How Do You Do a Standing Dunk in NBA 2K23?
/Every basketball fan has felt the indescribable thrill of watching the ball get rammed through the basket. However, executing such a satisfying move in NBA 2K23 is quite difficult, as you will soon find out. Players who can dunk have specific physical attributes that you can take advantage of once you have a few moves under your belt. We have several NBA 2K23 guides that will strengthen your skills and help you become a better player.
HOW TO DO A STANDING DUNK IN NBA 2K23
The key to mastering dunks lies in solid fundamental skills and muscle memory. It’s a complicated technique, and we suggest you practice the basics before trying your hand at a Standing Dunk. The key lies in the timing, and the dunk will not go through even if you are off by a few milliseconds. Here is how you execute a Standing Dunk on both consoles:
PLAYSTATION 4 & 5
Hold L2 to get a position under that basket. Then press R2 to push back the defender. While pressing down R2, release L2 and quickly hold down the Right Stick to do a Standing Dunk.
XBOX ONE & SERIES X | S
Hold LT to get a position under that basket. Then press RT to push back the defender. While pressing down RT, release LT and quickly hold down the Right Stick to do a Standing Dunk.
STANDING DUNK TIPS AND TRICKS
- The execution of complex moves like this all comes down to the right timing and takes a long time to master. Keep grinding in the practice court until you develop the muscle memory to consistently pull-off the move.
- Study your players since you will need a high strength rating to pull off a standing dunk.
- In addition to the two points, dunks also get you flashy points from the crowd, so always look for an opportunity.
- All dunks may not be successful, and you need to be able to recognize which dunks you can convert. If you are unsure, settle for a jumper instead.
- Diversify your shot options. Mix it up with off-hand, contact, putback, and aggressive dunks.