dribble requirements for the NBA 2K23 and other move unlock requirements will be even more generous in 2023 than they were with the previous game. Ball handle stat requirements are lower and more varied, while speed with ball is less important than ever. Determination of height is also more lenient, so you should have plenty of styles to choose from across all categories.
In NBA 2K23, how do you improve attribute statistics?
How to raise attribute stats in NBA 2K23
This time, you can invest in VC and the games currency to increase points. This time, no training room grinding is necessary. While you can spend real money to get more VC, we dont recommend that (at all) you can earn points by playing MyCareer matches, answering 2KTV questions, and sometimes using locker codes.
NBA 2K23 dribble unlock requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handle | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Pro | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Big | Any | Any | 6''''10 | 7''''3 |
| Seimone Augustus | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Gabby Williams | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''10 |
| Michael Jordan | 75 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Stephen Curry | 92 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| LeBron James | 75 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Zach Levine | 75 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Steve Nash | 80 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Jerry West | 85 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Devin Booker | 80 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Damian Lillard | 90 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Allen Iverson | 85 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Chris Paul | 80 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| James Harden | 75 | Any | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Joel Embiid | 65 | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
So far, the most popular dribble styles are:
- Michael Jordan
- LeBron James
- Pro
Regardless of the player''s build, each of these is comparatively straightforward to obtain, and they lend themselves to simple combo setups.
NBA 2K23 signature size up requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handle | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | |
| Stephen Curry | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Trae Young | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Kyrie Irving | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Kobe Bryant | Any | 88 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kemba Walker | Any | 86 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Jason Williams | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Isaiah Thomas | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Tracy McGrady | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| James Harden | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Penny Hardaway | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Steve Francis | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Kevin Durant | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Lamelo Ball | Any | 85 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Rafer Alston | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| De''''Aaron Fox | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Darius Garland | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Jason Kidd | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Stephon Marbury | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Steve Nash | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Chris Paul | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Jordan Poole | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Terry Rozier | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Devin Booker | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Cade Cunningham | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Demar Derozan | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Paul George | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jrue Holiday | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Zach LaVine | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Ja Morant | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| D''''Angelo Russell | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jalen Suggs | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Carmelo Anthony | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Desmond Bane | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jimmy Butler | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| J. Cole | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| LeBron James | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jeremy Lin | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kyle Lowry | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''4 |
| Rajon Rondo | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Russell Westbrook | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Zion Williamson | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Ben Simmons | Any | 65 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Any | 65 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Any | 65 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
Carmelo Anthony has been the most popular choice so far, although the game''s meta might change. Anthony''s size up makes it easy to feint and lead into a combo while your opponent is resting guessing what your next move might be.
NBA 2K23 Size Up Escape Package requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handle | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Damien Lillard | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kyrie Irving | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kobe Bryant | Any | 88 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| John Wall | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Paul George | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| LeBron James | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Luka Donocic | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
- Kyrie Irving
- Kobe Bryant
- LeBron James
So far, Kobe Bryant''s escape package is one of the best at sidestepping your opponent''s defense, but Kyrie Irving and LeBron James are excellent backup options, especially since James'' package has a much lower handling requirement.
NBA 2K23 Moving Crossover requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handling | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Trae Young | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Stephen Curry | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kyrie Irving | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Damian Lillard | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kobe Bryant | Any | 88 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| James Harden | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jordan Poole | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Russell Westbrook | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| LaMelo Ball | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Lonzo Ball | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Devin Booker | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kevin Durant | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Michael Jordan | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Zach LaVine | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Jayson Tatum | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| LeBron James | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
Michael Jordan and Kevin LaVine are your best options, at least to start with, since both have a very low handling requirement. However, Jayson Tatum is a popular choice in the meta, as his animation tends to be a bit faster.
NBA 2K23 Moving Behind the Back requirements
| Animation | Speed with Ball | Ball Handling | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Stephen Curry | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Trae Young | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Damian Lillard | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kyrie Irving | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Allen Iverson | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| James Harden | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Ja Morant | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Zach LaVine | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
Kyrie Irving was a popular choice in NBA 2K22, and his style is still one of the best in NBA 2K23. Damian Lillard is a close second, but if you want a lower-stat option, check out Zach LaVine.
NBA 2K23 Moving Spins requirements
| Animation | Speed with Ball | Ball Handling | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| LeBron James | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Steve Nash | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| John Wall | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kevin Butler | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Jimmy Durant | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Penny Hardaway | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Jayson Tatum | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Andrew Wiggins | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Joel Embiid | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
The basic moving shift might sound, well, simple, but it''ll always help you until you have mastered Joel Embiid''s style, which is among the most popular.
NBA 2K23 Moving Hesitations requirements
| Animation | Speed with Ball | Ball Handling | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Kyrie Irving | Any | 90 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Kevin Durant | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| James Harden | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Luca Doncic | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Rajon Rondo | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Zach LaVine | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
Luca Doncic''s style is the clear winner in this regard. This one is given a complete stop for the ultimate fakeout.
NBA 2K23 Moving Stepback requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handle | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Stephen Curry | Any | 92 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| James Harden | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| John Wall | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Luca Doncic | Any | 80 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Chris Paul | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 6''''9 |
| Jayson Tatum | Any | 75 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Giannis Antetokounompo | Any | 70 | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Vince Carter | Any | 70 | 5''''7 |
Luca Doncic and Stephen Curry are two solid choices for defeating your opponent, but Chris Paul is making some tweaks with players. Try giving his style a try if you want something different.
NBA 2K23 Triple Threat requirements
| Style | Speed with Ball | Ball Handle | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Basic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Pro | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Devon Booker | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Kobe Bryant | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Zach LaVine | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Zion Williamson | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Michael Williamson | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Joel Embiid | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
| Luca Doncic | Any | Any | 5''''7 | 7''''3 |
Devin Booker is, therefore, one of the most popular choices, although, admitably, there isn''t as much variation between the various styles on offer in this category.
