Jump Shot- Move and hold Analog2 then release OR

Press and hold ■ then release.

Bank Shot- Move and hold Analog2 up and release.

Free Throw- Move and hold Analog2 then release OR

Press and hold ■ then release.

Normal Layup- Move and hold Analog2 up while driving.

Runner / Floater- Move and hold Analog2 down while driving in close range.

Reverse Layup- Move and hold Analog2 right while driving along the right baseline.

Euro Step Layup- Move and hold Analog2 down left while driving with ball in right hand
OR
Double tap ■ while driving while holding Analog1 toward the off hand.

Cradle Layup- Move and hold Analog2 down right while driving with the ball in right
hand OR
Double tap ■ while driving while holding Analog1 toward the ball hand.

Two-Hand Dunk- R2 + move and hold Analog2 up while driving.

Dominant OR Off-Hand Dunk- R2 + move and hold Analog2 left OR right. The
Analog2 direction determines the dunking hand.

Flashy Dunk- R2 + move and hold Analog2 down while driving.

Pump Fake- Tap ■ OR quickly move and release Analog2.

Hop Gather- R2 + move and hold Analog2 down left OR right OR

Tap ■ while dribbling with Analog1 deflected.

Spin Gather- Rotate Analog2 clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand
OR
Hold R2 + double tap ■.

Half Spin Gather- Rotate Analog2 in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while
driving with ball in right hand.
Step Through- Pump fake, then move and hold Analog2 in any direction before the
pump fake ends OR
Pump fake, then press and hold ■.

Putback- Press ■ OR move and hold Analog2 in any direction when attempting an
offensive rebound.

Dribbling
Sprint- Hold R2 + move Analog1 in any direction.

Signature Size-up Chains- Perform standing dribble moves in rapid succession to trigger
special signature size-up combo moves.

In and Out- R2 + move Analog2 up then quickly release.

Hesitation- Move Analog2 right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.

Hesitation EscapeR2 + move Analog2 right then quickly release when dribbling with right
hand.

Crossover- Move Analog2 left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.

Cross to Hesitation Escape- R2 + move Analog2 left then quickly release when dribbling
with right hand.

Between Legs Cross- Move Analog2 down left then quickly release when dribbling with
right hand.

Behind the Back- Move Analog2 down then quickly release.

Behind the Back Wrap Escape- R2 + move Analog2 down then quickly release while
stand dribbling.

Stepback- R2 + move Analog2 down then quickly release while driving.

Spin- Rotate Analog2 clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.

Half Spin- Rotate Analog2 in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when
dribbling with right hand.

Hard Stop / Stutter- Tap L2 while driving for a quick change of speed to break a defender
off
and set up an open shot. It's also useful for freezing them for a stop-and-go blowby to the
hoop.

Hold Off Defenders- Holding L2 allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while
dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making
it easier to finish at the rim.

Triple Threat Side Jab- Move Analog2 right then quickly release (with left pivot foot
established).

Triple Threat Front Jab- Move Analog2 up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot
established).

Triple Threat Quick Jab- Move Analog2 up then quickly release.

Triple Threat Mid-Stepover- Move Analog2 up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot
established).

Triple Threat Full-Stepover- Move Analog2 left then quickly release (with left pivot foot
established).

Triple Threat Pump Fake- Move Analog2 down then quickly release.

Triple Threat Side Hesitation- R2 + move Analog2 left or right then quickly release.

Triple Threat Attack Hesitation- R2 + move Analog2 up left or up right then quickly
release.

Triple Threat Start Dribble- R2 + move Analog2 up then quickly release.

Triple Threat Stepback- R2 + move Analog2 down then quickly release.

Triple Threat Spin-Out- Rotate Analog2 clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot
established).

Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out- Rotate Analog2 counter-clockwise then quickly release
(with left pivot foot established).

Passing
Normal Pass- Press X to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.

Bounce Pass- Press Circle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Lob Pass- Press Triangle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.

Skip Pass- Hold X to target a receiver farther away.

Fake Pass- Press Triangle + Circle while standing or driving to the hoop.

Jump Pass- Press Square + X while standing or driving to the hoop.

Icon Pass- Press R1 then press the action button of the desired receiver. Use Left Stick to
lead the receiver in any direction.

Flashy Pass- Double tap Circle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.

Alley-oop- Double tap Triangle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.

Alley-oop to Self- Double tap Triangle + move Left Stick toward the hoop.

Lead to Basket Pass- Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the
basket. Release Triangle to pass.

Full Receiver Control- Press and hold Circle to freely move the selected receiver with Left
Stick. Release Circle to pass.(Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.)

Touch Pass- Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use Left Stick to select
second receiver.

Pro Stick Pass- Press and hold R1 + move Right Stick in the desired pass direction.

Give and Go- Press and hold X until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping X held,
use the Left Stick to move the initial passer, then release X to get the ball back.

Rolling Inbound- Press Triangle during baseline inbounds when no defenders are
present.

Defense
Player Swap- Press X to controler another defender that's close to the ball.

Intense-D- Press and hold L2 to get into a low defensive stance.

Block- Press Triangle when near the shooter.

Steal- Press Square when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Crowd Dribbler- Press and hold L2 and move Left Stick toward the dribbler.

Fast Shuffle- Press and hold L2 + R2, move Left Stick in any direction.

Hands Up- Move and hold Right Stick up.

