What are these dribble rankings?

These rankings are the opinion of our dribble team after using the moves in game. The ways we rank a dribble move change depending on the most relevant metrics to each move.

NBA 2k24 Dribble Style Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightSpeed w/ BallCross LaunchSpeed BoostBlowout DribbleExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Speed w/ Ball
40
Cross Launch
D-
Speed Boost
D-
Blowout Dribble
C
Explanation
Basic is the bottom tier of dribble styles. Having the least amount of explosiveness in all of the dribble styles
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Speed w/ Ball
70
Cross Launch
B
Speed Boost
C-
Blowout Dribble
B
Explanation
Normal seems to be a nice go-to when it comes to builds with no ball handle or speed with ball. It’s not much, but the cross launch can lead to beating defenders with a very explosive first step
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Speed w/ Ball
80
Cross Launch
C+
Speed Boost
C-
Blowout Dribble
B
Explanation
Pro animations are usually better than ‘normal’ animations but with dribble styles ‘normal’ actually has the faster cross launch animation. Both cross launches are very similar, and speed boosts are relatively the same.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Speed w/ Ball
75
Cross Launch
D-
Speed Boost
D+
Blowout Dribble
B
Explanation
Kevin Durant's dribble style is one of the lower tiers. Needing a 75 speed with ball requirement, some dribble styles with a 40 speed with ball requirement seem better to use.

NBA 2k24 Signature Size-Up Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleCrossBetween the LegsBehind the BackChaining MovesExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Cross
D
Between the Legs
C-
Behind the Back
D
Chaining Moves
F
Explanation
Basic is the bare minimum when it comes to size ups. Would not recommend dribbling with this.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
D+
Between the Legs
D+
Behind the Back
D+
Chaining Moves
D+
Explanation
Normal is ultimately better than ‘basic’ but not near the level that ‘pro’ is on.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Cross
C-
Between the Legs
C-
Behind the Back
C-
Chaining Moves
C+
Explanation
Pro is a better choice than ‘basic’ and ‘normal’ but comes with a tougher ball handle requirement at 70+. A very solid pick for lower ball handle builds, giving you the freedom of still dribbling fluently and chaining together moves.
Move
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
65
Cross
B
Between the Legs
C+
Behind the Back
D+
Chaining Moves
B
Explanation
Giannis has a solid size up that lets you slowly but effectively chain together his cross and between the legs.
Move
Carmelo Anthony
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
C
Between the Legs
C
Behind the Back
C-
Chaining Moves
C-
Explanation
Carmelo Anthony has a slower pace size up with wider crosses and behind the backs.
Move
Maite Cazorla
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
60
Cross
D
Between the Legs
D
Behind the Back
D
Chaining Moves
D
Explanation
Maite Cazorla is a lower tier size up with not much to offer. Slow in all catagories.
Move
J. Cole
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
D
Between the Legs
D
Behind the Back
D
Chaining Moves
D
Explanation
J. Cole sadly has a pretty slow size up.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
D+
Between the Legs
D+
Behind the Back
C
Chaining Moves
D+
Explanation
Luka Doncic isn't a fast size up nor is it good for chaining together moves but still a solid choice for those wanting to replicate his play style.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Cross
B
Between the Legs
C+
Behind the Back
C+
Chaining Moves
B
Explanation
Kevin Durant has an unusaul size up. He has amazing double moves chains with the cross and the behind the back. If practices, it can be a really nice size up to use.
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
65
Cross
B
Between the Legs
B-
Behind the Back
B
Chaining Moves
B
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has a solid crossover and behind the back. Can also chain together the crossover with the between the legs.
Move
Candace Parker
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
60
Cross
C
Between the Legs
C-
Behind the Back
C
Chaining Moves
C+
Explanation
Candace Parker has a unique behind the back animation with some solid chains. Some pretty below average individual moves.
Move
Rajon Rondo
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
C-
Between the Legs
C+
Behind the Back
C-
Chaining Moves
C-
Explanation
Rajon Rondo has a nice between the legs chain but pretty bad individual moves.
Move
Breanna Stewart
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
60
Cross
D
Between the Legs
D
Behind the Back
D
Chaining Moves
D
Explanation
Breanna Stewart is a super slow and sluggish size up package
Move
Zion Williamson
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Cross
C
Between the Legs
C+
Behind the Back
C
Chaining Moves
C+
Explanation
Zion Williamson has some pretty slow and stiff movement with his size up moves but they chain together fluently

