NBA 2K24 Best Animations for All Playmaking Moves

With so many to choose from, knowing the best animations in NBA 2K24 to use in MyCAREER can be a daunting task to tackle. In this NBA 2K24 best animations guide, we'll take a closer look the playmaking moves you'll want to keep in mind across multiple builds.

From pass style and dribble style to combo moves, having the right NBA 2K24 animations will make a huge difference game to game for your MyPLAYER. If you are looking for advice on one specific move, you can use our table of contents below to jump to the best NBA 2K24 animations you need.

NBA 2K24: Best Animations for Playmaking Moves

Before we get to each position, it's worth breaking down how these may vary from build to build in NBA 2K24. There's no universal best way to play, as many of the decisions you make will be dependent on your position, attributes, and overall gameplay preferences.

We'll break the NBA 2K24 best animations into four categories here and pinpoint some of the best options at Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and for Big Men at Center or other positions.

Best Point Guard animations in NBA 2K24 will be focused on players with a build height under 6' 5'', best Shooting Guard and Small Forward animations will center on builds with a height between 6' 5'' and 6' 9'', and finally the Big Man require a height under 6' 10'' for the ideal animations in NBA 2K24.

If you notice any of these NBA 2K24 animations aren't showing up in MyCAREER, make sure you've checked the Animations Store to see if you need to purchase them. The vast majority of animations are free, and even the few that aren't are relatively inexpensive for your MyPLAYER. You can also use our guide to the best badges in NBA 2K24 to complement every move you do.

Best Pass Style

While many of these animations will be broken down more simply by height and position, Pass Style is a little looser and will usually work across all builds and positions. First off, one of the best options for Pass Style in NBA 2K24 is actually going to be "None," which is your default in MyCAREER.

This is an all-around and very reliable Pass Style, so there's definitely no harm in sticking to it. If you want something a bit different, here are a few picks for best Pass Style in NBA 2K24 and the requirements for them:

• Tyrese Haliburton (Requires Pass Accuracy 89+)
• Nikola Jokic (Requires Pass Accuracy 80+)
• Domantas Sabonis (Requires Pass Accuracy 75+)

Once again, "None" is a safe option. If you want to stick there and focus on upgrading other attributes with VC before getting your Pass Accuracy up for the Jokic or Haliburton options later, that's not a bad plan.

Best Dribble Style

Here are the best Dribble Style animations in NBA 2K24:

• Point Guard: Kyrie Irving, Requires 90+ Speed With Ball
• Shooting Guard: Magic Johnson, Requires 75+ Speed With Ball
• Small Forward: Magic Johnson, Requires 75+ Speed With Ball
• Big Man: Michael Jordan, Requires 75+ Speed With Ball

Best Signature Size-Up

Here are the best Signature Size-Up animations in NBA 2K24:

• Point Guard: Steve Francis, Requires 95+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Ja Morant, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: Ja Morant, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Paul George, Requires 75+ Ball Handle

Best Regular Breakdown Combo

Here are the best Regular Breakdown Combo animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: De'Aaron Fox, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: De'Aaron Fox, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: De'Aaron Fox, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Requires 65+ Ball Handle

Best Aggressive Breakdown Combo

Here are the best Aggressive Breakdown Combo animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Isaiah Thomas, Requires 85+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Russell Westbrook, Requires 70+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: Russell Westbrook, Requires 70+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Luka Doncic, Requires 70+ Ball Handle

Best Escape Moves

Here are the best Escape Moves animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Trae Young, Requires 92+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Kemba Walker, Requires 86+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: LeBron James, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Luka Doncic, Requires 70+ Ball Handle

Best Combo Moves

Here are the best Combo Moves animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Darius Garland, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Tim Hardaway, Requires 90+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: De'Aaron Fox, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Pro, Requires 70+ Ball Handle

Best Crossover

Here are the best Crossover animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Darius Garland, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant, Requires 88+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: De'Aaron Fox, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Basic, No Requirements

Best Behind the Back

Here are the best Behind the Back animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Steph Curry, Requires 92+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Jamal Murray, Requires 83+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: DeMar DeRozan, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Basic, No Requirements 

Best Spin

Here are the best Spin animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Kawhi Leonard, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Penny Hardaway, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: Penny Hardaway, Requires 75+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Basic, No Requirements

Best Hesitation

Here are the best Hesitation animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Scottie Pippen, Requires 70+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Ja Morant, Requires 70+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: Ja Morant, Requires 70+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Larry Bird, Requires 70+ Ball Handle

Best Stepback

Here are the best Stepback animations in NBA 2K24: 

• Point Guard: Luka Doncic, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Shooting Guard: Kemba Walker, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Small Forward: Kemba Walker, Requires 80+ Ball Handle
• Big Man: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Requires 70+ Ball Handle

That wraps up our look at the best animations in NBA 2K24, but you'll also want to keep in mind that trying out different builds is a great way to figure out how you can best dominate others in the game. Check out our guide to the best builds in NBA 2K24 to have a starting point as you test out other positions and ways of playing the game with the animations provided here.