For the delight of all who love to put on a show, NBA 2K25 allows players to thoroughly customize their MP’s skills, which includes the ability to pick from a wide array of dunk animation packs.

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But as you might expect, which animations you can access will depend on your stats and height. To emulate your heroes on the court, here are all the dunk animation requirements in NBA 2K25.

  • Table of Contents:
    • All Signature Dunk requirements
    • All NBA Dunk requirements
    • All City Dunk requirements
    • All Contact Dunk requirements
    • All Alley-Oop Dunk requirements

All Signature Dunk animation requirements in NBA 2K25

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To start, players can choose from a series of 43 unique signature dunk animations in NBA 2K25, going from those of legends like Shaq and Kobe to those of future hall of famers like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Among them, it’s also important to highlight Michael Jordan’s, which can only be unlocked by reaching the Starter 4 Rank. You can check out the requirements for each of the animations below.

Dunk AnimationHeight RequirementStat RequirementsGiannis AntetokounmpoAt least 6’5″75+ Standing Dunk, 73+ Driving Dunk, and 50+ VerticalHarrison BarnesAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”60+ Standing Dunk, 82+ Driving Dunk, and 65+ VerticalDevin BookerUnder 6’10”80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalJaylen BrownAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”87+ Driving Dunk and 77+ VerticalKobe BryantUnder 6’10”92+ Driving Dunk and 76+ VerticalDarryl DawkinsAt last 6’10”75+ Standing Dunk, 73+ Driving Dunk, and 50+ VerticalDeMar DeRozanUnder 6’10”73+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalLuka DoncicUnder 6’10”70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalClyde DrexlerUnder 6’10”84+ Driving Dunk and 64+ VerticalAnthony EdwardsUnder 6’10”82+ Driving Dunk and 62+ VerticalJulius ErvingUnder 6’10”84+ Driving Dunk and 64+ VerticalPaul GeorgeAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalDe’Aaron FoxUnder 6’5″85+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalManu GinobiliUnder 6’10”50+ Driving Dunk and 35+ VerticalAaron GordonAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”55+ Standing Dunk, 80+ Driving Dunk, and 60+ VerticalDraymond GreenAt least 6’5″58+ Standing Dunk, 60+ Driving Dunk, and +45 VerticalJames HardenUnder 6’10”83+ Driving Dunk and 63+ VerticalDwight HowardAt least 6’10”75+ Standing Dunk, 65+ Driving Dunk, and 50+ VerticalKevin HuerterAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”65+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalLeBron JamesAt least 6’5″40+ Standing Dunk, 84+ Driving Dunk, and 65+ VerticalJalen JonhsonUnder 6’10”94+ Driving Dunk and 78+ VerticalShawn KempAt least 6’10”70+ Standing Dunk, 82+ Driving Dunk, and 55+ VerticalZach LaVineUnder 6’10”88+ Driving Dunk and 73+ VerticalTrey LyiesAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”55+ Standing Dunk, 65+ Driving Dunk, and 60+ VerticalKarl MaloneAt least 6’5″50+ Standing Dunk, 75+ Driving Dunk, and 50+ VerticalCJ McCollumUnder 6’10”40+ Driving DunkJaVale McGeeAt least 6’10”95+ Standing Dunk, 82+ Driving Dunk, and 69+ VerticalMalik MonkUnder 6’5″80+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalJa MorantUnder 6’10”89+ Driving Dunk and 68+ VerticalKeegan MurrayAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”60+ Standing Dunk, 80+ Driving Dunk, and 70+ VerticalShaquille O’NealAt least 6’10”80+ Standing Dunk, 55+ Driving Dunk, and 50+ VerticalScottie PippenAt least 6’5″85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalGlenn Robinson IIIUnder 6’10”80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalDomantas SabonisAt least 6’10”70+ Standing Dunk, 75+ Driving Dunk, and 45+ VerticalBen SimmonsAt least 6’5″65+ Standing Dunk, 75+ Driving Dunk, and 45+ VerticalLatrell SprewellUnder 6’10”80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalKlay ThompsonUnder 6’10”55+ Driving Dunk and 35+ VerticalKarl-Anthony TownsUnder 6’10”75+ Standing Dunk, 70+ Driving Dunk, and 40+ VerticalRussell WestbrookUnder 6’10”93+ Driving Dunk and 80+ VerticalAndrew WigginsAt least 6’5″ / Under 6’10”92+ Driving Dunk, 75+ VerticalDominique WilkinsAt least 6’5″88+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalZion WilliamsonAt least 6’10”60+ Standing Dunk, 86+ Driving Dunk, and 60+ VerticalMichael JordanUnder 6’10”83+ Driving Dunk and 72+ Vertical
(Can only be unlocked by reaching the Starter 4 ranking)

All NBA Dunk animation requirements in NBA 2K25

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2K25 allows you to pick from a selection of 63 different NBA Dunk animation styles. As you can see below, they will be divided into three types —Two Foot Moving Dunks, One Foot Moving Dunks, and Standing Dunks.

