Dunking is an essential part of enjoying NBA 2K22 at an optimum degree, and lots of the most overpowered gamers in the game had robust dunk rankings. Here are the five best dunkers to use in NBA 2K22, in ascending order.

1). Zion Williamson–97 driving dunk

Pelicans Forward Zion Williamson is crowned as the best dunker in NBA 2K22. He has a standing dunk rating of 95 and a driving dunk rating of 97, making him arguably the best dunker in the game. The New Orleans Pelicans center can also get dunks from the post, and he's fine enough as a playmaker to pass out the bar when he's inevitably doubled. Would you like to use him in MyTeam? But he's extremely expensive. Luckily, U4GM.com has launched the service to help you buy cheap NBA 2K22 MT.

2). Zach LaVine–95 driving dunk

There isn't a doubt in anyone's mind that Zach LaVine is one of the best dunkers in the game. He averaged a career-high 27.4 points per game on an incredible 50/40/84 shooting split last season and made his first NBA All-Star team. His thunderous rim racks are a sight to behold, and he won the historic 2016 Slam Dunk Contest against Aaron Gordon. The 6'5" shooting guard also won the 2015 contest and is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Slam Dunk contests, joining Michael Jordan, Jason Richardson, and Nate Robinson. Unlike other dunkers on this list, LaVine has the ball-handling skills and speed to beat his defender and get to the rim with ease.

3). Aaron Gordon–95 driving dunk

Nuggets Forward Aaron Gordon is perhaps one of the most skilled dunkers in the NBA. He holds the record (8) for the perfect dunks (50 points) in NBA history, more than Michael Jordan, Zach LaVine, Dominique Wilkins, or anybody else. His dunk-related states are top-notch — he's got a 95 standing and driving dunk rating and a 92 vertical rating. He has a 79-rated inside scoring, with no attribute less than 60 (except post hook at 58).

4). Ja Morant–94 driving dunk

Ja Morant is one of the rare dunking point guards in the league. Like LaVine, Morant has the ball-handling skills to take the ball to the rack all on his own. Combine his 92 ball-handle rating with a 94 driving-dunk rating and a speed rating of 92 — he'll throw down a dunk and be back on defense before his defender realizes what happened.

5). Derrick Jones Jr.–94 driving dunk

Derrick Jones Jr. has been one of the best dunking players in the game. Jones took home the NBA Dunk Contest crown in 2020 and can throw down just-as-impressive slams on the court. An Athletic Finisher archetype player, Jones has a 94 driving dunk rating, 93 vertical ratings, and 90 hands rating, making him an excellent target for alley-oop passes. He is the best player to put on your squad if you want fantastic dunks on back-to-back fastbreaks, though. 

Now you know exactly which players you can turn to for emphatic and demoralizing dunks in NBA 2K22. Of course, they aren't the only impressive athletes in the game. However, who are the other top-rated dunkers in 2K22?