What is Speed Boosting?
“Speed boosting” is a term coined for NBA 2K to describe using types of dribble moves that give you a “speed boost” / added acceleration out of a dribble move.
(Also See: NBA 2K23 Ultimate Dribbling Guide)
Speed Boost Requirements
- Your MyPLAYER requires a 86 or better Ball Handling rating to speed boost
- Speed Boosting in NBA 2K21 factors in your MyPLAYER’s “Speed With Ball” rating. Speed with ball is 70% of your Speed rating and 30% Ball Handling to calculate the rating according to NBA 2K Gameplay Director, Mike Wang. NBA 2K21 speed boosting is based off the same requirements.
- Equipping the Quick First Step badge will make your dribble moves launch out more quickly.
- Pro Dribble Moves require a minimum 85 Ball Handling rating
- Check the NBA 2K21 MyPLAYER Builder to find builds that have speed boost
Speed With Ball Chart
See the chart below to see if your build gets a minimum 86 Speed With Ball rating.
(source: ooPaulagio)
How to Speed Boost in NBA 2K21
Speed Boost Instructions
- To speed boost, Press Right Stick Up to trigger size-up animation, then (while ball is on the side during the animation), press R2 / RT and Left Stick towards ball hand to turbo or “speed boost” out of the animation.
Speed Boost Dribbling
How to Equip Dribbling Moves for MyPLAYER
- To buy dribble animations, go to MyPLAYER Appearance > Animations Store > Dribble Moves > (Choose various dribble moves)
- To equip dribble animations, go to MyPLAYER Appearance > My Animations > Dribble Moves
Dribble Packages & Requirements (All)
DRIBBLE STYLE REQUIREMENTS
* Pro/NBA/WNBA Dribble Moves require 65 OVR except for Triple Threat Moves (Any)
* Patch 1.03 lowered the Ball Handling requirements for Pro dribble moves from 85 to 80
| NAME | POSITION | BALL HANDLING |
|---|---|---|
| DRIBBLE STYLE | ||
| Base | (Any) | (Any) |
| Big | PF, C | (Any) |
| Power | PG, SG, SF | (Any) |
| Fundamental | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Quick | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Slasher | SG, SF, PF | (Any) |
| Shifty | PG, SG | (Any) |
| James Harden | PG, SG, SF | (Any) |
| LeBron James | PG, SG, SF | (Any) |
| Magic Johnson | PG, SG, SF | (Any) |
| Kobe Bryant | PG, SG, SF | (Any) |
| Jerry West | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Dennis Johnson | PG, SG | (Any) |
| John Stockton | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Allen Iverson | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Tim Hardaway | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Steve Nash | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Jason Kidd | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Isiah Thomas | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Chris Paul | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Damian Lillard | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Kyrie Irving | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Kemba Walker | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Stephen Curry | PG, SG | (Any) |
| Paul George | SG, SF, PF | (Any) |
| Kawhi Leonard | SG, SF, PF | (Any) |
| Ja Morant | PG, SG | (Any) |
| MOVING CROSSOVERS | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 5 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 6 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 7 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 8 | (Any) | 80 |
| MOVING BEHIND THE BACKS | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Basic 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| MOVING SPINS | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Basic 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Basic 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 5 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 6 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 7 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 8 | (Any) | 80 |
| MOVING HESITATIONS | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 7 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 8 | (Any) | 80 |
| SIGNATURE SIZE-UP | ||
| Basic | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal | (Any) | (Any) |
| Elite | (Any) | 80 |
| M. Cazorla | (Any) | 80 |
| C. Parker | (Any) | 80 |
| B. Stewart | (Any) | 80 |
| G. Antetokounmpo | (Any) | 80 |
| K. Bryant | (Any) | 80 |
| J. Crawford | (Any) | 80 |
| S. Curry | (Any) | 80 |
| L. Doncic | (Any) | 80 |
| K. Durant | (Any) | 80 |
| P. George | (Any) | 80 |
| T. Hardaway | (Any) | 80 |
| J. Harden | (Any) | 80 |
| K. Irving | (Any) | 80 |
| A. Iverson | (Any) | 80 |
| L. James | (Any) | 80 |
| M. Jordan | (Any) | 80 |
| Z. Lavine | (Any) | 80 |
| K. Leonard | (Any) | 80 |
| PARK SIZE-UP | ||
| Park 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 7 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 8 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 9 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 10 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 11 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 12 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 13 | (Any) | 80 |
| Park 14 | (Any) | 80 |
| BASIC SIZE-UP PACKAGES | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Basic 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| SIZE-UP ESCAPE PACKAGES | ||
| Basic 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Basic 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Pro 1 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 2 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 3 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 4 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 5 | (Any) | 80 |
| Pro 6 | (Any) | 80 |
| TRIPLE THREAT STYLES | ||
| Normal 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 5 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 6 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 7 | (Any) | (Any) |
| Normal 8 | (Any) | (Any) |
| WNBA 1 | (Any) | (Any) |
| WNBA 2 | (Any) | (Any) |
| WNBA 3 | (Any) | (Any) |
| WNBA 4 | (Any) | (Any) |
| WNBA 5 | (Any) | (Any) |
NBA 2K21 Dribbling Tips
- Equip and practice various dribble packages in MyCOURT to get comfortable with the right one.
- Use NBA 2K21 Dribbling BadgesÂ
- Study how the defense is playing, then use the most effective move for the right situation. Here are some examples:
- If a defender is crowding you, create space with the triple-threat step-over and jab-step.
- If a defender is slow, sprint past him
- Anticipate the defense, e.g. if a defender is going for the steal in the open court, counter with a behind the back move or crossover.
- Keep the defense off-balance by mixing up dribble moves, change of directions, speed, etc.
NBA 2K21 Dribbling Controls
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Hope this NBA 2K21 Speed Boost and Dribbling Tutorial helped step up your dribbling and be sure to check back here for more NBA 2KW gameplay tips!
