NBA 2K27 Best Motion Styles
NBA 2K27 Small, Swing and Big Motion Styles
We have automated the process of recording and comparing all the motion styles in the game. We are taking 4 different measurements for each Motion Style and we do them both with and without Turbo. For these tests we used 86 Speed and Agility for the Small and Swing categories, and 79 Speed and 75 Agility for the Bigs, which were all recorded on the same 6'10" build. NBA 2K27 sorts motion styles into Small, Swing and Big instead of the guard, wing and big categories used in NBA 2K26, and any style that is available in more than one category is tested separately in each one.
Jogging is running without holding Turbo and Sprinting is running while holding Turbo.
- Speed - How fast does the player move at top speed in Miles Per Hour. Higher is better.
- Launch - How many seconds does it take to move 2.5 feet? Lower is better.
- Time to Running - How many seconds does it take to get to full speed? Lower is better.
- Run Full Width of Court - How many seconds does it take to run the width of the court? Lower is better.
The table currently displays Median values based on 10 attempts. You can display the Average Values instead by clicking the button above.
Grade - An overall performance grade calculated using weighted performance metrics. Grades are relative to the other styles in the same category, and only the best style in each category receives an "S" grade. Weights: Turbo Full Length (24.5%), Turbo Launch (17.5%), Turbo Speed (21.0%), Turbo Time to Run (7.0%), Standard Full Length (10.5%), Standard Launch (7.5%), Standard Speed (9.0%), Standard Time to Run (3.0%).
Looking for last year's numbers? View the NBA 2K26 motion styles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are motion styles in NBA 2K27?
Motion styles are the dribble-movement animation sets that control how your player jogs and sprints with the ball. Each style has different speed, launch and time-to-full-speed characteristics, so the right one can make your build feel noticeably quicker.
What are Small, Swing and Big motion styles in NBA 2K27?
NBA 2K27 replaced the old guard, wing and big motion style categories with Small, Swing and Big. Small covers the shortest builds, Big covers the tallest, and Swing sits between them. A style that is available in more than one category is retested in each, because the same animation set does not produce the same timings on a different frame.
Do motion styles change your speed rating?
No. Motion styles don't change your attribute ratings. They change the animations, which affect how fast you reach top speed and how you move at that speed. Two builds with identical ratings can feel different with different motion styles.
What is the fastest motion style in NBA 2K27?
It depends on your category and height. Use the rankings above to compare jog speed, sprint speed, launch and time-to-run for Small, Swing and Big builds. The table is sortable so you can find the fastest option for your build.
How do I equip a motion style?
Motion styles are equipped from the animations menu of your MyPlayer. Some styles have ball handle or height requirements you must meet before they can be selected.
