How to dunk in NBA 2K24: Hop Step, Two-Hand, more

NBA 2K24 features many gameplay movements to dunk on your opponents. These range from standard two-hand dunks to flashy rim hangs. Here’s everything you need to know on how to dunk in NBA 2K24.

NBA 2K24 introduces many new and returning gameplay mechanics that fans love. Among the fan-favorite features, we can find ankle-breakers, flashy passes, and the Euro-Step, but no mechanic compares to dunks.

If you want to humiliate your opponent and finish the play by scoring points, you must perform dunks whenever you can. However, if you’re just getting started in NBA 2K24 and don’t know how to do it, here’s everything you need to know to dunk in NBA 2K24.

Here’s how to dunk in NBA 2K24.

• NBA 2K24: How to dunk
• NBA 2K24: Standard Dunks
• NBA 2K24: Advanced Dunks

NBA 2K24: How to dunk

Dunking in NBA 2K24 requires more than just the button prompts. It’s crucial to nail the timing on your dunk meter and to make sure that there’s enough space to attempt a dunk in the first place. Positioning is also important, as trying to dunk while being contested reduces the chances of success.

Beyond this, you need to make sure that your players have the contact dunk requirements for attempting more advanced maneuvers.

NBA 2K24: Standard Dunks

Here’s a list of the Standard or basic dunks you can execute in NBA 2K24:

• Two-Hand Dunk: Run to the hoop using R2/RT and hold the right stick up while driving in close range.
• Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk: Run to the hoop using R2/RT and hold the right stick left or right in close range.
• Skill Dunk: Run to the hoop using R2/RT, flick the right stick up, and then quickly hold the right stick down. Release the right stick to neutral to time the dunk.
• Flashy Dunk: Run to the hoop using R2/RT and hold the right stick down while driving.

NBA 2K24: Advanced Dunks

Here’s a list of the Advanced dunks you can execute in NBA 2K24:

• Rim Hang: Hold RT/R2 after dunking and move the right stick up or down.
• Euro Step Dunk: Flick the right stick in the direction of the ball hand then flick it in the opposite direction. Hold RT/R2 to finish.
• Spin Dunk: Double-tap Square/X while holding RT/R2. To control spin, rotate the right stick in the desired direction.
• Hop Step Dunk: While driving towards the basket press and hold Square/X, while holding down RT/R2.
• Baseline Reverse Dunk: While driving from the wing, point the right stick in the direction of the baseline and hold RT or R2.

All in all, that’s everything you need to know in order to dunk in NBA 2K24. For more on the game, check out our other guides:

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