How to Do a Cradle Layup in NBA 2K23

by Falagar / NBA 2K23, Articles / 12 Apr 2022

Cradle layups are an excellent way to fool defenders and switch up your play. This guide discusses how you can flawlessly execute a cradle layup.

However, it’s best to have a few moves under your belt so that you can keep the defender guessing when you are approaching the basket. Here are a few NBA 2K23 guides to help build your arsenal of moves.

HOW TO DO A CRADLE LAYUP IN NBA 2K23

PS4 & PS5

While driving to the rim, shift your Right Stick diagonally downward to your ball hand direction. When you are halfway through the animation or first step into the cradle layup animation, hold down the turbo button (R2) to execute the cradle dunk animation.

If you are using the square button, start by driving towards the rim. Double tap the square button and when you are halfway through the animation or just entering the cradle layup animation, hold down R2 to execute the cradle dunk animation.

XBOX ONE & X | S

While driving to the rim, shift your Right Stick diagonally downward to your ball hand direction. When you are halfway through the animation or first step into the cradle layup animation, hold down the turbo button (RT) to execute the cradle dunk animation.

If you are using the X button, start by driving towards the rim. Double tap the X button and when you are halfway through the animation or just entering the cradle layup animation, hold down RT to execute the cradle dunk animation.

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Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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