NBA 2K25

Whether you are making a pure shooter build or a cutter to the rim, it is always wise to consider adding some flair into your player. And nothing shouts flair quite like making a statement with a powerful dunk in NBA 2K25. However, not all athletes are made equal, and if you are planning to see just where your current stats can take you in terms of the dunking game, this guide to all dunk requirements in NBA 2K25 will set you up nicely whether you are looking to emulate a legendary player like LeBron James or someone just starting out

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By Gerardo Molina

All Dunk Requirements in NBA 2K25

Unlike layups, there are more things to consider when you are looking at possible dunk animations that your player can use. Of course, your height matters, as does your stats, and depending on where you are playing or if there is contact during the drive, your choices for dunking will differ. Here's what to look out for:

All Signature Dunk Animations Requirements

Dunk Style	Min. Height	Max. Height	Standing Dunk	Driving Dunk	Vertical
Aaron Gordon	6’5″	6’10”	55	80	60
Andrew Wiggins	6’5″	6’10”	25	92	75
Anthony Edwards	5’9″	7’3″	25	25	25
Ben Simmons	6’5″	7’3″	65	75	45
CJ McCollum	5’9″	6’10”	25	40	25
Clyde Drexler	5’9″	6’10”	25	84	64
Darryl Dawkins	6’10”	7’3″	75	73	50
De’Aaron Fox	5’9″	6’5″	25	85	70
DeMar DeRozan	5’9″	6’10”	25	73	55
Devin Booker	5’9″	6’10”	25	80	60
Domantas Sabonis	6’10”	7’3″	70	75	45
Dominique Wilkins	6’5″	7’3″	25	88	65
Draymond Green	6’5″	7’3″	58	60	45
Dwight Howard	6’10”	7’3″	75	65	50
Giannis Antetokounmpo	6’5″	7’3″	75	73	50
Glenn Robinson III	5’9″	6’10”	25	80	60
Harrison Barnes	6’5″	6’10”	60	82	65
Ja Morant	5’9″	6’10”	25	89	68
Jalen Johnson	5’9″	6’10”	25	94	78
James Harden	5’9″	6’10”	25	83	63
JaVale McGee	6’10”	7’3″	95	82	69
Jaylen Brown	6’5″	6’10”	25	87	77
Julius Erving	5’9″	6’10”	25	84	64
Karl Malone	6’5″	7’3″	50	75	50
Karl-Anthony Towns	6’10”	7’3″	75	70	40
Keegan Murray	6’5″	6’10”	60	80	70
Kevin Huerter	6’5″	6’10”	25	65	55
Klay Thompson	5’9″	6’10”	25	55	35
Kobe Bryant	5’9″	6’10”	25	82	76
Latrell Sprewell	5’9″	6’10”	25	80	60
LeBron James	6’5″	7’3″	40	84	64
Luka Doncic	5’9″	6’10”	25	70	50
Malik Monk	5’9″	6’5″	25	80	70
Manu Ginobili	5’9″	6’10”	25	50	35
Paul George	6’5″	6’10”	25	80	60
Russell Westbrook	5’9″	6’10”	25	93	80
Scottie Pippen	6’5″	7’3″	25	85	65
Shaquille O’Neal	6’10”	7’3″	80	55	50
Shawn Kemp	6’10”	7’3″	70	82	55
Trey Lyles	6’5″	6’10”	55	65	60
Zach LaVine	5’9″	6’10”	25	88	73
Zion Williamson	6’5″	7’3″	60	86	60

