NBA 2K23 Dunking Guide

Dunks have always been a source of highlights and posters in NBA 2K23. Knowing how to dunk is very valuable for being successful in-game. Here is a dunking guide to learn the basics, controls, and tips to finishing with authority in the paint in NBA 2K23.

NBA 2K23 Dunk Controls List

    • UP = Two-Hand
    • RIGHT = Strong Hand
    • LEFT = Weak Hand
    • DOWN = Rim Hang
    • UP-UP = Flashy Two-Hand
    • DOWN-UP = Flashy One-Hand
    • UP-DOWN = Normal Skill Dunk with meter
    • DOWN-DOWN = Rim Hang Skill Dunk with meter

How to Dunk in NBA 2K23?

To perform a dunk in NBA 2K23:

1). Press RT (Xbox)/R2 (PlayStation), depending on which console you're using while moving your player close to the basket with the left analog stick.

2). Then, move and hold down the right analog stick up, and your player will perform a two-handed dunk.

3). You can perform a couple of other dunks in NBA 2K23, such as a dominant dunk or a flashy dunk. Here are those controls:

    • Dominant (or off-hand) dunk: Press RT/R2 + move and hold the right stick up left or right in close range (the direction of the right stick determines the dunking hand)
    • Aggressive skill dunk: Press RT/R2 + move and hold the right stick down while driving in close range (with left stick), and release the right stick to finish the dunk. For the meter, make sure to release it at the top of it.

What Dunk Rating and Requirements Do You Need to Dunk?

The dunk rating and requirements will depend on the height and attribute set of the player. A player must have at least an 84 in driving dunks and 70 or higher in vertical ratings to complete a pro contact dunk or alley-oop. They also should have at least a 92 in standing dunks and 80 or more in their vertical ratings to complete elite dunk packages, such as poster dunks and 360-degree jams.

How Do You Choose Different Dunks in NBA 2K23?

You can equip different dunk packages from the Animations Store, purchasing them with Virtual Currency. However, you can also create your dunk style. Here's how you can create your dunk style:

1). Navigate to the MyPlayer section in your MyCareer menu.
2). Choose "Animations."
3). Switch to "Dunk Style Creator" by pressing R1 or RB.
4). Run through each option and select what appeals to you most.
5). Select "Save new Dunk Style" and name it.
6). Select your named dunk style and press X or A to load and edit it.
7). Purchase and equip your desired dunk packages.

How to do the Dunk Contest in 2K23?

1). Start outside the 3PT line and run toward the basket with the ball while holding R2 or RT, or tap Triangle on PlayStation or Y on Xbox to toss the ball up.

2). While approaching the basket, move and hold the right stick, press and hold Square on PlayStation or X on Xbox, or perform an advanced dunk using the right stick.

3). When the dunk meter is full, release the right stick or Square to finish the dunk.

The advanced dunks you can perform during the dunk content in 2K23 are:

    • Windmill Dunk: Move and hold the right stick to the left or right
    • Double Clutch Dunk: Move and hold the right stick up
    • Reverse Dunk: Move and hold the right stick down
    • Between the legs Dunk: Quickly move right stick right then left or left then right
    • Bounce Dunk: Quickly move the right stick down, then up or up, then down
    • 360 Dunk: Twirl the right stick clockwise or counter-clockwise

Who has the Best Dunks in NBA 2K23?

There are many signature dunks that can be equipped. Remember to find a dunk package(s) that fits your playstyle. Some players have left their mark as one of the best dunkers of all time, like Aaron Gordon, Ja Morant, Vince Carter, and of course, Taurian Fontenette's wild 720 Dunk. For 2K23, the top dunker packages to equip are Zach Lavine, Michael Jordan, Ja Morant, LeBron James, and Zion Williams.

That's everything you need to know about the dunk in NBA 2K23. For more tips and tricks on the game, be sure to check out here. We have also provided some other helpful guides on how to get NBA2K23 MT.