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While most of the default or player specific jumpshot variations are decent, there are specific custom jumpshots that can take any NBA 2K25 build up a notch. You'll still need to work on your timing, but having the best jumpshot in NBA 2K25 could also ease the burden of needing perfect timing or feeling unable to locate the right release point. With so many factors at play, we've found multiple options for the best NBA 2K25 jumpshot at every build height and shot rating.
How to Get the Best Jump Shot in NBA 2K25
When you first dive into NBA 2K25 and work on your MyPLAYER build, there are plenty of different paths to take. You can make a fully custom build which allows ultimate control over specific rating caps and what you want the build to focus on, but this comes with a drawback if you like certain animations.
If you use one of the Pro-Tuned Builds or NBA Builds already present in NBA 2K25, each of these come already equipped with signature animations. Pro-Tuned Builds are a bit more varied in their animations, but NBA Builds will give you basically every single aspect of the specific player you've chosen.
The only problem is you might want to alter their jumpshot, and it won't let you do that unless you meet the rating requirements. Choosing a Steph Curry NBA Build will give you his jumpshot, but you can't then use his base for a custom jumpshot without meeting the rating requirements.
Just about every single aspect of a custom jumpshot in NBA 2K25 will alter the minimum 3-Point or Mid-Range Shot rating needed. That's why we've outlined four of the best jumpshots in NBA 2K25 below for each build height that require different minimum ratings.
If you want to tune one for yourself, it's best to do that while testing out a new build. The NBA 2K25 build creator now allows you to test out the build at multiple overall ratings in freestyle, 3v3, or 5v5 action. Try to ensure you've found a jumpshot you'll be comfortable with before committing to a build, as it'll be especially frustrating if you spend a ton of VC only to need a new build for your preferred jumpshot.
If you look at Shot Attributes while creating a custom jumpshot, the most important ones to consider will be Release Height and Release Speed. You generally want Release Speed as high as possible as this makes it more difficult for defenders to react before you get the shot off. Release Height needs to be high for shorter builds, but you can do fine with a low Release Height if you're using a very tall build. Timing Stability can help give you wiggle room when your timing isn't perfect, but players with consistent timing can do fine with low Timing Stability. Lastly, you can pretty much ignore Defensive Immunity altogether.
Whether you're looking for a new option on a current build or getting ready for your next one, the choke point on choosing a jumpshot will always be your 3-Point and Mid-Range Shot ratings. If you really want a jumpshot that has higher requirements, make sure to focus your early VC spending on improving one of those attributes so you gain access as quickly as possible.
Best Jumpshot for Build Height Under 6' 5''
If you're using a smaller player build under 6'5'', here are four of the best jumpshots you can use in NBA 2K25:
| Lower / Base | Bronny James Jr. | Jakobe Walter | Cameron Thomas | Kyrie Irving |
| Min Shot Rating | 76+ 3PT or Mid | 83+ 3PT or Mid | 88+ 3PT or Mid | 90+ 3PT or Mid |
| Upper Release 1 | Stephen Curry | Cameron Thomas | Oscar Robertson | Collin Sexton |
| Upper Release 2 | Oscar Robertson | Oscar Robertson | Tre Mann | Oscar Robertson |
| Visual Cue | Max, at Release | 29 ticks below max, just before Push | 16 ticks below max, between Push & Release | 39 ticks below max, just pash Push line |
| Release Speed |
Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick |
| Animation Blending |
30/70 | 51/49 | 61/39 | 30/70 |
Best Jumpshot for Build Height 6' 5'' to 6' 10''
For players using mid-sized builds anywhere between 6' 5'' and 6' 10'', these four jumpshots are among the best in NBA 2K25:
| Lower / Base | Jaylon Tyson | Jarrett Culver | Kobe Bryant | Ray Allen |
| Min Shot Rating | 79+ 3PT or Mid | 82+ 3PT or Mid | 86+ 3PT or Mid | 90+ 3PT or Mid |
| Upper Release 1 | Oscar Robertson | Troy Brown Jr. | Jaylen Brown | Oscar Robertson |
| Upper Release 2 | Charles Bassey | Kyle Korver | Saddiq Bey | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| Visual Cue | Max, at Release | 28 ticks below max, just after Push | 27 ticks below max, right on Push | 36 ticks below max, right on Push |
| Release Speed |
Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick |
| Animation Blending |
40/60 | 70/30 | 43/57 | 67/33 |
Best Jumpshot for Build Height 6' 10'' and Higher
If you're instead using a very tall build that's 6' 10'' or higher, make sure to try one of the best jumpshots in NBA 2K25:
| Lower / Base | Yves Missi | David Robinson | PJ Tucker | Michael Porter Jr. |
| Min Shot Rating | 66+ 3PT or Mid | 70+ 3PT or Mid | 80+ 3PT or Mid | 89+ 3PT or Mid |
| Upper Release 1 | Dirk Nowitzki | LaMarcus Aldridge | Montrezl Harrell | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Upper Release 2 | Kevin Love | Julius Randle | Kevin Durant | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Visual Cue | 17 ticks below max, right on Push | 38 ticks below max, just before Push | 32 ticks below max, right on Push | 14 ticks below max, just after Push |
| Release Speed |
Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick | Very Quick |
| Animation Blending |
60/40 | 25/75 | 50/50 | 84/16 |
We suggest sticking to the details above on each of these NBA 2K25 jumpshots, but the main thing you may want to adjust for your own preference is Visual Cue, which will always override any regular Visual Cue settings you set for your game. Each of the Visual Cue suggestions above were chosen with the speed of the full animation in mind, but feel free to change it if your timing is better at a different marker on the Visual Cue.
