NBA 2K24 Controls

All of the controls in NBA 2K24 for XBOX and PlayStation

PlayStation 5 Controls:

Basic Offense | Basic Defense | Shooting | Dribbling | Passing | Post Offense | Off-Ball Offense | Advanced Offense | Defense | Off-Ball Defense | Advanced Defense

Xbox Controls:

Basic Offense | Basic Defense | Shooting | Dribbling | Passing | Post Offense | Off-Ball Offense | Advanced Offense | Defense | Off-Ball Defense | Advanced Defense

PS5 Controls

This section covers all the basic and advanced PS5 controls for NBA 2K24

Basic Offense

Move Player
PS5 Left Stick button
Sprint
PS5 R2 button
Shoot
PS5 Square button
Pro Stick Shoot
PS5 Right Stick button
Pass
PS5 X button
Bounce Pass
PS5 Circle button
Lob Pass
PS5 Triangle button
Icon Pass
PS5 R1 button
Fake Pass
PS5 Triangle button + PS5 Circle button
Call Timeout
PS5 Share button

Basic Defense

Move Player
PS5 Left Stick button
Sprint
PS5 R2 button
Switch Player
PS5 X button
Steal
PS5 Square button
Rebound
PS5 Triangle button
Block
PS5 Triangle button
Intense-D
PS5 L2 button
Hands Up / Contest Shot
PS5 Right Stick button Up
Double Team
PS5 L1 button
Intentional Foul
PS5 Share button

Shooting

Jump Shot
Press and hold PS5 Square button then release, OR
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button straight down then release
Free Throw
Press and hold PS5 Square button then release, OR
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button straight down then release
Quick Scoop Layup
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button straight right or left while driving
Normal Layup
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up while driving in close range
Runner / Floater
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button down while driving in close range
Reverse Layup
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button right while driving along the right baseline
Euro Step Layup
Move PS5 Right Stick button down left or down right while driving, OR
Double tap PS5 Square button while driving
Hop Step Layup
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button down left while driving with ball in right hand, OR
Tap PS5 Square button while driving
Two-Hand Dunk
PS5 R2 button + move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up while driving in close range
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk
PS5 R2 button + move and hold PS5 Right Stick button left or right in close range. The PS5 Right Stick button direction determines the dunking hand
Skill Dunk
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button up or down, quickly release, then move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up or down again. Release to neutral to time the dunk
Flashy Dunk
PS5 R2 button + move and hold PS5 Right Stick button down while driving in close range
Controllable Rim Hang
While performing any two-handed dunk, keep PS5 R2 button held when the player gets to the rim to perform a rim hang. Use PS5 Left Stick button to control swing, and move PS5 Right Stick button up to pull up on the rim.
Pump Fake
Tap PS5 Square button
Hop / Stepback Gather
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally
Tap PS5 Square button with PS5 Left Stick button deflected left or right
Spin Gather
Hold PS5 R2 button + double tap PS5 Square button OR
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Half Spin Gather
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Step Through
At close range, pump fake, then press and hold PS5 Square button OR
Pump fake, then move and hold PS5 Right Stick button in any direction before the pump fake ends
Putback
Press PS5 Square button when attempting an offensive rebound
Bank Shot
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up and release.

Dribbling

Sprint
Hold PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Left Stick button in any direction
Signature Size-up
Quickly move and release PS5 Right Stick button in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves
In and Out
Move PS5 Right Stick button up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation
Move PS5 Right Stick button right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation Escape
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover
Move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Attacking Crossover
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover Combo
Move PS5 Right Stick button left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover Combo Chain
Move PS5 Right Stick button left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble
Breakdown Dribble (Regular)
Move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Breakdown Dribble (Aggressive)
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Between Legs Cross
Move PS5 Right Stick button left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Escape Crossover
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back
Move PS5 Right Stick button down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back Escape
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
Stepback
Move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Stepback Escape
PS5 R2 button + Move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Spin
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Half Spin
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Blowout Dribble
Tap PS5 R2 button while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speed
Speed Burst
Tap PS5 R2 button while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot
Hold Off Defenders
Holding PS5 L2 button allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim
Triple Threat Side Jab
Move PS5 Right Stick button right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Large Jab
Move PS5 Right Stick button up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Small Jab
Move PS5 Right Stick button up right (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover
Move PS5 Right Stick button up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Full-Stepover
Move PS5 Right Stick button left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover
Move PS5 Right Stick button down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Triple Threat Hesitation Escape
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button left or right then quickly release
Triple Threat Hesitation
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Triple Threat Stepback
PS5 R2 button + move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Triple Threat Spin-Out
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)

