K24 Dribble animation requirements: Crossovers, size-ups & more

Updated: Jun 30, 2024, 17:27

With NBA 2K24 now out, we have the opportunity to take a look at the MyPlayer builder, as well as all the requirements for dribble animations. Here’s a look at them all, including signature size-ups and crossovers.

In order to improve one’s MyPlayer in NBA 2K24 and MyCareer, it’s a good idea to experiment with different dribbling packages that can be used to trip up the opposition.

Much like in past years, there’s an exhaustive list of dribbling animations in NBA 2K24, as well as varying requirements.

Here’s an overview of all the NBA 2K24 Dribble animations, plus attribute requirements.

All NBA 2K24 Dribbling and Playmaking animation requirements

Here’s a breakdown of all the Dribble and Playmaking animations in NBA 2K24, sorted by type.

Pass Style

Name	Requirements
Fundamental	None

Dribble Style

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	None
Pro	Speed with Ball 70+
Devin Booker	Speed with Ball 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kevin Durant	Speed with Ball 75+
James Harden	Speed with Ball 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Speed with Ball 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson**	Speed with Ball 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
LeBron James	Speed with Ball 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Magic Johnson	Speed with Ball 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Speed with Ball 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Damian Lillard	Speed with Ball 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Ja Morant	Speed with Ball 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Speed with Ball 83+ AND Height under 6’5”
John Stockton	Speed with Ball 75+ AND Height under 6’5”
Trae Young	Speed with Ball 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
Seimone Augustus	Speed with Ball 40+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chelsea Gray	Speed with Ball 40+ AND Height under 6’10”
Arike Ogunbowale	Speed with Ball 40+ AND Height under 6’10”
Gabby Williams	Speed with Ball 40+ AND Height under 6’10”

Signature Size-Ups

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Rafer Alston	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 65+
Carmelo Anthony	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Desmond Bane	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Mike Bibby	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Maite Cazorla	Ball Handle 60+
J. Cole	Ball Handle 70+
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
Baron Davis	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 95+ AND Height under 6’5”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Devonte’ Graham	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
James Harden	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jason Kidd	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jeremy Lin	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kyle Lowry	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’5”
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
CJ McCollum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Donovan Mitchell	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Candace Parker	Ball Handle 60+
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jordan Poole	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Rajon Rondo	Ball Handle 70+
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+ AND Height under 6’5”
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Breanna Stewart	Ball Handle 60+
Jalen Suggs	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Dwyane Wade	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+ AND Height under 6’5”
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”

A Ball Handle rating of at least 75 will unlock a fair amount of them, but a rating of 85 would give MyCareer players access to more Size-Ups packages.

Regular Breakdown Combo

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 65+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+ AND Height under 6’10”
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
James Harden	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Donovan Mitchell	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jordan Poole	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+ AND Height under 6’5”
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+ AND Height under 6’5”
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Victor Wembanyama	Ball Handle 69+ AND Height at least 6’10”
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”

Aggressive Breakdown Combo

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Rafer Alston	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
James Harden	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lilliard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Donovan Mitchell	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jordan Poole	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+ AND Height under 6’5”
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kembal Walker	Ball Handle 86+ AND Height under 6’5”
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Victor Wembanyama	Ball Handle 69+ AND Height at least 6’10”
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’5”
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+

Escape Moves

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
Joel Embiid	Ball Handle 55+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 91+ AND Height under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Paul George	Ball Handle 80+
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+
Kyrie Irving	Bal Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson**	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 80+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+ AND Height under 6’10”
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’10”

Combo Moves

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 86+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 85+
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 80+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 84+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jordan Poole	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’10”

Crossovers

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 70+
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
J. Cole	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Mike Conley	Ball Handle 79+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Josh Giddey	Ball Handle 76+ AND Height under 6’10”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Ball Handle 84+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tyrese Haliburton	Ball Handle 79+ AND Height under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 75+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 70+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Donovan Mitchell	Ball Handle 85+
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+
Jordan Poole	Ball Handle 80+
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Victor Wembanyama	Ball Handle 69+ AND Height at least 6’10”
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 75+
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’10”

Behind the Backs

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 80+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Ball Handle 84+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tyrese Haliburton	Ball Handle 87+ AND Height under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 84+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 80+
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 83+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 85+
Scottie Pippen	Ball Handle 75+
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
Andrew Wiggins	Ball Handle 75+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’10”

Spins

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 75+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
Anthony Davis	Ball Handle 70+
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Tyrese Haliburton	Ball Handle 79+ AND Height under 6’10”
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 75+
LeBron James	Ball Handle 80+
Nikola Jokic	Ball Handle 55+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 75+
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
Karl-Anthony Towns	Ball Handle 70+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Andrew Wiggins	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’10”

Hesitations

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+ AND Height under 6’10”
Larry Bird	Ball Handle 70+
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 75+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 80+
Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’5”
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Tyrese Haliburton	Ball Handle 79+ AND Height under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+ AND Height under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 85+
Scottie Pippen	Ball Handle 70+
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”

Stepbacks

Name	Requirements
Basic	None
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 70+
Devin Booker	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+
Vince Carter	Ball Handle 70+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+ AND Height under 6’5”
Luka Doncic	Ball Handle 80+
Joel Embiid	Ball Handle 50+
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+ AND Height under 6’5”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 70+
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 75+ AND Height under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+ AND Height under 6’10”

Triple Threat Styles

Name	Requirements
Normal	None
Basic	None
Pro	None
Devin Booker	None
Kobe Bryant	None
Stephen Curry	None
Luka Doncic	None
Joel Embiid	None
LeBron James	None
Zach LaVine	None
Zion Williamson	None

Park Flashy Passes

Name	Requirements
Behind Back	None
Elbow Pass	None
Kick Pass	None
No Look	None
Swagger	None
Tap Pass	None
Wizard	None

Park flashy passes can be performed by pressing B/Circle twice in Park games.

We should note that this list of NBA 2K24 Dribble animations is as of Season 8. The only notable additions from the eighth season were animations for Donovan Mitchell.

This guide will be updated to reflect future NBA 2K24 Dribble animations that are added.

Be sure to check out Contact Dunk requirements for NBA 2K24, plus a complete controls guide and active codes.