All NBA Dunk Animation Requirements

Dunk Style	Min. Height	Max. Height	Driving Dunk	Vertical
Rim Grazers Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	36	25
Big Man Off Two	6’10”	7’3″	36	25
Basic One-Handers Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	45	25
Basic Two Handers Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	45	25
Athletic One-Handers Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Basic Hangs Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	40	25
Athletic Hangs Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	60	40
Fist Pump Rim Pulls	5’9″	7’3″	60	40
Quick Drops Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Quick Drop-In Back Scratchers Off Two (QD)	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Front Clutches Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Side Clutches Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Back Scratchers Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Back Scratching Rim Hangs	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Quick Drop-In Back Scratchers off Two (BS)	5’9″	7’3″	85	60
Big Man Back Scratchers	6’10”	7’3″	60	40
Reverses Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Clutch Reverses Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Baseline Reverses Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Baseline Clutch Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Windmill Baseline Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Clutch Baseline Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
One-Hand Clutch Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Big Man Tomahawks Off Two	6’10”	7’3″	50	25
Athletic Side Tomahawks	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Athletic Front Tomahawks	5’9″	7’3″	90	70
Leaning Slams	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Uber Athletic Tomahawks Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Bigman Windmills	6’10”	7’3″	70	50
Windmill Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Leaning Windmills	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Front Windmills	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Side Windmills	5’9″	7’3″	90	70
Athletic Windmills	5’9″	7’3″	90	70
Basic 360s	5’9″	7’3″	85	60
Rim Grazers Off One	5’9″	7’3″	36	25
Basic One-Handers Off One	5’9″	7’3″	50	30
Basic Two-Handers Off One	5’9″	7’3″	50	30
Athletic One-Handers Off One	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Big Man Hangs Off One	6’10”	7’3″	50	30
Hangs Off One	5’9″	7’3″	55	35
Athletic Hangs Off One	5’9″	7’3″	65	45
Big Man Side Clutches Off One	6’10”	7’3″	50	30
Front Clutches	5’9″	7’3″	90	74
Back Scratchers Off One	5’9″	7’3″	89	70
Big Man Baseline Reverses Off One	6’10”	7’3″	65	45
Reverses Off One	5’9″	7’3″	75	55
Clutch Reverses Off One	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Baseline Reverses Off One	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Big Man Tomahawks Off One	6’10”	7’3″	55	35
Side Arm Tomahawks	5’9″	7’3″	84	65
Straight Arm Tomahawks	5’9″	7’3″	95	80
Cock Back Tomahawks	5’9″	7’3″	94	75
Uber Athletic Tomahawks Off One	5’9″	7’3″	90	70
Windmills Off One	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Cradle Dunks Off One	5’9″	7’3″	80	60
Switcheroos Off One	5’9″	7’3″	85	65
Pro Alley-Oop	5’9″	7’3″	70	30
Elite Alley-Oop	5’9″	7’3″	85	60
Zion Williamson Alley-Oop	5’9″	7’3″	87	60

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By Michael Brandon Ingram

All City Dunk Animation Requirements

Dunk Style	Min. Height	Max. Height	Driving Dunk	Vertical
Flashy Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Flashy Hangs Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Under Leg Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
360s Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Under Leg 360s Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Jordan Kilganon	5’9″	6’10”	90	70
Flashy Off One	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Flashy Hangs Off One	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Under Leg Off One	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
360s Off One	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Jordan Southerland	5’9″	6’10”	90	70
City Alley-Oop Reverses	5’9″	7’3″	75	50
City Alley-Oop 360s	5’9″	7’3″	85	60
City Alley-Oop Windmills	5’9″	7’3″	80	55
City Alley-Oop Under Leg	5’9″	7’3″	85	60
City Alley-Oop Flashy	5’9″	7’3″	70	50
Jordan Kilganon Alley-Oop	5’9″	6’10”	90	65

All Contact Dunk Animation Requirements

Dunk Style	Min. Height	Max. Height	Standing Dunk	Driving Dunk	Vertical
Pro Contact Dunks Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	25	87	75
Elite Contact Dunks Off Two	5’9″	7’3″	25	96	82
Small Contact Dunks Off Two	5’9″	6’5″	25	86	75
Pro Contact Dunks Off One	5’9″	7’3″	25	89	78
Elite Contact Dunks Off One	5’9″	7’3″	25	99	90
Small Contact Dunks Off One	5’9″	6’5″	25	93	80
Pro Contact Alley-Oop	5’9″	7’3″	25	84	70
Elite Contact Alley-Oop	5’9″	7’3″	25	92	80
Small Contact Alley-Oop	5’9″	6’5″	25	86	85
Bigman Contact Alley-Oop	6’10”	7’3″	85	70	60
Pro Bigman Contact Dunks	6’10”	7’3″	25	80	60
Elite Bigman Contact Dunks	6’10”	7’3″	25	90	70

All Standing Dunk Animation Requirements

Dunk Style	Min. Height	Max. Height	Standing Dunk	Vertical
One Hand Under Basket Regular	5’9″	7’3″	45	25
Two Hand Under Basket Regular	5’9″	7’3″	40	25
Pro Under Basket Rim Pulls	5’9″	7’3″	65	25
Elite Basket Rim Pulls	5’9″	7’3″	70	25
One Hand Under Basket Athletic	5’9″	7’3″	85	25
Two Hand Under Basket Athletic	5’9″	7’3″	80	25
Pro Bigman Contact Dunks	6’10”	7’3″	80	60
Elite Bigman Contact Dunks	6’10”	7’3″	90	70

Knowing how to dunk is one thing, but once you fulfilled all of the requirements for the dunk that you want, it isn't given to you straight away. You are still going to have to spend VC to buy the animations before heading into the menus to tweak them for your player.

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