Passing

Normal Pass
Press PS5 X button to pass. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Bounce Pass
Press PS5 Circle button to pass. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Lob Pass
Press PS5 Triangle button to pass. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Lead to Basket Pass
Press and hold PS5 Triangle button to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release PS5 Triangle button to pass
Skip Pass
Hold PS5 X button to target a receiver farther away
Get Open Pass
Hold PS5 X button to call for a teammate to get open. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Handoff Pass
Hold PS5 Circle button to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings)
Fake Pass
Press PS5 Triangle button + PS5 Circle button while standing or driving to the hoop
Jump Pass
Press PS5 Square button + PS5 X button while standing or driving to the hoop
Icon Pass
Press PS5 R1 button then press the action button of the desired receiver. Use PS5 Left Stick button to lead the receiver in any direction
Flashy Pass
Double tap PS5 Circle button to pass. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Alley-oop
Double tap PS5 Triangle button to pass. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select receiver
Alley-oop to Self
Double tap PS5 Triangle button + move PS5 Left Stick button toward the hoop
Bounce Pass Alley-oop
Press PS5 X button + PS5 Circle button + move PS5 Left Stick button toward the receiver
Full Receiver Control
Press and hold PS5 Circle button to freely move the selected receiver with PS5 Left Stick button. Release PS5 Circle button to pass.(Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Touch Pass
Press PS5 X button before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use PS5 Left Stick button to select second receiver
Pro Stick Pass
Press and hold PS5 R1 button + move PS5 Right Stick button in the desired pass direction
Give and Go
Press and hold PS5 X button until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping PS5 X button held, use the PS5 Left Stick button to move the initial passer, then release PS5 X button to get the ball back
Rolling Inbound
Press PS5 Triangle button during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present

Defense

Player Swap
Press PS5 X button to controler another defender that's close to the ball
Intense-D
Press and hold PS5 L2 button to get into a low defensive stance
Block
Press PS5 Triangle button when near the shooter
Steal
Press PS5 Square button when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane
Right Stick Steal
Move PS5 Right Stick button left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results
Crowd Dribbler
Press and hold PS5 L2 button and move PS5 Left Stick button toward the dribbler
Cutoff Step
Press and hold PS5 L2 button + PS5 R2 button, tap PS5 Left Stick button in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler
Fast Shuffle
Press and hold PS5 L2 button + PS5 R2 button, move PS5 Left Stick button in any direction
Hands Up
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up
Hands Out
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button left or right to defend the pass lane
Shot Contest
Move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Onball Steal
Move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Vertical Contest
Hold PS5 Left Stick button away from the shooter and press PS5 Triangle button
Swat Block
Hold PS5 R2 button and press PS5 Triangle button
Take Charge
Press and hold PS5 Circle button
Flop
Double tap PS5 Circle button
Post Pull Chair
Tap PS5 Circle button while being backed down
Icon Swap
Press PS5 R1 button then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them

Post Offense

Enter and Leave Post
Press and hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Release PS5 L2 button to leave the post and faceup
Post Pivot
Press and hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Left Stick button in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)
Dropstep
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move and hold PS5 Left Stick button left or right toward the hoop then tap PS5 Square button
Spin or Drive
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Then, rotate PS5 Right Stick button to either shoulder
Switch Facing
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Right Stick button up then quickly release
Drive Fake
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Hold PS5 R2 button and move PS5 Right Stick button towards the inside shoulder then quickly release
Spin Fake
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Hold PS5 R2 button and move PS5 Right Stick button towards the outside shoulder then quickly release
Post Step-Away
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Hold PS5 R2 button and move PS5 Right Stick button down then quickly release
Disengage To Key
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Then, release PS5 L2 button while moving and holding the PS5 Left Stick button towards the key
Disengage To Baseline
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Then, release PS5 L2 button while moving and holding the PS5 Left Stick button towards the baseline
Disengage Away
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Then, release PS5 L2 button while moving and holding the PS5 Left Stick button away from the basket
Aggressive Backdown
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Hold PS5 R2 button + PS5 Left Stick button toward the defender
Avoid Steal
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Right Stick button down and quickly release (while holding the ball)
Post Layup
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Left Stick button toward the hoop + hold PS5 Right Stick button up left or up right
Post Hook
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. With PS5 Left Stick button neutral, move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up left or up right
Post Fade
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button left or right away from the hoop
Post Shimmy Hook
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. With PS5 Left Stick button neutral, hold PS5 R2 button + move and hold PS5 Right Stick button up left or right
Post Shimmy Fade
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. With PS5 Left Stick button neutral, hold PS5 R2 button + move and hold PS5 Right Stick button down left or right
Post Hop
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move and hold PS5 Left Stick button left, right, or down then tap PS5 Square button
Post Pump Fake
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Right Stick button in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)
Post Up and Under
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Use PS5 Right Stick button to pump fake, then let go of PS5 L2 button and quickly move and hold PS5 Right Stick button again before the pump fake ends
Post Dunk Attempt
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Hold PS5 R2 button and move PS5 Left Stick button + PS5 Right Stick button up

