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All Dribble Move Requirements in NBA 2K24

Who doesn't love a little slickness on the ball?

Shaun Ranft

Published: Sep 10, 2023 09:14 pm

Similarly to skill moves throughout the FIFA franchise, experimenting with dribble moves in 2K can be a really good way to find an edge against your opponent. Or frustrate and annoy them, either way. Evidently, there is no end in sight when it comes to the collection of such moves this year, which is why we’re going to break down all dribble move requirements in NBA 2K24.

NBA 2K24 Dribble Move Requirements

Generally speaking, you could trip and fall into a different dribble move in NBA 2K24. There are that many to choose from. So many, in fact, that it may be a little overwhelming at first. But that’s why we’ve built enough tables to make your head spin.

Dribble Style Requirements in NBA 2K24

Let’s start simple, shall we? Make sure you’ve got Speed With the Ball in mind while creating your build. Although, it’s important to keep an eye on your player’s height as well.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Speed with Ball 40+
Pro	N/A
Kobe Bryant	Speed with Ball 88+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Speed with Ball 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Kevin Durant	Speed with Ball 75+
James Harden	Speed with Ball 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Speed with Ball 90+, Height Under 6’5″
LeBron James	Speed with Ball 75+, Height Under 6’10

Magic Johnson	Speed with Ball 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Speed with Ball 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Damian Lillard	Speed with Ball 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Ja Morant	Speed with Ball 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Speed with Ball 83+, Height Under 6’5″
John Stockton	Speed with Ball 75+, Height Under 6’5″
Trae Young	Speed with Ball 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Seimone Augustus	Speed with Ball 40+, Height Under 6’10”
Chelsea Grey	Speed with Ball 40+, Height Under 6’10”
Arike Ogunbowale	Speed with Ball 40+, Height Under 6’10”
Gabby Williams	Speed with Ball 40+, Height Under 6’10”

Signature Size-Up Requirements in NBA 2K24

If you thought that wasn’t enough dribble styles, our next category increases significantly. Keeping that in mind, buckle up! This time around, though, the Ball Handle trait reigns supreme.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Rafer Alston	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 65+
Carmelo Anthony	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Desmond Bane	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”

Mike Bibby	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+, Height Under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Maite Cazorla	Ball Handle 60+
J. Cole	Ball Handle 70+
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Baron Davis	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 70+

Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 95+, Height Under 6’5″
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Devonte’ Graham	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
James Harden	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’5″
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″

LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Jason Kidd	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Jeremy Lin	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Kyle Lowry	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’5″
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
CJ McCollum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”

Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Candace Parker	Ball Handle 60+
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Rajon Rondo	Ball Handle 70+
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+, Height Under 6’5″
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”

Breanna Stewart	Ball Handle 60+
Jalen Suggs	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Dwyane Wade	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+, Height Under 6’5″
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″

We warned you, didn’t we? Anyway, the fun is far from over. But will these lists get shorter? I suppose there’s only one way to find out.

Every Dribble Animation NBA 2K24 — Image Source: 2K Games via Twinfinite

Regular Breakdown Combo Requirements in NBA 2K24

Similarly to our size-ups, there are plenty of dribbling combos to keep an eye out for this year. So if you’re looking to expand your skillset, then you’ve come to the right place.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 65+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+, Height Under 6’10”
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″

DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Devonte’ Graham	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″

James Harden	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’5″
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Jeremy Lin	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”

Kyle Lowry	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’5″
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+, Height Under 6’5″
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+, Height Under 6’5″
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″

Aggressive Breakdown Combo Requirements in NBA 2K24

There’s nothing wrong with a little simplicity, right? Occasionally, though, you might feel like being more aggressive. We’ve got a table for that.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Rafer Alston	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+, Height Under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Cade Cunningham	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”

Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Francis	Ball Handle 95+, Height Under 6’5″
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
James Harden	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″

Jrue Holiday	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’5″
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 65+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Stephon Marbury	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Tracy McGrady	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”

Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Derrick Rose	Ball Handle 87+, Height Under 6’5″
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Isaiah Thomas	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+, Height Under 6’5″
John Wall	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Russell Westbrook	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Coby White	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’5″
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″

Any escape room fans here? Well the following table isn’t quite the same thing, but it’s just another way to better your opponent on the court.

Escape Move Dribble NBA 2K24 — Image Source: 2K Games via Twinfinite

Escape Move Requirements in NBA 2K24

For what it’s worth, the following will have significantly fewer options to choose from. Nonetheless, it’s important to figure out which style will be best for your build.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 85+
Joel Embiid	Ball Handle 55+

De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 91+, Height Under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Paul George	Ball Handle 80+
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 80+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+, Height Under 6’10”
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’10”

That’s right, folks, not every table is never-ending. But the combination styles are far from over, so hold onto your butts.

