Icon passing is a must-have for any serious or competitive NBA 2K baller to break down an over-aggressive defense and to pinpoint who you want to pass to. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to icon pass in NBA 2K24!
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How to Icon Pass in NBA 2K24
- Press RB (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation) then press the button of the desired receiver
- Use Left Stick to lead the receiver in any direction
For Xbox:
- RB + A = Point Guard
- RB + B = Shooting Guard
- RB + X = Small Forward
- RB + Y = Power Forward
- RB + LT = Center
For PlayStation:
- R1 + X = Point Guard
- R1 + O = Shooting Guard
- R1 + Square = Small Forward
- R1 + Triangle = Power Forward
- R1 + L2 = Center
How to Change Icon Pass Settings in NBA 2K24
- First go to Controller Settings
- Then go to Icon Passing
- Here you can choose between Icon Passing control schemes with the options of Default, Full Receiver Control, and Pass Type Control.
How to Icon Pass with Pass Type Control in NBA 2K24
- First go to Controller Settings > Icon Passing
- Select ‘Pass Type Control’
With Pass Type Control enabled, here are the icon passing controls:
- Normal Pass: Tap RT or R1 + Tap icon of the player you want to pass to
- Lob Pass: Tap RT or R1 + Hold the icon of the player you want to pass to
- Bounce Pass: Tap RT or R1 + Double Tap the icon of the player you want to pass to
Attributes to Increase Pass Success Rate
- Pass Accuracy
Best Badges for Passing
- Dimer Badge
- Needle Threader Badge
- Special Delivery Badge
NBA 2K24 Icon Pass Gameplay Tips
- Pass to the open man who’s in position to score
- Move the ball to increase team chemistry
- Avoid passes in heavy traffic
- Target weak / low awareness defenders and be aware of defenders who are overplaying the passing lanes.
- Utilize pass fakes
