Dribble moves are perfect to create separation from a defender in NBA 2K25, giving players a wide-open shoot, opening a lane to the basket, and sometimes forcing an opponent to help out leaving a teammate wide-open.
Stringing together dribble moves can make a player almost indefensible, and if they're performed perfectly there is a good chance they break the opponents' ankles and create a highlight moment.
Best Dribble Styles in NBA 2K25
Dribble styles affect the way a player moves and can also provide a speed boost, making it much easier to get past opponents or create separation for a shot.
With dribble moves being such an important aspect of NBA 2K25, especially on MyCAREER and The City, it's crucial players know which are the best ones. However, similar to jumpshots, the best dribble moves vary from build to build, mostly because of players' heights.
A 7'0'' player won't be able to perform some dribbles a 6'2'' player will, as the latter is faster and more agile. But that doesn't mean there aren't good dribble moves for 7'0'' or even taller players.
When it comes to dribble styles and moves, speed with the ball and height are the two most important factors. The two are intertwined as the taller a player is the lower the max speed with the ball attribute cap is.
So players need to take into consideration these two things when choosing a dribble style or move. However, this is easier said than done as there are a plethora of dribble styles, which makes finding the best one for a specific build challenging.
Best Dribble Styles for 5'9'' and 6'4'' Builds
Players with 6'0'' and 6'4'' builds normally have great speed with the ball and can make use of most dribble styles in the game.
Here are the best 5'9'' and 6'4'' dribble styles in NBA 2K25 and their requirements:
Best Dribble Styles for 6'0'' and 6'4'' Builds |
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De'Aaron Fox - 90+ speed with ball |
Russell Westbrook - 86+ speed with ball |
Darius Garland - 85+ speed with ball |
Tyrese Maxey - 70+ speed with ball |
Coby White - 85+ Speed with ball |
At the time of writing, the three first dribble styles are clearly above all the others, with great speed boosts and dribble cross animations. However, the other dribble styles are also solid, and players can use them if they don't fit the requirements for any of the top three dribble styles.
Best Dribble Styles for 5'9'' and 6'9'' Builds
These dribble styles are perfect for taller guards, small forwards, and even power forwards. Most of them don't require such a high speed with the ball.
Here are the best 5'9'' and 6'9'' dribble styles in NBA 2K25 and their requirements:
Best 5'9'' and 6'9'' dribble styles in NBA 2K25 |
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Devin Booker - 80+ speed with ball |
Dejounte Murray - 86+ speed with ball
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Jalen Green - 75+ speed with ball |
James Harden - 75+ speed with ball |
Best Dribble Styles for 6'5'' and 6'9'' Builds
To equip these dribble styles players need to be at least 6'5'' and have a max height of 6'9''. These are the best dribble styles for small forwards, power forwards, and even centers.
Here are the best 6'5'' and 6'9'' dribble styles in NBA 2K25 and their requirements:
Best 6'5'' and 6'9'' dribble styles in NBA 2K25 |
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Jaylen Brown - 85 + speed with ball |
Jayson Tatum - 75 + speed with ball |
LeBron James - 75 + speed with ball |
Best Dribble Styles for 6'5'' and Higher
These dribble styles are great for centers, or power forwards that are taller than average.
Here are the best 6'5'' and higher dribble styles in NBA 2K25 and their requirements:
Best 6'5'' and higher dribble styles in NBA 2K25 |
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Zion Williamson - 60 + speed with ball |
Kevind Durant- 65 + speed with ball |
Domantas Sabonis - 40+ speed with ball |
These are the best dribble styles in NBA 2K25. Players are advised to try a few of them out as many can be used in most builds.
Learning how to perform all of the NBA 2K25 dribble moves is also very important, and can give players an advantage over opponents. Mastering the NBA 2K25 controls can help users with that.
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