Contents1 NBA 2K24 Offensive Controls2 NBA 2K24 Defense Controls3 NBA 2K24 Shooting Controls4 NBA 2K24 Passing Controls5 NBA 2K24 Dribbling Controls6 NBA 2K24 Post Offense Controls In NBA 2K24, gameplay […]
Contents
- 1 NBA 2K24 Offensive Controls
- 2 NBA 2K24 Defense Controls
- 3 NBA 2K24 Shooting Controls
- 4 NBA 2K24 Passing Controls
- 5 NBA 2K24 Dribbling Controls
- 6 NBA 2K24 Post Offense Controls
In NBA 2K24, gameplay controls are grouped into several main categories: Offense, Defense, Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, and Post moves. Familiarizing yourself with these controls can significantly enhance your prowess on the court’s offensive and defensive ends.
See Also
NBA 2K24 Controls for Every Move on Xbox & PlayStationNBA 2K24 Controller Guide: Every Button You Need to Know | DiamondLobbyNBA 2k24 Controls Guide for Xbox and PlaystationNBA 2k24 SteuerungsanleitungThis year’s control setup still has the newly introduced Pro Stick gestures for powerful dunks that were present in the previous edition. These additional challenges make the in-game scenarios more realistic.
What else is new? What else remained the same? Here’s an in-depth controls guide to NBA 2K24 for all consoles.
NBA 2K24 Offensive Controls
Regarding offense, controls can be broadly segmented into On-Ball and Off-Ball Offense, like the previous year’s controls.
On-Ball Offense Controls
On-ball offense controls are used when controlling a player currently possessing the ball
See Also
Master the Controls of NBA 2K24!| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Pass | X | A |
| Bounce Pass | Circle | B |
| Lob Pass | Triangle | Y |
| Shoot | Square or RS | X or RS |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Icon Pass | R1 (choose receiver) | RB (choose receiver) |
| Call Timeout /Coaches Challenge | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS |
| On the Fly Coaching | Arrow-Pad | Arrow-Pad |
| Call Play | L1 | LB |
| Post Up | L2 | LT |
Off-Ball Offense Controls
Off-ball offense controls are used for directing players who aren’t handling the ball.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Call For Pass | X | A |
| Quick Screen | O | B |
| Jump Ball | Triangle (tap) | Y (tap) |
| Tell Teammate To Shoot | Square | X |
| Call For Alley-oop | Triangle | Y |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Call Timeout /Coach’s Challenge | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| Call for Screen | L1 | LB |
| Post Up | L2 | LT |
| On the Fly Coaching | Arrow-Pad | Arrow-Pad |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS |
NBA 2K24 Defense Controls
Defensive gameplay in NBA 2K24 also has both on-ball and off-ball control types.
On Ball Defense Controls
On-ball defense is relevant when you’re in control of a player tasked with guarding the ball carrier.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Hands Up | RS | RS |
| Short Contest | RS (move and release) | RS (move and release) |
| Post-Pull Chair | O (tap, while being backed down) | B (tap, while being backed down) |
| Player Swap | X | A |
| Take Charge | O | B |
| Block/Rebound | Triangle | Y |
| Steal | Square | X |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Icon Swap | R1 | RB |
| Double Team | L1 | LB |
| Intense Defense | L2 | LT |
| Intentional Foul | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| On the Fly Coaching | Arrow Pad | Arrow Pad |
Off-Ball Defense Controls
Off-ball defense controls for managing players who aren’t directly marking the ball handler.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| On Ball Steal | RS | RS |
| Dive for Loose Ball | Square (tap repeatedly while chasing a loose ball) | X (tap repeatedly while chasing a loose ball) |
| Player Swap | X | A |
| Box-Out Opponent | L2 (hold) | LT (hold) |
| Take Charge | O | B |
| Block/Rebound | Triangle | Y |
| Steal | Square | X |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Icon Swap | R1 | RB |
| Double Team | L1 | LB |
| Intense Defense | L2 | LT |
| Intentional Foul | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| On the Fly Coaching | Arrow Pad | Arrow Pad |
NBA 2K24 Shooting Controls
In every game mode of NBA 2K24, a strong grasp of the basic offensive controls is crucial. It’s arguably the fundamental skill set players must master to thrive in 2K24.
