NBA 2K23 has multiple dribble moves/animations that you can choose from.
Having the best dribble moves will help you to easily get past defenders.
There are multiple types of moves including dribble styles, signature size-ups, size-up escape packages, and more.
However, each of them has its own requirements like minimum height and ball handle.
This guide contains the best dribble moves and animations for all builds in NBA 2K23 for next-gen and current-gen.
Best dribble moves in NBA 2K23
Bigs (6’10” and up)
The best dribble moves for Bigs (6’10” and up) in 2K23 are a Pro dribble style, Kevin Durant (signature size-ups), LeBron James (size-up escape packages), and Donovan Mitchell (moving crossovers).
Dribble styles
- S Tier: Pro
Signature size-ups
- S Tier: Kevin Durant
- S Tier: Ben Simmons
Size-up escape packages
- S Tier: LeBron James
- S Tier: Paul George
- A Tier: Kobe Bryant
- A Tier: Luka Doncic
Moving crossovers
- S Tier: Donovan Mitchell
- A Tier: LeBron James
- A Tier: Michael Jordan
- A Tier: James Harden
Moving behind the backs
- S Tier: Pro
Moving spins
- S Tier: Penny Hardaway
- S Tier: Steve Nash
Moving hesitations
- S Tier: Luka Doncic
- S Tier: Zach LeVine
Moving stepbacks
- S Tier: James Harden
Triple threat styles
- S Tier: Michael Jordan
Pass style
- S Tier: Stephen Curry
- S Tier: Jason Williams
Swings (6’5″ to 6’9″)
The best dribble moves for Swings (6’5″ to 6’9″) in 2K23 are a Michael Jordan dribble style, De’Aaron Fox (signature size-ups), John Wall (size-up escape packages), and Donovan Mitchell (moving crossovers).
Dribble styles
- S Tier: Michael Jordan
- S Tier: Chris Paul
- A Tier: Pro
Signature size-ups
- S Tier: De’Aaron Fox
- S Tier: Rafer Alston
- S Tier: Tracy McGrady
Size-up escape packages
- S Tier: John Wall
- S Tier: Paul George
- A Tier: LeBron James
Moving crossovers
- S Tier: Donovan Mitchell
- S Tier: James Harden
Moving behind the backs
- S Tier: Allen Iverson
- S Tier: Zach LaVine
- A Tier: Pro
Moving spins
- S Tier: Steve Nash
Moving hesitations
- S Tier: Luka Doncic
Moving stepbacks
- S Tier: James Harden
Triple threat styles
- S Tier: Michael Jordan
Pass style
- S Tier: Stephen Curry
- S Tier: Jason Williams
Guards (6’4″ and under)
The best dribble moves for Swings (6’5″ to 6’9″) in 2K23 are a Chris Paul dribble style, Trae Young (signature size-ups), John Wall (size-up escape packages), and James Harden (moving crossovers).
Dribble styles
- S Tier: Chris Paul
- S Tier: Michael Jordan
- A Tier: Damien Lillard
Signature size-ups
- S Tier: Trae Young
- S Tier: Steve Francis
- A Tier: Kyrie Irving
- A Tier: Stephen Curry
- A: Darius Garland
- A: Tracy McGrady
Size-up escape packages
- S Tier: John Wall
- A Tier: Kyrie Irving
- A Tier: Damien Lillard
Moving crossovers
- S Tier: James Harden
Moving behind the backs
- S Tier: Damien Lillard
- A Tier: Stephen Curry
Moving spins
- S Tier: Steve Nash
Moving hesitations
- S Tier: Luka Doncic
Moving stepbacks
- S Tier: James Harden
Triple threat styles
- S Tier: Michael Jordan
Pass style
- S Tier: Stephen Curry
- S Tier: Jason Williams
