NBA 2K25 Controls Guide (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One)

Here are the full NBA 2K25 controls for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.

NBA 2K25 On-Ball 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 /ShareView
Coaches ChallengeTouch PadBack Button
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS
On the Fly CoachingArrow-PadArrow-Pad
Call PlayL1LB
Post UpL2LT

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NBA 2K25 Off-Ball Offense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Call For PassXA
Quick ScreenOB
Tell Teammate To ShootSquareX
Call For Alley-oopTriangleY
SprintR2RT
Call Timeout / Coach’s ChallengeShareView
PauseMenuMenu
Call for ScreenL1LB
Post UpL2LT
On the Fly CoachingD-PadD-Pad
Move PlayerLSLS
Pro StickRSRS

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NBA 2K25 On-Ball Defense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
Hands UpRSRS
Player SwapXA
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingD-PadD-Pad

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NBA 2K25 Off-Ball Defense Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Move PlayerLSLS
On Ball StealRSRS
Player SwapXA
Take ChargeOB
Block/ReboundTriangleY
StealSquareX
SprintR2RT
Icon SwapR1RB
Double TeamL1LB
Intense DefenseL2LT
Intentional FoulTouch PadBack Button
On the Fly CoachingD-PadD-Pad

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NBA 2K25 Shooting & Finishing Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Shot TimingInitiate a jump shot with Square or RS and then release when the marker reaches the ideal pointInitiate a jump shot with X or RS and then release when the marker reaches the ideal point
Jump ShotPress & hold Square or RS down then releasePress & hold X or RS down then release
Go-To ShotMove & hold RS straight up then move & hold RS straight down to relaseMove & hold RS straight up then move & hold RS straight down to relase
Rhythm ShootingMove and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ballMove and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball
Pull-Up Jump ShotPress LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold Square then release.






Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold X then release.
Free ThrowPress & hold Square or RS down then releasePress and hold X or RS down then release
Quick Scoop LayupMove and hold RS left or right while drivingMove and hold RS left or right while driving
Normal LayupMove & hold RS or Square up (while driving in close range)Move & hold RS or X up (while driving in close range)
Runner / FloaterMove & hold RS down while driving in close rangeMove & hold RS down while driving in close range
Reverse LayupMove & hold the RS right (while driving along the right baseline)Move & hold the RS right (while driving along the right baseline)
Euro Step LayupDouble tap Square while driving & hold LS towards the off handDouble tap X while driving & hold the LS towards the off hand
Cradle LayupDouble tap Square when driving & hold LS towards the ball handDouble tap X when driving & hold LS toward the ball hand
Hop Step LayupTap Square while drivingTap X while driving
Normal DunkR2 + Square while driving in close rangeR2 + X while driving in close range
Two-Hand DunkR2 + Move & hold RS up while driving in close rangeR2 + Move & hold RS up while driving in close range
Dominant or Off-Hand DunkR2 + Move & hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking handRT + Move & hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand
Skill DunkR2 + Move RS up or down, quickly release, then move and hold RS up or down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk.RT + Move RS up or down, quickly release, then move and hold RS up or down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk.
Flashy DunkR2 + move and hold RS down while driving in close rangeRT + move and hold RS down while driving in close range
Controllable Rim HangWhile performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim.While performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim.
Pump FakeTap SquareTap X
Hop / Stepback GatherR2 + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally OR Tap Square with LS deflected left or rightRT + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally OR Tap X with LS deflected left or right
Spin GatherHold R2 + double tap Square OR Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right handHold RT + double tap X OR Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand
Half Spin GatherRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand
Step ThroughAt close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square OR Pump fake, then move and hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends.At close range, pump fake, then press and hold X OR Pump fake, then move and hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends.
PutbackPress Square when attempting an offensive reboundPress X when attempting an offensive rebound
Bank ShotMove and hold RS up and releaseMove and hold RS up and release