NBA 2k24 Regular Breakdown Combo Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Basic is the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Normal isn't too bad for a 40 ball handle requirement.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
B
Explanation
Pro is one of the shiftiest regular breakdown combos we have and its only at a 70 ball handle requirement
Move
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
65
Overall
D
Explanation
Giannis has a relativley slow regular breakdown combo.
Move
Kobe Bryant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
88
Overall
C+
Explanation
Kobe Bryants combo is very good to use but has that high 88 ball handle requirment.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Luka Doncic starts slow but speeds up throughout his combo.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Overall
D+
Explanation
Kevin Durant has a pretty slow combo and moves forward so just be careful with this one.
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
65
Overall
C
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has a protective combo but is relatively slow. Could be nice for wing players with that 65 ball handle requirment.
Move
Russell Westbrook
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
D
Explanation
Russell Westbrook has a very short animation of faking a drive but i dont think its good enough of an animation for a defender to respect.
Move
Coby White
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
B
Explanation
Coby White has a fast regular size up combo for those who want to dribble fast.
Move
Jason Williams
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Overall
B-
Explanation
Jason Williams has a short animation that keeps the ball protected but also dribbles fast.
Move
Trae Young
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
92
Overall
C
Explanation
Trae Young has a 'glidey' animation that brings him forward and glides him around the court so just be careful using this.

NBA 2k24 Aggressive Breakdown Combo Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Basic has the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D+
Explanation
Normal aggresssive breakdown combo isn't too bad. Brings you forwards with several between the legs.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Pro has a really solid aggressive breakdown combo with only a 70 ball handle requirment.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Luka Doncic has a surprisingly shifty aggressive breakdown combo.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Overall
C
Explanation
Kevin Durant has a very solid aggressive breakdown combo.
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
65
Overall
C
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has a low requirement of 65 ball handle and is a very usable animation.
Move
Zion Williamson
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Zion Williamson has a solid combo but his very last move is unprotected.

NBA 2k24 Escape Move Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D-
Explanation
Basic is the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
C
Explanation
Normal has a very low ball handle requirment (40) and is perfect for builds that don't have access to anything else.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Pro is all around pretty decent but its a toss up in terms of if its better than 'Normal' here.
Move
Kobe Bryant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
88
Overall
B+
Explanation
Kobe Bryant is a very solid option here. His turbo cross is top 3 and his between the legs isnt too bad either.
Move
Jimmy Butler
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C+
Explanation
Jimmy Bulter was surprising to test as it was a lot better than expected. Recommended to those who want the feeling of something new but still be competitive.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
D
Explanation
Luka Doncic is right next to 'Basic' in terms of its usability. Very slow.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
B
Explanation
Kevin Durant is a great option for those with a lower ball handle. (75+)
Move
Joel Embiid
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
55
Overall
D
Explanation
Joel Embiid is tough for those low ball handle builds (55+) you have to figure out which one you like better, this or 'Normal'.
Move
Paul George
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C-
Explanation
Paul George is similar to 'Normal' escape move. Really stiff.
Move
James Harden
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C+
Explanation
James Harden became popular at the end of 2k23 due to its shiftiness and different movement. Not a bad option.
Move
LeBron James
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
D+
Explanation
Lebron James has really stiff and slow animations,
Move
Zach LaVine
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
D+
Explanation
Zach LaVine has slower animations than most of its competitors.

NBA 2k24 Combo Move Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Basic is the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
D
Explanation
Normal isn't much better than 'Basic' here.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Pro is faster than Normal and Basic.
Move
Kobe Bryant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
88
Overall
C
Explanation
Kobe has a solid animation here.
Move
Tim Hardaway
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
90
Overall
C+
Explanation
Tim Hardaway has a very quick combo move here.
Move
James Harden
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
D+
Explanation
James harden has a lower tier combo move.
Move
Zach Lavine
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C
Explanation
Zach LaVine has a nice driving combo move.

NBA 2k24 Crossover Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
C
Explanation
Basic surprisingly has a usable crossover animation for those that cant get anthing else.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
C
Explanation
Normal is similar to basic and you cant go wrong with either one if you have no other options.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Pro is very similar to both Basic and Normal with a faster moving between the legs animation than the both of them.
Move
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Giannis is very similar to Basic and Normal.
Move
Kobe Bryant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
88
Overall
A
Explanation
Kobe Bryant has one of the fastest crossovers here.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C+
Explanation
Luka Doncic has a decent drop crossover here.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C+
Explanation
Kevin Durant is a very solid option with a good animation overall and a lower ball handle requirement of 75+.
Move
Anthony Edwards
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
76
Overall
C
Explanation
Anthony Edwards crossover looks like he's running in mud.
Move
Michael Jordan
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C+
Explanation
Michael Jordan has a solid moving crossover.
Move
Zach LaVine
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
B-
Explanation
Zach LaVine has a very nice push crossover here.
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has a hiccup at the begginning of the crossover ultimately slowing it down.
Move
Chris Paul
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C
Explanation
Chris paul has a nice drop crossover here.
Move
Jayson Tatum
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Jayson Tatum has a solid animation.
Move
Jason Williams
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
D+
Explanation
Jason Williams is pretty slow.
Move
Zion Williamson
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Zion Williams is pretty slow here.