Hands Out- Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the pass lane.

Shot Contest- Move Right Stick up then quickly release.

Onball Steal- Move Right Stick down then quickly release.

Vertical Contest- Hold Left Stick away from the shooter and press Triangle.

Swat Block- Hold R2 and press Triangle.

Take Charge- Press and hold Circle.

Flop- Double tap Circle.

Post Pull Chair- Move Left Stick away from the post ball handler, then quickly release
(while being backed down).

Icon Swap- Press R1 then press the action button of the desired defender to take control of
them.

Post Offense
Enter and Leave Post- Press and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and
faceup.

Post Pivot- Press and hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction then quickly
release (while holding the ball).

Drive to Key- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the key then quickly release
L2.

Drive to Baseline- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the baseline then
quickly release L2.

Dropstep- Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then
tap Square.

Spin or Drive- Hold L2 to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.
Switch Facing- Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick up then quickly release.

Spin or Drive Stepback-Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick left or right then
quickly release.

Jab Stepback- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick up then quickly release.

Straight Stepback- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick down then quickly
release.

Aggressive Backdown- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the defender.

Avoid Steal- Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick down and quickly release (while holding
the ball).

Post Layup- Hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + hold Right Stick up left
or up right.

Post Hook- Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral, move and hold Right Stick up left or
up right.

Post Fade- Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop.

Post Shimmy Hook- Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2 + move and hold
Right Stick up left or up right.

Post Shimmy Fade- Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2 + move and hold
Right Stick down left or down right.

Post Hop- Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left, right, or down then tap Square.

Post Pump Fake- Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction then quickly release
(while holding the ball).

Post Up and Under- Hold L2 to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake, then let go of L2
and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends.

Post Dunk Attempt- Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Left Stick + Right Stick up.

Off-Ball Offense
Jump Ball- Press Triangle or move Right Stick in any direction to jump for the ball.

Call for Ball- Press X to have the teammate passes you the ball.

Call for Alley-oop- Double tap Triangle while cutting toward the hoop.
Finish Alley-oop- Press Square or move and hold Right Stick in any direction when
receiving an alley-oop pass.

Set Screen- Press and hold Circle.

Call for Screen- Press L1 to have a teammate set a pick.

Offball Juke- Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release.

Offball Spin- Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Offball Get Open- Perform a Juke or Spin move, then hold R2 + Left Stick in any direction.

Putback- Press Square or move and hold Right Stick in any direction while the ball is in the
air.

Post Engage- Hold L2 when near a defender.

Post Spin- Hold L2 to post up. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.

Post Push- Hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick toward the defender.

Post Transition- Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop.

Post Fight for Position- Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick up or down when the
defensive player attempts to transition.

Post Disengage- Release L2 or move Left Stick away from the defender.

Post Walk Down- Move Left Stick and Right Stick toward the defender.

Off-Ball Defense
Box Out Opponent- Hold L2 when near an opponent after the ball has been shot.

Rebound- Press Triangle after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.

Bump- Hold L2 while impeding the path of the offensive player.

Deny Hands Out- Move and hold Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent.

Deny Engage- Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.

Post Up Engage- Hold L2 when near an opponent while inside near the basket.

Post Push- Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player.
Post Pull Chair- Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick in the same direction the
offensive player is pushing.

Post Transition- Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up, down, left, or right.

Post Fight for Position- Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up or down when
the offensive player attempts to transition.

Post Steal Entry Pass- Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press Square as the ball is being
passed in.

Post Disengage- Move Left Stick away from the offensive player.

Dive For Loose Ball- Repeatedly press Square while chasing down a loose ball.

Advanced Offense
Call Timeout- Click Touchpad while on offense.

Positional Playcalling- Press L1 then R1, then press the teammate's action button. Follow
the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu.

2K Smart Playcalling- Press D-Pad left and select 2K Smart Play to call quick plays and
team-specific dynamic plays tailored to the situation and personnel on the floor.

Post Up- Press L1 and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer.

Quick Isolation- Press L1 and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer.

Dynamic Quick Play- Press Left on the D-Pad and then choose between two available
Dynamic Quick Plays.

Pick Control Basic- Press and hold L1 to have a teammate set a pick.

Pick Control Side- Press and hold L1. Use Left Stick to choose the pick side.

Pick Control Roll or Fade- Press and hold L1. Use R1 to choose Roll or Fade.

Slip Screen and Early Fade- Once a pick is called, press L1 again at any time before the
screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early.

Icon Pick Control- Press L1 then R1, then press and hold the teammate's action button to
have them set the screen.

Running Baseline- After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along
the baseline. Hold L2 and use Right Stick to move the inbounder.
Advanced Defense
Intentional Foul- Press and hold Square when near the ball handler.

Double Team- Press and hold L1.

Icon Double Team- Press L1, then press the desired double teamer's action button.

Team Intentional Foul- Press Back button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball
handler.

Defensive Pressure Adjustments- Press L1, then press the action button of desired
defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.

On-The-Fly-Coaching
Offensive Game Plan- Press Right D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen
overlay to select desired options.

Defensive Game Plan- Press Right D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen
overlay to select desired options.

Substitutions- Press Down D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to
sub in desired players.

Offensive Strategies- Press Left D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay
to select desired options.

Defensive Sets- Press Left D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to
select desired options.

Gameplay HUD- Press Up D-Pad to view the currently controlled player's stats and skill
grades.