Off-Ball Offense

Jump Ball
Press PS5 Triangle button or move PS5 Right Stick button in any direction to jump for the ball
Call for Ball
Press PS5 X button to have the teammate pass you the ball
Call for Alley-oop
Double tap PS5 Triangle button while cutting toward the hoop
Finish Alley-oop
Press PS5 Square button or move PS5 Right Stick button once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass
Set Screen
Press and hold PS5 Circle button
Quick Screen
Tap PS5 Circle button
Call for Screen
Press PS5 L1 button to have a teammate set a pick
Offball Juke
Move PS5 Right Stick button left or right then quickly release
Offball Spin
Rotate PS5 Right Stick button clockwise or counter-clockwise
Offball Get Open
Tap PS5 R2 button while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender
Post Engage
Hold PS5 L2 button when near a defender
Post Spin
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Rotate PS5 Right Stick button to either shoulder
Post Push
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Left Stick button toward the defender
Post Transition
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Right Stick button toward the dribbler or the hoop
Post Fight for Position
Hold PS5 L2 button to post up. Move PS5 Right Stick button up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition
Post Disengage
Release PS5 L2 button or move PS5 Left Stick button away from the defender
Post Walk Down
Move PS5 Left Stick button and PS5 Right Stick button toward the defender

Off-Ball Defense

Box Out Opponent
Hold PS5 L2 button when near an opponent after the ball has been shot
Rebound
Press PS5 Triangle button after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed
Bump
Hold PS5 L2 button while impeding the path of the offensive player
Deny Hands Out
Move and hold PS5 Right Stick button in any direction when near an opponent
Deny Engage
Hold PS5 L2 button when near an opponent while out in the perimeter
Post Up Engage
Hold PS5 L2 button when near an opponent while inside near the basket
Post Push
Hold PS5 L2 button to engage in the post. Move PS5 Left Stick button toward the offensive player
Post Pull Chair
Hold PS5 L2 button to engage in the post. Move PS5 Right Stick button in the same direction the offensive player is pushing
Post Transition
Hold PS5 L2 button to engage in the post. Move PS5 Right Stick button up, down, left, or right
Post Fight for Position
Hold PS5 L2 button to engage in the post. Move PS5 Right Stick button up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition
Post Steal Entry Pass
Hold PS5 L2 button to engage in the post. Press PS5 Square button as the ball is being passed in
Post Disengage
Move PS5 Left Stick button away from the offensive player
Dive For Loose Ball
Repeatedly press PS5 Square button while chasing down a loose ball

Advanced Offense

Call Timeout
Click PS5 Share button Button while on offense
Coach's Challenge
After a foul or violation, pressing PS5 Share button Button will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game
Positional Playcalling
Press PS5 L1 button then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu
Post Up
Press PS5 Dpad_Left button and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer
Quick Isolation
Press PS5 Dpad_Left button and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer
Pick Control Basic
Press and hold PS5 L1 button to have a teammate set a pick
Pick Control Side
Press and hold PS5 L1 button. Click PS5 Left Stick button to choose the pick side
Pick Control Roll or Fade
Press and hold PS5 L1 button. Use PS5 R1 button to choose Roll or Fade
Slip Screen and Early Fade
Once a pick is called, press PS5 L1 button again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early
Icon Pick Control
Press PS5 L1 button then PS5 R1 button, then press and hold the teammate's action button to have them set the screen
Running Baseline
After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold PS5 L2 button and use PS5 Right Stick button to move the inbounder

Advanced Defense

Intentional Foul
Press and hold PS5 Square button when near the ball handler
Double Team
Press and hold PS5 L1 button
Icon Double Team
Press PS5 L1 button, then press the desired double teamer's action button
Team Intentional Foul
Press PS5 Share button button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler
Team Intentional Foul
Press PS5 Share button button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler
Defensive Pressure Adjustments
Press PS5 L1 button, then press the action button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu

