Dribbling is a skill that will help you to open up opposition defenses, so learning how to dribble is pretty essential in NBA 2K23. This article will tell you how to perform and successfully attempt a dribble in NBA 2K23.
Importance of Dribbling
Dribbling in NBA 2K23 can quickly open up all of your options, whether trying to make 3-pointers or embarrass someone with a fantastic dunk. If you're playing defense instead, these skills could help get you out of any sticky situation while also transitioning the flow of play seamlessly onto the basketball court.
After adding up all of these factors, anyone can't deny that dribbling is one of the essential things in NBA 2K23. Not only does it help take you and your team to the next level, but it will also add some flare to your game, ultimately making you unplayable against AI and online opponents.
Basic Requirements Needed to Become a Good Dribbler
To become a great dribbler in NBA 2K23:
1). Your player must have good ball handling. Without a good ball handle rating, your player will not be able to Speed Boost, a crucial skill paired with most dribble animations to get past defenders.
2). Height plays a significant role in your ability to dribble well. To be fast and effective with your dribbling, you need to find the optimal height that keeps the balance of your build intact.
3). Your player will need an 80-ball handle rating to become a good dribbler. Generally speaking, one of the first things you should do when analyzing your current builds is to see if your player's ball handle rating has a minimum of 80 when fully upgraded.
How to Unlock the Pro Dribble Style?
A recommended ball handling rating of 85 is what you will need to access some of the best pro dribble styles in NBA 2K23. Below are the stat requirements to access pro dribble style for some of the best players:
• Kobe Bryant: Height should be under 6'10", where Ball Handle rating should be 88+
• Stephon Curry: Height should be under 6'5", where Ball Handle Rating must be 92+
• Kyrie Irving: Height should be under 6'5", where Ball Handle Rating must be 90+
• Kemba Walker: Height should be under 6'5", where Ball Handle Rating must be 86+
• Trae Young: Height should be under 6'5", where Ball Handle Rating must be 92+
How to Perform a Dribble in NBA 2K23?
To dribble, you will have to use the right analog stick. These are all the dribble combinations:
1). PS4 / PS5 CONTROLS
• Behind the Back: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Behind the Back Escape: When dribbling with the right hand, move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left.
• Between Legs Cross: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Between Legs Escape: Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK left when dribbling with the right hand.
• Crossover: When dribbling with the right hand. Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left, then quickly release.
• Crossover Escape: When dribbling with the right-hand, move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left.
• Half Spin: Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hard Stop / Stutter: Tap L2 while driving for a quick change of speed.
• Hesitation: Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hesitation Escape: Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK right when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hold Off DefendeRight Analog Stick: Hold the L2 button.
• In and Out: Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up right, then quickly release while dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Between Legs Cross: Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Behind the Back: Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Crossover: Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Hesitation: Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Stepback: Click R2 and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down, then quickly release.
• Signature Size-up: Move and hold the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up from a standing dribble.
• Signature Park Size-up: Repeatedly tap the L2 button from a stand dribble.
• Spin: Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK clockwise, then quickly and release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Stepback: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down, then quickly release.
2). XBOX ONE / SERIES X CONTROLS
• Behind the Back: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Behind the Back Escape: When dribbling with the right hand, move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left.
• Between Legs Cross: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Between Legs Escape: Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK left when dribbling with the right hand.
• Crossover: When dribbling with the right hand. Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left, then quickly release.
• Crossover Escape: When dribbling with the right-hand move and hold RIGHT ANALOG, STICK up left.
• Half Spin: Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hard Stop / Stutter: Tap LT while driving for a quick change of speed.
• Hesitation: Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hesitation Escape: Move and hold RIGHT ANALOG STICK right when dribbling with the right hand.
• Hold Off DefendeRight Analog Stick: Hold the LT button.
• In and Out: Move the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up right, then quickly release while dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Between Legs Cross: Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Behind the Back: Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Crossover: Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK up left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Hesitation: Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Momentum Stepback: Click RT and simultaneously move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down, then quickly release.
• Signature Size-up: Move and hold the RIGHT ANALOG STICK up from a standing dribble.
• Signature Park Size-up: Repeatedly tap the LT button from a stand dribble.
• Spin: Rotate the RIGHT ANALOG STICK clockwise, then quickly and release when dribbling with the right hand.
• Stepback: Move RIGHT ANALOG STICK down, then quickly release.
How to Access and Equip Dribble Animations for Your Player Dribble?
To access and modify your player's dribble animations, you will need to do the following:
1). Go to the MyPLAYER section
2). Select Animations
3). Navigate to Animations Store
4). Select the Dribble Moves that you want to purchase
5). Go back to the Gameplay Animations section
6). Equip your player with the purchased Dribble Moves and animations
This is everything you need to know about how to Dribble in NBA 2K23. While here, you can also look at how to buy cheap MT 2K23 safely.