Additionally, understanding the shooting controls is key for those aspiring to excel at intermediate or advanced levels.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Jump Shot | Press & hold Square then release | Press & hold Y then release |
| Jump Shot Alt. Controls | Move and hold RS down, then release | Move and hold RS down, then release |
| Free Throw | Press & hold square then release(when at the line) | Press and hold Y then release(when at the line) |
| Free Throw Alt. Controls | Move and hold RS down, then release, when at line | Move and hold RS down, then release, when at line |
| Layup | Move & hold RS up(when driving) | Move & hold Rs up(when driving) |
| Bank Shot | Move and hold RS up, and release | Move and hold RS up, and release |
| Runner / Floater | Move & hold RS down while driving | Move & hold RS down while driving |
| Reverse Layup | Move & hold the RS right(while driving along the baseline) | Move & hold RS right(while driving along the baseline) |
| Euro Step Layup | Double tap square while driving & hold LS towards the off hand | Double tap Y while driving & hold the LS towards the off hand |
| Cradle Layup | Double tap square when driving & hold LS towards the ball hand | Double tap Y when driving & hold LS towards the ball hand |
| Two-Hand Dunk | R2 + move & hold RS up while driving to basket | RT + move & hold RS up while driving to basket |
| Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk | R2 + move & hold RS up, left or right in close range | RT + move & hold RS up, left or right in close range |
| Flashy Dunk | R2 + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunk | RT + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunk |
| Pump Fake | Tap Square | Tap Y |
| Hop Gather | Tap Square while dribbling with L deflected | Tap Y while dribbling with L deflected |
| Spin Gather | Hold R2 + double tap Square | Hold RT + double tap Y |
| Half Spin Gather | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand |
| Step Through | Near basket, pump fake, then press & hold square | Near basket, pump fake, then press & hold Y |
| Putback | Press square when attempting an offensive rebound | Press Y when attempting an offensive rebound |
| Two-Hand Dunk | Up on Pro Stick (RS) | Up on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Strong Hand Dunk | Right on Pro Stick (RS) | Right on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Weak Hand Dunk | Left on Pro Stick (RS) | Left on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Rim Hang Dunk | Down on Pro Stick (RS) | Down on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Flashy Two-Hand Dunk | Up-up on Pro Stick (RS) | Up-up on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Flashy One-Hand Dunk | Down-up on Pro Stick (RS) | Down-up on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Normal Skill Dunk with Meter | Up-down on Pro Stick (RS) | Up-down on Pro Stick (RS) |
| Rim Hang Skill Dunk with Meter | Down-Down on pro stick (RS) (R2 and Pro Stick dunk gesture, LS to change momentum, RS to pull yourself up to the rim) | Down-Down on pro stick (RS) (RT and Pro Stick dunk gesture, LS to change momentum, RS to pull yourself up to the rim) |
| Quick Scoop Layup | Hold left or right stick | Hold left or right stick |
NBA 2K24 Passing Controls
Passing controls enable players to effectively distribute the ball, facilitating team play and setting up scoring opportunities. Mastering these controls is crucial for maintaining offensive flow and creating open shots on the court.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Normal Pass | Press X | Press A |
| Bounce Pass | Press O | Press B |
| Lob Pass | Press Triangle | Press Y |
| Skip Pass | Hold X to target a receiver further away | Hold A to target a receiver further away |
| Fake Pass | Triangle + O while standing or driving to the basket | B + Y while standing or driving to the basket |
| Jump Pass | Square + X while standing or driving to the basket | A + X while standing or driving to the basket |
| Icon Pass | Press R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver | Press RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver |
| Flashy Pass | Double tap O | Double tap B to pass |
| Alley-oop | Double tap Triangle | Double tap Y |
| Alley-oop to Self | Double tap triangle + move LS to the hoop | Double tap Y + move LS to the hoop |
| Lead to Basket Pass | Press & hold triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to pass. | Press & hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to pass. |
| Handoff Pass | Press & hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass. | Press & hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass. |
| Touch Pass | Press X before the first receiver gets the ball(Use LS to select the second receiver) | Press A before the first receiver gets the ball(Use LS to select the second receiver) |
| Pro Stick Pass | Press & hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass direction | Press & hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction |
| Give and Go | Press & hold X until the receiver catches the ball.Hold X & use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball back | Press & hold A until the receiver catches the ball.Hold A & use LS to move the initial passer. Release A to get the ball back |
| Rolling Inbound | Press triangle during baseline inbounds | Press Y during baseline inbounds |
NBA 2K24 Dribbling Controls
Dribbling controls allow players to handle the ball skilfully, enabling intricate moves and evading defenders. Mastery of these controls is key for driving to the basket, creating space, and setting up offensive plays.
| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Signature Size-up | Move & hold RS stick up from a standing dribble | Move & hold RS up from a standing dribble |
| Signature Park Size-up | Repeatedly tap L2 from a stand dribble | Repeatedly tap LT from a stand dribble |
| In and Out | Move RS right then quickly release while dribbling with your right hand. | Move RS up right then quickly release while dribbling with right hand |
| Hesitation | Move the RS then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Hesitation Escape | Move and hold RS right when dribbling with right hand | Move and hold RS right when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover | When dribbling with the right hand.Move RS up left then quickly release | When dribbling with the right hand.Move RS up left then quickly release |
| Crossover to Hesitation Escape | R2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | R2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover Escape | When dribbling with right hand move & hold RS up left | When dribbling with right hand move & hold RS up left |
| 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 |
| Between Legs Escape | Move and hold RS left when dribbling with right hand | Move and hold RS left when dribbling with right hand |
| Behind the Back | Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Momentum Behind the Back | R2 + move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | RT + move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Behind the Back Escape | When dribbling with right hand, move & hold RS down left | When dribbling with right hand, move & hold RS down left |
| Stepback | Move RS down then quickly release | Move RS down then quickly release |
| Momentum Stepback | R2 + move RS down then quickly release | R2 + move RS down then quickly release |
| Spin | Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly & release when dribbling with right hand | Rotate 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 |
| Double Throws | Flick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to center, then quickly move Pro Stick back in the same direction | Flick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to center, then quickly move Pro Stick back in the same direction |
| Switchbacks | Flick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to center, then quickly move Pro Stick back in the opposite direction | Flick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to center, then quickly move Pro Stick back in the opposite direction |
NBA 2K24 Post Offense Controls
Post-offense controls allow players to dominate in the paint, facilitating back-downs, hooks, fades, and other post moves. Mastery of these controls is essential for capitalizing on mismatches and scoring in close-quarter situations.
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| Action | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls |
| Dropstep | Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap Square | Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap X |
| Spin or Drive | Rotate RS to either shoulder | Rotate RS to either shoulder |
| Jab Stepback | Hold R2 & move RS up then quickly release. | Hold RT & move RS up then quickly release. |
| Straight Stepback | Hold R2 & move RS down then quickly release. | Hold RT & move RS down then quickly release. |
| Post Layup | Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right | Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
| Post Hook | With LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up right. | With LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up right. |
| Post Fade | Move & hold RS left or right away from the hoop | Move & hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
| Post Shimmy Fade | With LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS down left or down right | With LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS down left or down right |
| Post Shimmy Hook | With LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS up left or up right | With LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS up left or up right |
| Post Hop | Move & hold LS left, right or down then tap square | Move & hold LS left, right or down then tap X |
| Up and Under | Use RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake ends | Use RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake ends |
| Dunk Attempt | Hold R2 & move LS + RS up. | Hold RT & move LS + RS up. |
