NBA 2K23 Controls Guide

Game: NBA 2K23
Time: 2023-05-13 11:50:47
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NBA 2K23 Controls Guide

 

Players who want to excel must master the NBA 2K23 controls, which will give you the best opportunity to succeed in the game on both ends of the floor. This guide will show you the NBA 2K23 controls for PlayStation and Xbox, including Offense, Defense, Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, and Post moves.

1. Offense Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
PassXA
Bounce PassCircleB
Lob PassTriangleY
ShootSquare or RSX or RS
SprintR2RT
Icon PassR1 (choose receiver)RB (choose receiver)
Call Timeout / Coaches ChallengeTouch PadBack Button
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS
On the Fly CoachingArrow-PadArrow-Pad
Call PlayL1LB
Post UpL2LT

 

2. Off Ball Offense Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Call For PassXA
Quick ScreenOB
Jump BallTriangle (tap)Y (tap)
Tell Teammate To ShootSquareX
Call For Alley-oopTriangleY
SprintR2RT
Call Timeout / Coach's ChallengeTouch PadBack Button
Call for ScreenL1LB
Post UpL2LT
On the Fly CoachingArrow-PadArrow-Pad
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS

 

3. Defense Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
Hands UpRSRS
Short ContestRS (move and release)RS (move and release)
Post-Pull ChairO (tap while being backed down)B (tap, while being backed down)
Player SwapXA
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingArrow PadArrow Pad

 

4. Off Ball Defense Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
On Ball StealRSRS
Dive for Loose BallSquare (tap repeatedly while chasing a loose ball)X (tap repeatedly while chasing a loose ball)
Player SwapXA
Box-Out OpponentL2 (hold)LT (hold)
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingArrow PadArrow Pad

 

5. Shooting Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Jump ShotPress & hold Square, then releasePress & hold Y, then release
Jump Shot Alt. ControlsMove and hold RS down, then releaseMove and hold RS down, then release
Free ThrowPress & hold square, then release (when at the line)Press and hold Y, then release (when at the line)
Free Throw Alt. ControlsMove and hold RS down, then release when at lineMove and hold RS down, then release when at line
LayupMove & hold RS up (when driving)Move & hold Rs up (when driving)
Bank ShotMove and hold RS up, and releaseMove and hold RS up, and release
Runner / FloaterMove & hold RS down while drivingMove & hold RS down while driving
Reverse LayupMove & hold the RS right (while driving along the baseline)Move & hold RS right (while driving along the baseline)
Euro Step LayupDouble tap square while driving & hold LS towards the off handDouble tap Y while driving & hold the LS towards the off hand
Cradle LayupDouble tap square when driving & hold LS towards the ball handDouble tap Y when driving & hold LS towards the ball hand
Two-Hand DunkR2 + move & hold RS up while driving to the basketRT + move & hold RS up while driving to the basket
Dominant or Off-Hand DunkR2 + move & hold RS up, left or right in close rangeRT + move & hold RS up, left or right in close range
Flashy DunkR2 + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunkRT + move & hold RS down when driving, release to finish dunk
Pump FakeTap SquareTap Y
Hop GatherTap Square while dribbling with L deflectedTap Y while dribbling with L deflected
Spin GatherHold R2 + double tap squareHold RT + double tap Y
Half Spin GatherRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up, then hold while driving with the ball in the right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up, then hold while driving with the ball in the right hand
Step ThroughNear the basket, pump fake, then press & hold squareNear basket, pump fake, then press & hold Y
PutbackPress square when attempting an offensive reboundPress Y when attempting an offensive rebound
Two-Hand DunkUp on Pro Stick (RS)Up on Pro Stick (RS)
Strong Hand DunkRight on Pro Stick (RS)Right on Pro Stick (RS)
Weak Hand DunkLeft on Pro Stick (RS)Left on Pro Stick (RS)
Rim Hang DunkDown on Pro Stick (RS)Down on Pro Stick (RS)
Flashy Two-Hand DunkUp-up on Pro Stick (RS)Up-Up on Pro Stick (RS)
Flashy One-Hand DunkDown-up on Pro Stick (RS)Down-Up on Pro Stick (RS)
Normal Skill Dunk with MeterUp-down on Pro Stick (RS)Up-Down on Pro Stick (RS)
Rim Hang Skill Dunk with MeterDown-Down on the pro stick (RS) (R2 and Pro Stick (RS) dunk gesture, LS to change momentum, RS to pull yourself up to the rim)Down-Down on the pro stick (RS) (RT and Pro Stick (RS) dunk gesture, LS to change momentum, RS to pull yourself up to the rim)
Quick Scoop LayupHold left or right stickHold left or right stick

 