Takeover

Activating Takeover
The Takeover meter builds up or diminishes based on your player's performance on the court. Doing actions specific to your archetype contribute more than others. When the meter reaches the Takeover threshold, press PS5 Right Stick button button to bring up the buttons for activation. For NBA players, Takeover activates automatically
Takeover: Heat Check
Pressing PS5 L1 button on offense or defense will show the Takeover icons for each player on the court to help you identify their archetypes. You can also use this to see your teammates' Takeover status

Xbox Controls

This section covers all the basic and advanced Xbox controls for NBA 2K24

Basic Offense

Move Player
Xbox Left Stick button
Sprint
Xbox RT button
Shoot
Xbox X button
Pro Stick Shoot
Xbox Right Stick button
Pass
Xbox A button
Bounce Pass
Xbox B button
Lob Pass
Xbox Y button
Icon Pass
Xbox RB button
Fake Pass
Xbox Y button + Xbox B button
Call Timeout
Xbox View button

Basic Defense

Move Player
Xbox Left Stick button
Sprint
Xbox RT button
Switch Player
Xbox A button
Steal
Xbox X button
Rebound
Xbox Y button
Block
Xbox Y button
Intense-D
Xbox LT button
Hands Up / Contest Shot
Xbox Right Stick button Up
Double Team
Xbox LB button
Intentional Foul
Xbox View button

Shooting

Jump Shot
Press and hold Xbox X button then release, OR
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button straight down then release
Free Throw
Press and hold Xbox X button then release, OR
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button straight down then release
Quick Scoop Layup
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button straight right or left while driving
Normal Layup
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up while driving in close range
Runner / Floater
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button down while driving in close range
Reverse Layup
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button right while driving along the right baseline
Euro Step Layup
Move Xbox Right Stick button down left or down right while driving, OR
Double tap Xbox X button while driving
Hop Step Layup
Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button down left while driving with the ball in right hand, OR
Tap Xbox X button while driving
Two-Hand Dunk
Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up while driving in close range
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk
Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button left or right in close range. The Xbox Right Stick button direction determines the dunking hand
Skill Dunk
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button up or down, quickly release, then move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up or down again. Release to neutral to time the dunk
Flashy Dunk
Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button down while driving in close range
Controllable Rim Hang
While performing any two-handed dunk, keep Xbox RT button held when the player gets to the rim to perform a rim hang. Use Xbox Left Stick button to control swing, and move Xbox Right Stick button up to pull up on the rim.
Pump Fake
Tap Xbox X button
Hop / Stepback Gather
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally
Tap Xbox X button with Xbox Left Stick button deflected left or right
Spin Gather
Hold Xbox RT button + double tap Xbox X button OR
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Half Spin Gather
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Step Through
At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Xbox X button OR
Pump fake, then move and hold Xbox Right Stick button in any direction before the pump fake ends
Putback
Press Xbox X button when attempting an offensive rebound
Bank Shot
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up and release.

Dribbling

Sprint
Hold Xbox RT button + move Xbox Left Stick button in any direction
Signature Size-up
Quickly move and release Xbox Right Stick button in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves
In and Out
Move Xbox Right Stick button up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation
Move Xbox Right Stick button right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation Escape
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover
Move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Attacking Crossover
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover Combo
Move Xbox Right Stick button left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover Combo Chain
Move Xbox Right Stick button left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble
Breakdown Dribble (Regular)
Move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Breakdown Dribble (Aggressive)
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Between Legs Cross
Move Xbox Right Stick button left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Escape Crossover
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back
Move Xbox Right Stick button down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back Escape
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
Stepback
Move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Stepback Escape
Xbox RT button + Move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Spin
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Half Spin
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Blowout Dribble
Tap Xbox RT button while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speed
Speed Burst
Tap Xbox RT button while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot
Hold Off Defenders
Holding Xbox LT button allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim
Triple Threat Side Jab
Move Xbox Right Stick button right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Large Jab
Move Xbox Right Stick button up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover
Move Xbox Right Stick button up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Full-Stepover
Move Xbox Right Stick button left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover
Move Xbox Right Stick button down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Pump Fake
Move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Triple Threat Hesitation Escape
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button left or right then quickly release
Triple Threat Hesitation
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Triple Threat Stepback
Xbox RT button + move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Triple Threat Spin-Out
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)

