Dunking is the best thing you can experience in NBA 2K25, as it allows you to assert dominance over the opponent and also makes for a splendid highlight.
There are many dunks in NBA 2K25, but you need to fulfill specific requirements to equip and use those animations. Height is the biggest factor when it comes to dunk animations, but vertical, driving dunk, and standing dunk attributes are also important.
So let's find out all the dunk animations in NBA 2K25.
Dunk Animations in NBA 2K25
To equip a dunk animation in NBA 2K25 a player needs to fulfill a set of requirements, which vary from dunk to dunk. That's why certain types of dunks aren't available for small point guards or shooting guards, mainly because of their height or standing dunk.
There are also centers, power forwards, and small forwards, that can't execute certain types of dunks because they are too tall, have a low vertical, or a low driving dunk attribute.
That's why it's crucial you know the requirements for each dunk animation, or at least for the ones your MyPLAYER character can perform. This way you will have an easier time choosing which dunk to equip.
Knowing all the dunk requirements can also be useful on the court, as it will tell you what type of dunks opponent players with a certain build can or can't perform. This will make defending them much easier and can even be the difference between winning or losing.
Without further ado, let's find out all the dunk animation requirements in NBA 2K25, starting with the signature dunk animations.
Signature Dunk Animation Requirements
Player | Minimum Height | Maximum Height | Driving Dunk | Standing Dunk | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Gordon | 6'5" | 6'9" | 80 | 55 | 60 |
Andrew Wiggins | 6'5" | 6'9" | 92 | Any | 75 |
Anthony Edwards | 5'9" | 6'9" | 82 | Any | 62 |
Ben Simmons | 6'5" | 6'9" | 75 | 65 |
45 |
CJ McCollum | 5'9" | 6'10" | 40 | Any | Any |
Clyde Drexler | 5'9" | 6'10" | 84 | Any | 64 |
Darryl Dawkins | 6'10" | 7'3" | 73 | 75 | 50 |
De’Aaron Fox | 5'9" | 6'5" | 85 | Any | 70 |
DeMar DeRozan | 5'9″ | 6'10" | 73 | Any | 55 |
Devin Booker | 5'9″ | 6'10" | 80 | Any | 60 |
Contact Dunks Animation Requirements
Dunk Type | Minimum Height | Maximum Height | Driving Dunk | Standing Dunk | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro Contact Dunks Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 87 | Any | 75 |
Pro Contact Dunks Off One | 5'9" | 7'3" | 89 | Any | 78 |
Elite Contact Dunks Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 96 | Any | 82 |
Elite Contact Dunks Off One | 5'9" | 7'3" | 99 | Any | 90 |
Small Contact Dunks Off Two | 5'9" | 6'4" | 86 | Any | 75 |
Small Contact Dunks Off One | 5'9" | 6'4" | 93 | Any | 80 |
Pro Bigman Contact Dunks | 6'10" | 7'3" | Any | 80 | 60 |
Elite Bigman Contact Dunks | 6'10" | 7'3" | Any | 90 | 70 |
All Dunks Animation Requirements
Dunk Type | Minimum Height | Maximum Height | Driving Dunk | Standing Dunk | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Man Off Two | 6'10" | 7'3" | 36 | Any | Any |
Big Man Tomahawks Off Two | 6'10" | 7'3" | 50 | Any | Any |
Basic One-Handers Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 45 | Any | Any |
Athletic One-Handers Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 70 | Any | 50 |
Basic Hangs Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 40 | Any | Any |
Athletic Hangs Off One | 5'9" | 7'3" | 65 | Any | 45 |
Athletic Hangs Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 60 | Any | 40 |
Quick Drops Off One | 5'9" | 7'3" | 85 | Any | 65 |
Quick Drops Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 80 | Any | 60 |
Rim Grazers Off Two | 5'9" | 7'3" | 36 | Any | Any |
These are all the dunk animation requirements in NBA 2K25. You should pay close attention to these requirements as they will let you know which dunks you can or can't equip on your MyPLAYER.
When creating a MyPLAYER you should also take into account these requirements, especially if there is a particular set of dunks you want to be able to perform in MyCAREER or The City.