Combo Move Requirements in NBA 2K24

Oh, and before we forget, some of the traits may vary from table to table. Not in an especially annoying way, but more in a way that makes you ask ‘Wait, why?’

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 86+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Tim Hardaway	Ball Handle 90+
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 80+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 84+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’10”

Crossover Requirements in NBA 2K24

Some familiar names return to the fray here, but once more, this list keeps itself mostly in check. And as always, the Ball Handle skill is of the utmost importance. But don’t take our word for it, just make sure you glance at the table below.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 70+
Lonzo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
J. Cole	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”

Mike Conley	Ball Handle 79+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 70+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+,
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Josh Giddey	Ball Handle 76+, Height Under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”

Scoot Henderson	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Allen Iverson	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Michael Jordan	Ball Handle 75+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 70+
Damian Lillard	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 80+
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
D’Angelo Russell	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Jason Williams	Ball Handle 75+
Zion Williamson	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’10”

Behind the Back Dribble NBA 2K24 — Image Source: 2K Games via Twinfinite

Behind the Back Requirements in NBA 2K24

We’re here for you and your dribbling success every step of the way, but we’re also in the home stretch. Maybe. Probably. Nonetheless, let’s press forward with even more slick moves. And once more, previous player types may see their requirements alter ever so slightly. Typically, more skill will be needed to pull of some of these behind the back moves consistently.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 80+

Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+
De’Aaron Fox	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
LeBron James	Ball Handle 70+
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 84+, Height Under 6’10
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 80+
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 83+, 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+, Height Under 6’10”

Spin Requirements in NBA 2K24

There’s at least one name appearing for the first time on the following list. That’s right, big men can spin too.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 75+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Anthony Davis	Ball Handle 70+
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 75+

Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Penny Hardaway	Ball Handle 75+
LeBron James	Ball Handle 80+
Nikola Jokić	Ball Handle 55+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 75+
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Steve Nash	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Terry Rozier III	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
Karl-Anthony Towns	Ball Handle 70+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Andrew Wiggins	Ball Handle 70+
Trae Young	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’10”

Hesitation Requirements in NBA 2K24

Are you ready for another Hall of Famer? Because that’s exactly who you’re going to get in this next block of dribble moves. Not to mention, plenty of familiar faces as well. And this time, your height matters when it comes to the Kobe Bryant hesitation maneuver. So, yeah, try to keep up! Plus, Luka and KD switch their ball handling requirements for their respective moves. As a treat, I suppose.

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
LaMelo Ball	Ball Handle 85+, Height Under 6’10”
Larry Bird	Ball Handle 70+
Kobe Bryant	Ball Handle 88+, Height Under 6’10”
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
DeMar DeRozan	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”

Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 75+
Kevin Durant	Ball Handle 80+
Anthony Edwards	Ball Handle 76+
Darius Garland	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’5″
Paul George	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
James Moon	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Ja Morant	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jamal Murray	Ball Handle 70+, Height Under 6’10”
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 85+
Scottie Pippen	Ball Handle 70+
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”

Stepback Requirements in NBA 2K24

We understand if you’re ready to hop off this particular ride. But, Giannis is back! Also, our table of contents near the top of this page is a trusty tool as you navigate your way through this vast field of dribble moves. Keep riding along, won’t ya?

Type	Required Traits & Height
Basic	N/A
Normal	Ball Handle 40+
Pro	Ball Handle 70+
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Ball Handle 70+
Jimmy Butler	Ball Handle 70+
Vince Carter	Ball Handle 70+
Stephen Curry	Ball Handle 92+, Height Under 6’5″
Luka Dončić	Ball Handle 80+
Joel Embiid	Ball Handle 55+
James Harden	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”
Kyrie Irving	Ball Handle 90+, Height Under 6’5″
Zach LaVine	Ball Handle 75+
Kawhi Leonard	Ball Handle 70+
Chris Paul	Ball Handle 75+, Height Under 6’10”
Jayson Tatum	Ball Handle 75+
Kemba Walker	Ball Handle 86+
John Wall	Ball Handle 80+, Height Under 6’10”

And there you have it, folks. Ideally, that’s all of the dribble move requirements in NBA 2K24 that you’ll have to worry about. But if more surface, Twinfinite is where you’ll want to be. So while you’re out there mastering those dribble skills, be sure to keep an eye on our 2K coverage.

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Shaun Ranft

Shaun Ranft is a Freelance Writer for Twinfinite, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, who has been with the site and writing about games in general since 2022. While he typically covers any major sports title, he also cannot get enough of Telltale's The Walking Dead, Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds, Arkham, and the Horizon series.