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NBA 2K25 Dribbling Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/ SERIES X
MoveMove LS in any directionMove LS in any direction
SprintHold RT + move LS in any directionHold RT + move LS in any direction
Signature Size-upQuickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo movesQuickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves
In and OutMove RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right handMove RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
HesitationMove the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Hesitation EscapeR2+ move RS right when dribbling with right handRT + Move RS right when dribbling with right hand
CrossoverMove RS up left then quickly release (when dribbling with right hand)Move RS up left then quickly release (when dribbling with right hand)
Attacking CrossoverR2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right handRT + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand
Crossover ComboMove RS left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right handMove RS left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand
Crossover Combo ChainMove RS left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribbleMove RS left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble
Breakdown Dribble (Regular)Move RS up then quickly releaseMove RS up then quickly release
Breakdown Dribble (Aggressive)R2 + Move RS up then quickly releaseRT + Move RS up then quickly release
Between Legs CrossMove RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Escape CrossoverR2 + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right handRT + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the BackMove RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right handMove RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Behind the Back EscapeR2 + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right handRT + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand
StepbackMove RS down then quickly releaseMove RS down then quickly release
SpinRotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right handRotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Half SpinRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right handRotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Blowout DribbleTap R2 while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speedTap RT while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speed
Speed BurstTap R2 while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shotTap RT while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot
Hold Off DefendersHold L2Hold LT
Triple Threat Side JabMove RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Large JabMove RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Mid-StepoverMove RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Full-StepoverMove RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket StepoverMove RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Pump FakeMove RS down then quickly releaseMove RS down then quickly release
Triple Threat Hesitation EscapeR2 + move RS left or right then quickly releaseRT + move RS left or right then quickly release
Triple Threat HesitationR2 + move RS up then quickly releaseRT + move RS up then quickly release
Triple Threat StepbackR2 + move RS down then quickly releaseRT + move RS down then quickly release
Triple Threat Spin-OutRotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)
Triple Threat Cross Spin-OutRotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established)

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NBA 2K25 Passing Controls

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Normal PassPress XPress A
Bounce PassPress OPress B
Lob PassPress TrianglePress Y
Lead to Basket PassPress and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to passPress and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass
Skip PassHold X to target a receiver further awayHold A to target a receiver further away
Get Open PassHold O to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball. Use LS to select receiver.Hold B to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball. Use LS to select receiver.
Handoff PassHold O to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings)Hold B to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings)
Fake PassTriangle + O while standing or driving to the basketY + B while standing or driving to the basket
Jump PassSquare + X while standing or driving to the basketX + A while standing or driving to the basket
Icon PassPress R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver. Use LS to lead the receiver in any directionPress RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver. Use LS to lead the receiver in any direction
Flashy PassDouble tap ODouble tap B to pass
Alley-oopDouble tap Triangle to pass, Use LS to select receiverDouble tap Y to pass, Use LS to select receiver
Alley-oop to SelfDouble tap triangle + move LS toward the hoopDouble tap Y + move LS toward the hoop
Bounce Pass Alley-oopPress X + O + move LS toward the receiverPress A + B + move LS toward the receiver
Full Receiver ControlPress & hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass.Press & hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass.
Touch PassPress X before the initial receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver)Press A before the initital 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 initial passer. Release A to get the ball back.
Rolling InboundPress triangle during baseline inboundsPress Y during baseline inbounds

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NBA 2K25 Post Offense Controls

*For all Post Offense controls, first Hold L2 / LT to initiate the post up.

ACTIONPS4/PS5XBOX 1/SERIES X
Enter and Leave PostPress and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceupPress and hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup
Post PivotMove LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball)Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball)
DropstepMove and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap SquareMove and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap X
Spin or DriveRotate RS to either shoulderRotate RS to either shoulder
Switch FacingMove RS up then quickly releaseMove RS up then quickly release
Drive FakeHold R2 and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly releaseHold RT and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release
Spin FakeHold R2 and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly releaseHold RT and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release
Post Step-AwayHold R2 and move RS down then quickly release.Hold RT and move RS down then quickly release.
Disengage to KeyRelease L2 while moving and holding the LS towards the keyRelease LT while moving and holding the LS towards the key
Disengage to BaselineRelease L2 while moving and holding the LS towards the baselineRelease LT while moving and holding the LS towards the baseline
Disengage AwayRelease L2 while moving and holding the LS away from the basketRelease LT while moving and holding the LS away from the basket
Aggressive BackdownHold R2 + LS toward the defenderHold RT + LS toward the defender
Avoid StealMove RS down and quickly releaseMove RS down and quickly release
Post LayupMove LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up rightMove LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right
Post HookWith LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right.With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right.
Post FadeMove and hold RS left or right away from the hoopMove and hold RS left or right away from the hoop
Post Shimmy HookMove RS down then quickly move and hold RS up left or up rightMove RS down then quickly move and hold RS up left or up right
Post Shimmy FadeMove RS up then quickly move and hold RS down left or rightMove RS up then quickly move and hold RS down left or right
Post HopMove and hold LS left, right, or down then tap SquareMove and hold LS left, right, or down then tap X
Post Pump FakeMove RS in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)Move RS in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball)
Post Up and UnderUse RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake endsUse RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends
Post Dunk AttemptHold R2 and move LS + RS upHold RT and move LS + RS up

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