Passing

Normal Pass
Press Xbox A button to pass. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Bounce Pass
Press Xbox B button to pass. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Lob Pass
Press Xbox Y button to pass. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Lead to Basket Pass
Press and hold Xbox Y button to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Xbox Y button to pass
Skip Pass
Hold Xbox A button to target a receiver farther away
Get Open Pass
Hold Xbox B button to call for a teammate to get open. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Handoff Pass
Hold Xbox B button to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings)
Fake Pass
Press Xbox Y button + Xbox B button while standing or driving to the hoop
Jump Pass
Press Xbox X button + Xbox A button while standing or driving to the hoop
Icon Pass
Press Xbox RB button then press the action button of the desired receiver. Use Xbox Left Stick button to lead the receiver in any direction
Flashy Pass
Double tap Xbox B button to pass. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Alley-oop
Double tap Xbox Y button to pass. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select receiver
Alley-oop to Self
Double tap Xbox Y button + move Xbox Left Stick button toward the hoop
Bounce Pass Alley-oop
Press Xbox A button + Xbox B button + move Xbox Left Stick button toward the receiver
Full Receiver Control
Press and hold Xbox B button to freely move the selected receiver with Xbox Left Stick button. Release Xbox B button to pass.(Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Touch Pass
Press Xbox A button before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use Xbox Left Stick button to select second receiver
Pro Stick Pass
Press and hold Xbox RB button + move Xbox Right Stick button in the desired pass direction
Give and Go
Press and hold Xbox A button until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping Xbox A button held, use the Xbox Left Stick button to move the initial passer, then release Xbox A button to get the ball back
Rolling Inbound
Press Xbox Y button during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present

Defense

Player Swap
Press Xbox A button to control another defender that's close to the ball
Intense-D
Press and hold Xbox LT button to get into a low defensive stance
Block
Press Xbox Y button when near the shooter
Steal
Press Xbox X button when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane
Right Stick Steal
Move Xbox Right Stick button left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results
Crowd Dribbler
Press and hold Xbox LT button and move Xbox Left Stick button toward the dribbler
Cutoff Step
Press and hold Xbox LT button + Xbox RT button, tap Xbox Left Stick button in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler
Fast Shuffle
Press and hold Xbox LT button + Xbox RT button, move Xbox Left Stick button in any direction
Hands Up
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up
Hands Out
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button left or right to defend the pass lane
Shot Contest
Move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Onball Steal
Move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Vertical Contest
Hold Xbox Left Stick button away from the shooter and press Xbox Y button
Swat Block
Hold Xbox RT button and press Xbox Y button
Take Charge
Press and hold Xbox B button
Flop
Double tap Xbox B button
Post Pull Chair
Tap Xbox B button while being backed down
Icon Swap
Press Xbox RB button then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them

Post Offense

Enter and Leave Post
Press and hold Xbox LT button to post up. Release Xbox LT button to leave the post and faceup
Post Pivot
Press and hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Left Stick button in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)
Dropstep
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move and hold Xbox Left Stick button left or right toward the hoop then tap Xbox X button
Spin or Drive
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Then, rotate Xbox Right Stick button to either shoulder
Switch Facing
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Right Stick button up then quickly release
Drive Fake
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Hold Xbox RT button and move Xbox Right Stick button towards the inside shoulder then quickly release
Spin Fake
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Hold Xbox RT button and move Xbox Right Stick button towards the outside shoulder then quickly release
Post Step-Away
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Hold Xbox RT button and move Xbox Right Stick button down then quickly release
Disengage To Key
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Then, release Xbox LT button while moving and holding the Xbox Left Stick button towards the key
Disengage To Baseline
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Then, release Xbox LT button while moving and holding the Xbox Left Stick button towards the baseline
Disengage Away
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Then, release Xbox LT button while moving and holding the Xbox Left Stick button away from the basket
Aggressive Backdown
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Hold Xbox RT button + Xbox Left Stick button toward the defender
Avoid Steal
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Right Stick button down and quickly release (while holding the ball)
Post Layup
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Left Stick button toward the hoop + hold Xbox Right Stick button up left or up right
Post Hook
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. With Xbox Left Stick button neutral, move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up left or up right
Post Fade
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button left or right away from the hoop
Post Shimmy Hook
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. With Xbox Left Stick button neutral, hold Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button up left or right
Post Shimmy Fade
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. With Xbox Left Stick button neutral, hold Xbox RT button + move and hold Xbox Right Stick button down left or right
Post Hop
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move and hold Xbox Left Stick button left, right, or down then tap Xbox X button
Post Pump Fake
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Right Stick button in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)
Post Up and Under
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Use Xbox Right Stick button to pump fake, then let go of Xbox LT button and quickly move and hold Xbox Right Stick button again before the pump fake ends
Post Dunk Attempt
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Hold Xbox RT button and move Xbox Left Stick button + Xbox Right Stick button up

