Ranking The Best Dribble Moves in NBA 2K23 | Attack of the Fanboy

NBA 2K23 players can get the most out of their dribbling moves by performing combos on the floor that will send their opponents into the next dimension with the right hesitation based on the correct controls. In this guide, we will show you which dribble moves are the best in NBA 2K23. Here is our ranking for the best dribble moves in NBA 2K23.

Ranking of the Best Dribble Moves in NBA 2K23

Here are some of the best dribble moves in NBA 2K23 for those who want to speed past their competitors for an easy bucket:

Dribble Moves for Players Under 6’5″

Here are the best dribble moves for players who are on the shorter end, including point guards and shooting guards:

Dribble style – Chris Paul
Signature size-up – Steve Francis
Size-up escape – Trae Young
Moving crossover – Trae Young
Moving behind the back – Stephen Curry
Moving spin – John Wall
Moving hesitation – Kyrie Irving
Moving stepback – John Wall
Spin jumper – Allen Iverson
Hop jumper – Allen Iverson

A lot of these dribble moves move directly into your jump shot. With that in mind, you will want to tie in these dribble moves with what works best with the jump shot that leaves the greatest green shot window.

On top of that, if you are a shot creator, think about which takeover you want to use when performing these dribble moves on defenders to find your open shot.

Dribble Moves for Players Between 6’5″ and 6’10”

Down below you will find dribble moves for players whose heights range from 6’5″ to 6’10”, and more specifically for the majority of players in the game as most players in the NBA already range between these heights:

Dribble style – Michael Jordan
Signature size-up – LeBron James
Size-up escape – LeBron James
Moving crossover – James Harden
Moving behind the back – Zach LaVine
Moving spin – Penny Hardaway
Moving hesitation – Luka Dončić
Moving stepback – Luka Dončić
Spin jumper – Penny Hardaway
Hop jumper – James Harden

Though you won’t necessarily take over the entire game by yourself with these dribble moves, it will help get you by defenders for more open looks in NBA 2K23.

All Other Dribble Controls for NBA 2K23

NBA 2K23 is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PCs.

MOVE	PS4 & PS5	XBOX ONE / SERIES X\|S
Signature Size-up	Quickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves	Quickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves
In and Out	Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand	Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Hesitation	Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand	Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation Escape	R2+ move & hold RS right when dribbling with right hand	RT + Move & hold RS right when dribbling with right hand
Crossover	Move RS up then quickly release	Move RS up then quickly release
Attacking Crossover	R2 + move RS up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand	RT + move RS up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Between Legs Cross	Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand	Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Escape Crossover	R2 + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand	RT + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back	Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand	Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back Escape	R2 + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand	RT + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
Stepback	Move RS down then quickly release	Move RS down then quickly release
Stepback Escape	R2 + move RS down then quickly release	RT + move RS down then quickly release
Spin	Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly & release when dribbling with right hand	Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly & release when dribbling with right hand
Half Spin	Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand	Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hard Stop / Stutter	Tap L2 while driving for a quick change of speed	Tap LT while driving for a quick change of speed
Hold Off Defenders	Hold L2	Hold LT
Triple Threat Side Jab	Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Large Jab	Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Small Jab	Move RS up right (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS up right (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover	Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Full-Stepover	Move RS up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover	Move RS left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Move RS left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Pump Fake	Move RS down then quickly release	Move RS down then quickly release
Triple Threat Side Hesitation	R2 + move RS left or right then quickly release	RT + move RS left or right then quickly release
Triple Threat Attack Hesitation	R2 + move RS up left or up right then quickly release	RT + move RS up left or up right then quickly release
Triple Threat Stepback	R2 + move RS down then quickly release	RT + move RS down then quickly release
Triple Threat Spin-Out	Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out	Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)	Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)