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All Dribble Move Requirements in NBA 2K25

Find out how you can move the ball with style.

Keenan McCall

Published: Sep 4, 2024 12:12 pm

There are a plethora of different Dribble moves and styles you can choose from in NBA 2K25, and each comes with their own requirements to use them. That’s why we’ve compiled all of the ones we know of into this handy guide. Here are all dribble move requirements in NBA 2K25.

NBA 2K25 Dribble Move Requirements, Explained

Player Roaring After Scoring Basket in NBA 2K25 — Image Credit: NBA and EA

In general, every NBA 2K25 dribble move can be used so long as you meet the requirements tied to them. These can include your overall Ball Handling score, your speed with the ball, the height of your character, and so forth.

Said Dribble moves can likewise be broken up into a few different categories. There are the Dribble Styles, which are based on the existing style of an NBA player past or present; the Pass style of these same players; and the different moves they implement for Escapes, Breakdowns, Aggression, and so on.

We’ve listed all the different dribble moves we’ve found down below alongside their usage requirements. Bear in mind that these requirements may change as the game lives out its run via updates and patches, and that we’ll update this guide accordingly when we can.

All Dribble Style Requirements

To start, there are the general Dribble Styles. These rely on your overall speed with the ball and the height of your character to determine whether or not they’re usable.

Player/Dribble Style Name	Speed With Ball Needed	Height Range
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Austin Reaves	70	5’9” – 6’9”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	91	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	85	5’9” – 6’4”
De’Aaron Fox	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Dejounte Murray	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Domantas Sabonis	40	6’10” – 7’3”
Donovan Mitchell	80	5’9” – 6’4”

Giannis Antetokounmpo	65	6’10” – 7’3”
Ja Morant	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Jalen Green	75	5’9” – 6’9”
James Harden	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Jaylen Brown	85	6’5” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Kevin Durant	65	6’5” – 7’3”
Kyrie Irving	94	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	80	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	75	6’5” – 6’9”

Luka Doncic	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Nikola Jokic	55	6’10” – 7’3”
Paolo Banchero	65	6’10” – 7’3”
Russell Westbrook	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephen Curry	91	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”
Tyrese Maxey	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Zion Williamson	60	6’5” – 7’3”

All NBA 2K25 Dribble Pass Style Requirements

Next up are the Pass Style requirements. For these, you’ll need to meet a certain mark in pass accuracy before you can make use of them.

Player/Pass Style Name	Pass Accuracy Required
Anthony Edwards	74
Chris Paul	90
Damian Lillard	81
De’Aaron Fox	77
Domantas Sabonis	75
Donovan Mitchell	84
Ja Morant	75
Jason Williams	90
Kyrie Irving	88
LaMelo Ball	84
LeBron James	85
Luka Doncic	94
Magic Johnson	83
Mike Conley	90
Nikola Jokic	79
Paolo Banchero	70
Stephen Curry	82
Trae Young	80
Tyrese Haliburton	89

All Dribble Escape Move Requirements

After that are the Dribble Escape Moves. These take advantage of your Ball Handling and can only be used so long as you fall within a certain height range.

Player/Escape Moves Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
De’Aaron Fox	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	74	6’10” – 7’3”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”

Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Joel Embiid	55	6’10” – 7’3”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”

All NBA 2K25 Dribble Combo Move Requirements

Then, there are the Dribble Combo Moves. You’ll need a certain amount of Ball Handling to take advantage of these, and that’s on top of falling within the height range listed.

Player/Dribble Combo Move Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Bradley Beal	84	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”

All Aggressive Breakdown Requirements

Up next on the list are the Aggressive Breakdown requirements. These once again rely on Ball Handling and whether or not your character falls into the requisite height range.

Player/Dribble Aggressive Breakdown Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Andrew Wiggins	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Austin Reaves	70	5’9” – 6’9”
Brandon Ingram	84	6’5” – 6’9”
Cade Cunningham	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
CJ McCollum	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”

D’Angelo Russell	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
De’Aaron Fox	89	5’9” – 6’4”
DeMar DeRozan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Derrick Rose	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Donovan Mitchell	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Eric Gordon	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	74	6’10” – 7’3”
Isaiah Thomas	85	5’9” – 6’4”

Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
Jaden McDaniels	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jalen Green	75	5’9” – 6’9”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jason Williams	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Jaylen Brown	85	6’5” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Jrue Holiday	75	5’9” – 6’9”

Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kemba Walker	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Klay Thompson	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Lonzo Ball	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”

Paolo Banchero	75	6’10” – 7’3”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Penny Hardaway	85	5’9” – 6’9”
Rafar Alston	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Reggie Jackson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Russell Westbrook	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Scoot Henderson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephon Marbury	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Steve Francis	95	5’9” – 6’4”
Terry Rozier III	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Tim Hardaway	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Zion Williamson	70	6’5” – 7’3”

All Regular Breakdown Dribble Requirements in NBA 2K25

Next up are the Regular Breakdowns. Like the Aggressive Breakdowns, they rely on your Ball Handling score and can only be used so long as you fall within the height range provided.

Player/Regular Breakdown Dribble Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Austin Reaves	70	5’9” – 6’9”
Cade Cunningham	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
D’Angelo Russell	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
De’Aaron Fox	89	5’9” – 6’4”

DeMar DeRozan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Derrick Rose	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Donovan Mitchell	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Eric Gordon	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	74	6’10” – 7’3”
Isaiah Thomas	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
Jalen Green	75	5’9” – 6’9”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”

Jason Williams	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Jaylen Brown	85	6’5” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Jrue Holiday	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kemba Walker	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Klay Thompson	75	6’5” – 6’9”

Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Lonzo Ball	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Markelle Fultz	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Michael Jordan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Mike Conley	79	5’9” – 6’4”
Paolo Banchero	75	6’10” – 7’3”

Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Penny Hardaway	85	5’9” – 6’9”
Rafar Alston	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Reggie Jackson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Russell Westbrook	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Scoot Henderson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephon Marbury	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Steve Francis	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Terry Rozier III	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Tim Hardaway	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Zion Williamson	70	6’5” – 7’3”

All Signature Size Up Requirements

We now move into the Signature Size Up requirements. Once again, you can use these so long as you have a high enough Ball Handling score and fall within the Height Range.