6. Passing Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Normal PassPress XPress A
Bounce PassPress OPress B
Lob PassPress TrianglePress Y
Skip PassHold X to target a receiver further awayHold A to target a receiver further away
Fake PassTriangle + O while standing or driving to the basketB + Y while standing or driving to the basket
Jump PassSquare + X while standing or driving to the basketA + X while standing or driving to the basket
Icon PassPress R1, then press the icon button of the desired receiverPress RB, then press the icon button of the desired receiver
Flashy PassDouble tap ODouble tap B to pass
Alley-oopDouble tap TriangleDouble tap Y
Alley-oop to SelfDouble tap triangle + move LS to the hoopDouble tap Y + move LS to the hoop
Lead to Basket PassPress & hold the triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to passPress & hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Then Release to pass
Handoff PassPress & hold O to move the selected receiver with LS freely. Release O to passPress & hold B to move the selected receiver with LS freely. Release B to pass
Touch PassPress 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 PassPress & hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass directionPress & hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction
Give and GoPress & hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X & use LS to move the initial passer Release X to get the ball backPress & 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 InboundPress the triangle during baseline inboundsPress Y during baseline inbounds


7. Dribbling Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Signature Size-upMove & hold RS stick up from a standing dribbleMove & hold RS up from a standing dribble
Signature Park Size-upRepeatedly tap L2 from a stand dribbleRepeatedly tap LT from a stand dribble
In and OutMove RS right, then quickly release while dribbling with the right handMove RS up right, then quickly release while dribbling with the right hand
HesitationMove the RS, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handMove the RS right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Hesitation EscapeMove and hold RS right when dribbling with the right handMove and hold RS right when dribbling with the right hand
CrossoverWhen dribbling with the right hand, move RS up left, then quickly releaseWhen dribbling with the right hand, move RS up left, then quickly release
Crossover to Hesitation EscapeR2 + move RS up left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handR2 + move RS up left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Crossover EscapeWhen dribbling with the right hand move & hold RS up leftWhen dribbling with the right hand move & hold RS up left
Between Legs CrossMove RS left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handMove RS left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Between Legs EscapeMove and hold RS left when dribbling with the right handMove and hold RS left when dribbling with the right hand
Behind the BackMove RS down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handMove RS left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Momentum Behind the BackR2 + move RS down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handRT + move RS down left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Behind the Back EscapeWhen dribbling with the right hand, move & hold RS down leftWhen dribbling with the right hand, move & hold RS down left
StepbackMove RS down, then quickly releaseMove RS down, then quickly release
Momentum StepbackR2 + move RS down, then quickly releaseR2 + move RS down, then quickly release
SpinRotate the RS clockwise, then quickly & release when dribbling with the right handRotate RS clockwise, then quickly & release when dribbling with the right hand
Half SpinRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Hard Stop / StutterTap L2 while driving for a quick change of speedTap LT while driving for a quick change of speed
Hold Off DefendersHold L2Hold LT
Double ThrowsFlick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to the center, then quickly move Pro Stick (RS) back in the same directionFlick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to the center, then quickly move Pro Stick (RS) back in the same direction
SwitchbacksFlick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to the center, then quickly move Pro Stick (RS) back in the opposite directionFlick Pro Stick (RS) in a direction, let it go back to the center, then quickly move Pro Stick (RS) back in the opposite direction

 

8. Post Offense Controls

 

ActionPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
DropstepHold LS to the left or right toward the hoop, then tap SquareHold LS to the left or right toward the hoop, then tap X
Spin or DriveRotate RS to either shoulderRotate RS to either shoulder
Jab StepbackHold R2 & move RS up, then quickly releaseHold RT & move RS up, then quickly release
Straight StepbackHold R2 & move RS down, then quickly releaseHold RT & move RS down, then quickly release
Post UpPress and Hold L2Press and Hold LT
Post LayupMove LS toward the hoop + hold RS up left or up rightMove LS toward the hoop + hold RS up left or up right
Post HookWith LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up rightWith LS on neutral, move & hold RS up left or up right
Post FadeMove & hold RS left or right away from the hoopMove & hold RS left or right away from the hoop
Post Shimmy FadeWith LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS down left or down rightWith LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS down left or down right
Post Shimmy HookWith LS neutral, hold R2 + move & hold RS up left or up rightWith LS neutral, hold RT + move & hold RS up left or up right
Post HopMove & hold LS left, right, or down, then tap squareMove & hold LS left, right, or down, then tap X
Up and UnderUse RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake endsUse RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move & hold RS again before the pump fake ends
Dunk AttemptHold R2 & move LS + RS upHold RT & move LS + RS up

 

That covers this guide on all the controls in NBA 2K23 for PlayStation & Xbox. If any of the NBA 2K23 controls are changed or updated, visit the news pages of U4gm.com, as we will update them here. Thank you for reading, if this guide didn't help you, please visit the other NBA 2K23 Controls: The Complete List.