NBA 2k27 Dribble Move Rankings
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Dribble Style
| Move ↕ | Height ↕ | SWB ↕ | Cross Launch ↕ | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ | Speed Boost ↕ | Avg ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move ↕ Basic | Height ↕ 5'9-7'4 | SWB ↕ 25 | Cross Launch ↕ 2 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 4 | Speed Boost ↕ 2 | Avg ↕ 2.67 |
Move ↕ Normal | Height ↕ 5'9-7'4 | SWB ↕ 40 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 5.33 |
Move ↕ Pro | Height ↕ 5'9-7'4 | SWB ↕ 70 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 5.33 |
Move ↕ LaMelo Ball | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 5 | Avg ↕ 5.67 |
Move ↕ Devin Booker | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 6 | Avg ↕ 6.33 |
Move ↕ Jalen Brunson | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 87 | Cross Launch ↕ 4 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 4.33 |
Move ↕ Jimmy Butler | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 70 | Cross Launch ↕ 4 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 4.33 |
Move ↕ Cade Cunningham | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 3 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 4 |
Move ↕ Stephen Curry | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 91 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 6 | Avg ↕ 5.33 |
Move ↕ DeMar DeRozan | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 3 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 4 |
Move ↕ Luka Doncic | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 7 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 7 |
Move ↕ Anthony Edwards | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 76 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 4.67 |
Move ↕ De'Aaron Fox | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 90 | Cross Launch ↕ 9 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 9 | Speed Boost ↕ 8 | Avg ↕ 8.67 |
Move ↕ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 84 | Cross Launch ↕ 8 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 6.67 |
Move ↕ Jalen Green | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 7 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 5.67 |
Move ↕ Tyrese Haliburton | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 79 | Cross Launch ↕ 4 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 5.67 |
Move ↕ James Harden | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 8 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 5.67 |
Move ↕ Kyrie Irving | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 94 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 5 | Avg ↕ 5.33 |
Move ↕ LeBron James | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 6.33 |
Move ↕ Zach LaVine | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 8 | Avg ↕ 6.67 |
Move ↕ Damian Lillard | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 91 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 6 |
Move ↕ Tyrese Maxey | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 70 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 6.33 |
Move ↕ Donovan Mitchell | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 4 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 6 | Avg ↕ 5.33 |
Move ↕ Ja Morant | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 85 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 9 | Avg ↕ 7 |
Move ↕ Dejounte Murray | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 86 | Cross Launch ↕ 9 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 7.33 |
Move ↕ Jamal Murray | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 86 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 4.33 |
Move ↕ Chris Paul | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 4.33 |
Move ↕ Austin Reaves | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 70 | Cross Launch ↕ 4 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 5 | Speed Boost ↕ 4 | Avg ↕ 4.33 |
Move ↕ Jayson Tatum | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 75 | Cross Launch ↕ 3 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 6 | Avg ↕ 5 |
Move ↕ Russell Westbrook | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 87 | Cross Launch ↕ 5 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 8 | Avg ↕ 6.33 |
Move ↕ Coby White | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 85 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 7 | Avg ↕ 6.33 |
Move ↕ Trae Young | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 90 | Cross Launch ↕ 3 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 8 | Avg ↕ 6 |
Move ↕ Darius Garland | Height ↕ 5'9-6'4 | SWB ↕ 91 | Cross Launch ↕ 7 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 7 | Speed Boost ↕ 8 | Avg ↕ 7.33 |
Move ↕ Scoot Henderson | Height ↕ 5'9-6'9 | SWB ↕ 80 | Cross Launch ↕ 6 | Cross Launch Downhill ↕ 6 | Speed Boost ↕ 3 | Avg ↕ 5 |
What are these dribble rankings?
These rankings are the opinion of our dribble team after using the moves in game. The ways we rank a dribble move change depending on the most relevant metrics to each move.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dribble moves in NBA 2K27?
The best moves pair quick animations with attainable ball handle and speed-with-ball requirements. Use the rankings tool above to sort each move type and see which moves grade highest for your build's ratings.
Do dribble moves have requirements in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Most signature size-ups, combos and escape moves require a minimum Ball Handle, and some scale with height. The tool filters the list to the moves you actually qualify for based on the ratings you enter.
How are the dribble move rankings calculated?
Each move is graded across its animation categories, then combined into a weighted average. You can adjust the category weights to prioritize the traits that matter most to your playstyle.