Several new dribbling animation styles have been added to NBA 2K24. However, players interested in trying those dribble maneuvers need to keep some restrictive requirements in mind. While players can do the exact dribbling animation of their favorite players, the best dribbling styles are unlocked in Pro Styles, and you have to meet certain requirements.
In this guide, we will be discussing all the NBA 2K24 dribbling requirements for different animations. Like before, the game has 3 dribbling styles: basic, normal, and pro and every tier requires a different set of parameters you must meet. Without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.
How to dribble in NBA 2K24?
Before we get into the requirements for the different dribbling levels, it is important to understand how exactly dribbling works in the game. For the most basic dribble maneuver in NBA 2K24, you must flick the right stick on your controller left or right to pass the ball between your left and right hands.
You can also flick the right stick diagonally (from either the top right or left) to pass the ball across your legs. Furthermore, to pass the ball behind your back, you can flick the right stick either left or right and then quickly follow it up by pulling it down.
Basic dribbling requirements
Basic dribbling has no requirement in the game. You can do basic dribbling maneuvers at any speed and with any player. There is no height requirement either.
Normal dribbling requirements in NBA 2K24
In NBA 2K24, you can do normal-style dribbling with any player’s height. However, your speed with the ball must be a minimum of 40+, while the recommended is 60.
Pro dribbling requirements
Regarding pro dribbling in any NBA title, your speed with the ball matters a lot. As pro dribbling styles have unique veteran player animations, you have to meet the minimum height requirement in most cases.
For a pro dribbling style, your height must be under 6’5”, and your Speed with the ball must be at least 40+.
Here is a list of all pro dribbling styles with required attributes:
| Dribbling Animation | Speed with Ball | Required height |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bryant | 88+ | <6’10” |
| Stephen Curry | 92+ | <6’5” |
| James Harden | 75+ | <6’10” |
| Kyrie Irving | 90+ | <6’5” |
| Magic Johnson | 75+ | <6’10” |
| Zach Lavine | 75+ | <6’10” |
| Damian Lillard | 90+ | <6’5” |
| Ja Morant | 85+ | <6’10” |
| Steve Nash | 83+ | <6’5” |
| John Stockton | 75+ | <6’5” |
| Trae Young | 92+ | <6’5” |
| Seimone Augustus | 40+ | <6’10” |
| Chelsea Gray | 40+ | <6’10” |
| Arike Ogunbowale | 40+ | <6’10” |
| Gabby Williams | 40+ | <6’10” |
