The drop step is a useful tool in the bag for any post player looking to get easy buckets under the hoop in NBA 2K24. Here’s a quick tutorial for how to do the drop step move in NBA 2K24, including the controls, attributes, tips, and more!
How to Do a Drop Step in NBA 2K24
- While in the paint, first hold LT (Xbox) / L2 (PlayStation) to initiate the back to the basket animation
- Then tap X (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation) while holding LS towards the hoop
NBA 2K24 Drop Step Gameplay Tips
- Establish deep post position beforehand
- If the drop step animation isn’t triggering, try getting closer to the hoop
- Near the paint and towards the baseline is one of the best spots on the court to attempt a drop step
- Read how the defender(s) is playing you and look for open space to drop step towards
- Be ready to finish at the rim or pump fake after attempting a drop step, depending on how the defense reacts
- Mix up your post moves to keep the defense guessing
- Take advantage of mismatches in the post with this move, especially if the defender is undersized and/or weak on defense
Attributes to Increase Drop Step & Finish Success Rate
- Post Control
- Close Shot
- Standing Dunk
- Strength
Best Badges to Increase Drop Step & Finish Success Rate
- Dropstepper Badge
- Backdown Punisher Badge
- Bully Badge
- Masher Badge
- Rise Up Badge
Best Builds to Use to do Drop Step
Any build type can attempt a drop step, but Paint Beast type of builds are the best to use to pull this move off, i.e. players like Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Joel Embiid.