Off-Ball Offense

Jump Ball
Press Xbox Y button or move Xbox Right Stick button in any direction to jump for the ball
Call for Ball
Press Xbox A button to have the teammate pass you the ball
Call for Alley-oop
Double tap Xbox Y button while cutting toward the hoop
Finish Alley-oop
Press Xbox X button or move Xbox Right Stick button once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass
Set Screen
Press and hold Xbox B button
Quick Screen
Tap Xbox B button
Call for Screen
Press Xbox LB button to have a teammate set a pick
Offball Juke
Move Xbox Right Stick button left or right then quickly release
Offball Spin
Rotate Xbox Right Stick button clockwise or counter-clockwise
Offball Get Open
Tap Xbox RT button while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender
Post Engage
Hold Xbox LT button when near a defender
Post Spin
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Rotate Xbox Right Stick button to either shoulder
Post Push
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Left Stick button toward the defender
Post Transition
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Right Stick button toward the dribbler or the hoop
Post Fight for Position
Hold Xbox LT button to post up. Move Xbox Right Stick button up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition
Post Disengage
Release Xbox LT button or move Xbox Left Stick button away from the defender
Post Walk Down
Move Xbox Left Stick button and Xbox Right Stick button toward the defender

Off-Ball Defense

Box Out Opponent
Hold Xbox LT button when near an opponent after the ball has been shot
Rebound
Press Xbox Y button after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed
Bump
Hold Xbox LT button while impeding the path of the offensive player
Deny Hands Out
Move and hold Xbox Right Stick button in any direction when near an opponent
Deny Engage
Hold Xbox LT button when near an opponent while out in the perimeter
Post Up Engage
Hold Xbox LT button when near an opponent while inside near the basket
Post Push
Hold Xbox LT button to engage in the post. Move Xbox Left Stick button toward the offensive player
Post Pull Chair
Hold Xbox LT button to engage in the post. Move Xbox Right Stick button in the same direction the offensive player is pushing
Post Transition
Hold Xbox LT button to engage in the post. Move Xbox Right Stick button up, down, left, or right
Post Fight for Position
Hold Xbox LT button to engage in the post. Move Xbox Right Stick button up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition
Post Steal Entry Pass
Hold Xbox LT button to engage in the post. Press Xbox X button as the ball is being passed in
Post Disengage
Move Xbox Left Stick button away from the offensive player
Dive For Loose Ball
Repeatedly press Xbox X button while chasing down a loose ball

Advanced Offense

Call Timeout
Press Xbox View button(Two Squares) while on offense
Coach's Challenge
After a foul or violation, pressing Xbox View button(Two Squares) will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game
Positional Playcalling
Press Xbox LB button then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu
Post Up
Press Xbox Dpad_Left button and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer
Quick Isolation
Press Xbox Dpad_Left button and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer
Pick Control Basic
Press and hold Xbox LB button to have a teammate set a pick
Pick Control Side
Press and hold Xbox LB button. Click Xbox Left Stick button to choose the pick side
Pick Control Roll or Fade
Press and hold Xbox LB button. Use Xbox RB button to choose Roll or Fade
Slip Screen and Early Fade
Once a pick is called, press Xbox LB button again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early
Icon Pick Control
Press Xbox LB button then Xbox RB button, then press and hold the teammate's action button to have them set the screen
Running Baseline
After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold Xbox LT button and use Xbox Right Stick button to move the inbounder

Advanced Defense

Intentional Foul
Press and hold Xbox X button when near the ball handler
Double Team
Press and hold Xbox LB button
Icon Double Team
Press Xbox LB button, then press the desired double teamer's action button
Team Intentional Foul
Press Xbox View button button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler
Defensive Pressure Adjustments
Press Xbox LB button, then press the action button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu

Takeover

Activating Takeover
The Takeover meter builds up or diminishes based on your player's performance on the court. Doing actions specific to your archetype contribute more than others. When the meter reaches the Takeover threshold, press Xbox Right Stick button button to bring up the buttons for activation. For NBA players, Takeover activates automatically
Takeover: Heat Check
Pressing Xbox LB button on offense or defense will show the Takeover icons for each player on the court to help you identify their archetypes. You can also use this to see your teammates' Takeover status