NBA 2K21 Dribble Guide

In less than two months, NBA 2k21 will land. Therefore, we've brought you the NBA 2K21 dribble guide, sharing how to dribble, the best dribble moves, and how to change dribble moves.

How to Dribble in NBA 2K21?



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Here is a breakdown of what has changed and how to optimize your dribbling, so you aren't hurting your gameplay.

The New Stuff

Animations. That is the key thing that has changed here and what you will need to adjust to.

Cuts, pick and rolls, hesitation moves, inverted moves, you will need to get used to having different animations for these motions and more.

The concept of situational dribbling animations is fantastic, because if it gives players more freedom to react in different ways in a one on one compared to a pick and pop play.

Not only that, but overdribbling not only depletes stamina faster, but it makes you more likely to get the ball stolen or mishandle it into a bad situation.

Signature Moves

That is the full list of players that are got signature dribbling styles in 2K21, and boy do they feel good to pull off.

   
• James Harden
   
• LeBron James
   
• Magic Johnson
   
• Kobe Bryant
   
• Jerry West
   
• Dennis Johnson
   
• John Stockton
   
• Allen Iverson
   
• Tim Hardaway
   
• Steve Nash
   
• Jason Kidd
   
• Isiah Thomas
   
• Chris Paul
   
• Damian Lillard
   
• Russell Westbrook
   
• Kyrie Irving
   
• Kemba Walker
   
• Stephen Curry
   
• Paul George
   
• Kawhi Leonard

Along with the basic styles, these are all the special animations that give an extra flair to the already beautiful art of dribbling. But that isn't all. These animations can all be chained together.

Size-Up and Chain
The new size-up mechanic allows players to time their dribbles and chain animations into other moves. But this is also where most of your time will be spent, both learning and re-learning the 2K dribbling system.

As you move on from basic hesitations and step backs to full-on movement chains, you can freely swap out your animations to find what feels the best for you.

Moves to Memorise

To put the Signature Size-Up Chain into action, you need to flick the right thumbstick while dribbling or facing off against a defender. Of course, if you still want to know a few basics to unnerve your opponents, we've got you covered:


• Crossover: Move the right thumbstick and then quickly release it when dribbling with the right hand.

• Between Legs Cross: Move the right thumbstick down left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Behind the Back: Move the right thumbstick down and then quickly release.

• Spin: Rotate the right thumbstick clockwise and then quickly release it when dribbling with the right hand.

• Half spin: Rotate the right thumbstick in a quarter-circle from right to up and then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

Best Dribble Moves in NBA 2K21


Best Dribble Moves

For those that prefer to see NBA 2K21's best dribbling moves in a list format, the below details a build that can produce some excellent results. In general, these NBA 2K21 dribble moves focus around giving players space for shooting and creating momentum.

   
• Dribble Style: Jason Kidd
   
• Size-Up Package: A. Iverson
   
• Moving Crossover: Pro 2
   
• Moving Behind the Back: Pro 3
   
• Moving Spins: Basic 1
   
• Moving Hesitations: Pro 5
   
• Triple Threat Style: Normal 5
   
• Dribble Pull-Ups: Normal 4
   
• Hop Jumpers: Normal 14

As previously mentioned, creating fast momentum is one of the benefits offered by these best NBA 2K21 dribble moves. Specifically, the Iverson Size-Up Package is key to this.

Additionally, the launch back that comes with the Basic 1 Moving Spin is strong at creating space for the best JumpShots in NBA 2K21.

Launch backs are amongst the primary components of dribbling in NBA 2K21, alongside half spins and in between the legs, and that is why this is one of the game's best dribble moves.

How To Change Dribble Moves In NBA 2K21?

Firstly, you need to buy dribble moves from the animation store with NBA 2K21 MT or VC. Then enter the MyPlayer menu, you will be greeted by a number of options. Dribble Moves is the second option on the screen and it is what we want to change. To create or change your Dribble Moves, select the type you want to change and set a new move. Once you've activated new moves you can then use these moves during games.


Hopefully, this NBA 2K21 dribble guide will improve some of these fans' results and increase their fun in the process.

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