NBA 2k24 Behind the Back Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D-
Explanation
Basic behind is the slowest of them all.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
D+
Explanation
Normal has a decent standing behind the back but the moving one isn't much better than 'Basics'
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C+
Explanation
Pro has both a good standing and moving behind the back.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
D+
Explanation
Luka Doncic has some pretty slow animations.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Kevin Durant has a solid standing behind the back but his moving one is so slow.
Move
LeBron James
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
D+
Explanation
LeBron James has a decent standing behind the back. His moving looks nice but has a little hiccup before.
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C-
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has some slow animations here.
Move
Chris Paul
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Overall
C+
Explanation
Chris Paul is solid all around.
Move
Scottie Pippen
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
D+
Explanation
Scottie Pippen is usable but hard to put it over its competitors.
Move
Jayson Tatum
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C-
Explanation
Jayson Tatum is decent all around for that 75 ball handle rating.
Move
Andrew Wiggins
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Andrew Wiggins has a good standing behind the back but his moving one is pretty slow and stiff.

NBA 2k24 Spin Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D-
Explanation
Basic has the lowest tier of dribbling animations. A very slow spin here.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
D
Explanation
Normal spin isn't much better than basic. it even has some of the same animations.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Pro is faster than 'Normal' and 'Basic'.
Move
Jimmy Butler
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Move
Anthony Davis
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Move
Anthony Edwards
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
76
Overall
C
Explanation
Move
Penny Hardaway
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
B-
Explanation
Move
LeBron James
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Nikola Jokic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
55
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Steve Nash
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C
Explanation
Move
Jayson Tatum
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Karl-Anthony Towns
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Move
Andrew Wiggins
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation

NBA 2k24 Stepback Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Basic has the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
D+
Explanation
Normal isn't a bad option for anyone lower than a 70 ball handle.
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Pro has some clean animations. All around solid.
Move
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Giannis has a decent snatchback but a slower moving hopback than pro.
Move
Jimmy Butler
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Jimmy Butler has another amazingly sharp moving hopback here along with other solid animations.
Move
Vince Carter
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C
Explanation
Vince Carter is a favorite for those 6'9-6'11 builds.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
C-
Explanation
Luka Donic has his amazingly popular moving stepback here that a lot of people usind during 2k23.
Move
Joel Embiid
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
55
Overall
D
Explanation
Joel Ebiid might has the worst animations out of all the stepbacks here.
Move
Zach LaVine
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C-
Explanation
Move
Kawhi Leonard
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Kawhi Leonard has a below average snatchback but everything else is decent.
Move
Jayson Tatum
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C-
Explanation
Jayson Tatum has some slower moves here.
Move
Kemba Walker
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
86
Overall
C+
Explanation
Kemba Walker is never a bad option. Having all around good animations.

NBA 2k24 Hesitation Grades

MoveMin HeightMax HeightBall HandleOverallExplanation
Move
Basic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
25
Overall
D
Explanation
Basic has the lowest tier of dribbling animations.
Move
Normal
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
40
Overall
D+
Explanation
Normal has a decent moving hesitation as well as other solid animations
Move
Pro
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Pro is never a bad option especially with hesitations. Some fast moves coming out of this animation.
Move
Larry Bird
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C-
Explanation
Larry Bird has some short clean animations here.
Move
Luka Doncic
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
D+
Explanation
Luka Doncic has some pretty slow and stiff animations.
Move
Kevin Durant
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
80
Overall
B-
Explanation
Kevin Durant always has nice animations for his low rating requirements and it doesn't change here.
Move
Anthony Edwar
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
76
Overall
C
Explanation
Anthony Edwards has a solid moving hesitation.
Move
Paul George
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Paul George has a nice moving hesitation with other solid animations.
Move
Chris Paul
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
85
Overall
B-
Explanation
Chris Paul has some really nice animations but its hard to put over other options at its 85 ball handle requirement.
Move
Scottie Pippen
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
70
Overall
C+
Explanation
Scottie Pippen has a solid moving hesitation as well as other decent animations. A very good option for those with a 70 ball handle.
Move
Jayson Tatum
Min Height
5'7
Max Height
7'3
Ball Handle
75
Overall
C
Explanation
Jayson Tatum has some clunky animations here.
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