Best NBA 2K25 dribble styles for every MyCareer build

Dribble styles determine how your MyPlayer moves with the ball in NBA 2K25‘s MyCareer save, and there are tons of options.

Once you start leveling up your build, there will be plenty of signature styles to unlock from the in-game store. But you can only use one at a time (unlike jump shots, you can’t merge two animations). Naturally, you’ll want to use ones that definitely feel fast but offer security from steals. Let’s take a look at some of the best options currently on offer for different types of builds.

Best NBA 2K25 dribble styles for SG/PG

For SG/PG, you’ll want a dribble style that offers a quick transition from carrying to shots and speed on the ball. Kyrie Irving, by far, has the best style to pick, but he’s extremely expensive to unlock. Here are some of the other more viable options to use:

• Stephen Curry: Not only does ‘Chef Curry’ have one of the best jump shot animations for guards, but his dribble animations feel incredibly smooth.
• Dejounte Murray: You need 86+ Speed with the Ball and a height under 6’10 to unlock – lower requirements but equally effective as Curry.
• Darius Garland: Similar to Murray, but you only need 85+ Speed with Ball.

Devin Booker and Jaylen Brown are two honorable mentions you can also consider. I don’t like Browns transition from dribble to shot, but you might not have a problem with it. Booker is a good choice for starters as his animation package unlocks at 80+ Speed with Ball.

Best NBA 2K25 dribble styles for SF/PF

The effective choices for your Forwards might be more limited, but there are still some worthy contenders.

• Dejounte Murray: Great for forwards who have high potential stats in Speed with Ball (as his height requirement covers that of SF/PF).
• Jaylen Green: The transition from dribble to shooting feels a lot better with forwards compared to guards.

Best NBA 2K25 dribble styles for C

The choices are minimal when it comes to Centers. This is along expected lines since most center builds will have low stat distribution in Speed with Ball. If you have 60 or more, you can use the Zion Williamson dribble style. Not only does it feel smooth to use, but it’s a great choice if you want to send the defense in the wrong direction.