Player/Regular Breakdown Dribble Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Baron Davis	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Ben Simmons	65	6’5” – 7’3”
Cade Cunningham	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Carmelo Anthony	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
CJ McCollum	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
D’Angelo Russell	75	5’9” – 6’4”

DeMar DeRozan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Derrick Rose	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Desmond Bane	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Donovan Mitchell	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Dwyane Wade	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	74	6’10” – 7’3”
Isaiah Thomas	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”

Jason Kidd	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Jason Williams	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jeremy Lin	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Jrue Holiday	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kemba Walker	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”

Kyle Lowry	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Lonzo Ball	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Mike Bibby	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Penny Hardaway	85	5’9” – 6’9”
Rafer Alston	90	5’9” – 6’4”

Russell Westbrook	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Scoot Henderson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephon Marbury	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Steve Nash	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Terry Rozier III	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Zion Williamson	70	6’5” – 7’3”

All NBA 2K25 Dribble Hesitation Requirements

Next, there are the Hesitation requirements. These rely on—you guessed it Ball Handling and your character’s height.

Player/Hesitation Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Bradley Beal	84	5’9” – 6’4”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
DeMar DeRozan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”

Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
Larry Bird	70	6’5” – 7’3”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Paolo Banchero	75	6’10” – 7’3”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Rajon Rondo	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Scottie Pippen	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”

All Crossovers Requirements

After that are the Crossovers. These once again rely on your character’s Ball Handling and Height.

Player/Crossovers Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Austin Reaves	70	5’9” – 6’9”
Brandon Ingram	84	6’5” – 6’9”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Cole Anthony	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
D’Angelo Russell	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”

DeMar DeRozan	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Donovan Mitchell	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jason Williams	75	5’9” – 6’4”
Jaylen Brown	85	6’5” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”

Josh Giddey	76	6’5” – 6’9”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Lonzo Ball	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Malik Monk	75	5’9” – 6’4”

Markelle Fultz	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Michael Jordan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Mike Conley	79	5’9” – 6’4”
Paolo Banchero	75	6’10” – 7’3”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Russell Westbrook	87	5’9” – 6’4”
Scoot Henderson	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Terry Rozier III	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”
Zach LaVine	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Zion Williamson	70	6’5” – 7’3”

All NBA 2K25 Behind the Back Dribble Requirements

Next, we move onto the Behind the Back requirements. As always, you can use these so long as you have the necessary Ball Handling and Height.

Player/Behind the Back Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Allen Iverson	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Andrew Wiggins	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Chris Paul	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Damian Lillard	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	80	5’9” – 6’4”
De’Aaron Fox	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Domantas Sabonis	75	6’10” – 7’3”

Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Jordan Poole	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyle Kuzma	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Lebron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Markelle Fultz	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Scottie Pippen	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”
Tyrese Maxey	70	5’9” – 6’4”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 6’9”

All Stepback Requirements

Next are Stepbacks, and the requirements remain the same: Make sure your character has the necessary Ball Handling and Height listed below.

Player/Stepback Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Andrew Wiggins	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
Devin Booker	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Giannis Antetokounmpo	74	6’10” – 7’3”
James Harden	86	5’9” – 6’9”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Joel Embiid	55	6’10” – 7’3”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kemba Walker	89	5’9” – 6’4”
Klay Thompson	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Paul George	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”
Zach LaVine	80	5’9” – 7’3”

All NBA 2K25 Spin Dribble Requirements

Finally, there are the Spin requirements. Their use is determined by whether or not you have the Ball Handling and Height needed for them.

Player/Spin Style Name	Ball Handling Required	Height Range
Andrew Wiggins	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Anthony Davis	70	6’10” – 7’3”
Anthony Edwards	76	5’9” – 6’4”
Coby White	85	5’9” – 6’4”
Darius Garland	84	5’9” – 6’4”
DeMar DeRozan	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Ja Morant	86	5’9” – 6’4”
Jayson Tatum	75	6’5” – 6’9”
Jimmy Butler	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Joel Embiid	55	6’10” – 7’3”

Karl-Anthony Towns	70	6’10” – 7’3”
Kawhi Leonard	70	6’5” – 6’9”
Kevin Durant	73	6’5” – 7’3”
Kobe Bryant	88	6’5” – 6’9”
Kyrie Irving	90	5’9” – 6’4”
LaMelo Ball	91	5’9” – 6’9”
LeBron James	80	6’5” – 6’9”
Luka Doncic	84	5’9” – 6’9”
Nikola Jokic	55	6’10” – 7’3”
Penny Hardaway	75	5’9” – 6’9”
Stephen Curry	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Steve Nash	80	5’9” – 6’9”
Terry Rozier III	80	5’9” – 6’4”
Trae Young	92	5’9” – 6’4”
Tyrese Haliburton	79	5’9” – 6’9”

And with that, you know everything we have on the NBA 2K25 Dribble animation requirements. For more on the game, check out our guides on how to use the jump shot creator and how to take your shirt off.

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Keenan McCall

Keenan has been a nerd from an early age, watching anime and playing games for as long as I can remember. Since obtaining a bachelor's degree in journalism back in 2017, he has written thousands of articles covering gaming, animation, and entertainment topics galore.