Dunk AnimationCategoryRequirementsRim Grazers Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Rim Grazer36+ Driving DunkBig Man Off-Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Basic36+ Driving Dunk / Must be at least 6’10”Basic One-Handers Off Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Basic45+ Driving DunkBasic Two-Handers Off Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Basic45+ Driving DunkAthletic One-Handers Off Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Athletic70+ Driving Dunk and +50 VerticalBasic Hangs Off Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs40+ Driving DunkAthletic Hangs Off Two Two Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs60+ Driving Dunk and 40+ VerticalFirst Pump Rim Pulls Two Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs60+ Driving Dunk and 40+ VerticalQuick Drops Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Quick Drop85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalQuick Drop-in Back Scratchers Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Rim Grazer85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalFront Clutches Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Double Clutch75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalSide Clutches Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Double Clutch75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalBack Scratchers Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Back Scratcher70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalBack Scratching Rim HangsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Back Scratcher70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalQuick Drop-in Back Scratchers Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Back Scratcher85+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalBig Man Back ScratchersTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Back Scratcher60+ Driving Dunk and 60+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Reverses Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalClutch Reverses Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalBaseline Reverses Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalBaseline Clutch ReversesTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalWindmill Baseline ReversesTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalClutch Baseline ReversesTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalOne-Hand Clutch ReversesTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalBig Man Tomahawks Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk50+ Driving Dunk / Must be at least 6’10Athletic Side TomahawksTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ Vertical Athletic Front TomahawksTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalLeaning SlamsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ Vertical Uber Athletic Tomahawks Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ Vertical Bigman WindmillsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Windmill ReversesTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalLeaning WindmillsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalFront WindmillsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalSide WindmillsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalAthletic WindmillsTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalBasic 360sTwo Foot Moving Dunks / 360s85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ Vertical Rim Grazers Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Rim Grazer36+ Driving DunkBasic One-Handers Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Basic50+ Driving Dunk and 30+ VerticalBasic Two-Handers Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Basic50+ Driving Dunk and 30+ VerticalAthletic One-Handers Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Athletic75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalBig Man Hangs Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs50+ Driving Dunk and 30+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Hangs Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs55+ Driving Dunk and 35+ VerticalAthletic Hangs Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Hangs65+ Driving Dunk and 45+ VerticalBig Man Side Clutches Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Double Clutch50+ Driving Dunk and 30+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Front ClutchesOne Foot Moving Dunks / Double Clutch90+ Driving Dunk and 74+ VerticalBack Scratchers Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Back Scratcher89+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalBig Man Baseline Reverses Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse65+ Driving Dunk and 45+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Reverses Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse75+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalClutch Reverses Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalBaseline Reverses Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Reverse80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalBig Man Tomahawks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk55+ Driving Dunk and 35+ Vertical / Must be at least 6’10”Side Aim TomahawksOne Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk84+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalStraight Arm TomahawksOne Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk95+ Driving Dunk and 80+ VerticalCock Back TomahawksOne Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk94+ Driving Dunk and 75+ VerticalUber Athletic Tomahawks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Tomahawk90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ VerticalWindmills Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Windmill85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalCradle Dunks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Cradle80+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalSwitcheroos Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Switcheroo85+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VerticalOne Hand Under Basket RegularStanding Dunks / Regular45+ Standing DunkTwo Hand Under Basket RegularStanding Dunks / Regular40+ Standing DunkPro Under Basket Rim PullsStanding Dunks / Rim Pull65+ Standing DunkElite Basket Rim PullsStanding Dunks / Rim Pull70+ Standing DunkOne Hand Under Basket AthleticStanding Dunks / Athletic85+ Standing DunkTwo Hand Under Basket AthleticStanding Dunks / Athletic80+ Standing Dunk

All City Dunk requirements in NBA 2K25

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Made for those looking to show their style to the community, NBA 2K25 features 11 City Dunk animations. Most of them will demand at least 70 Driving Dunk and 50 Vertical, with the only exceptions being the ones based on the professional dunkers Jordan Kilganon and Jordan Southerland.

Dunk AnimationCategoryRequirementsFlashy Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Flashy70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalFlashy Hangs Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Flashy Hangs70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalUnder Leg Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Under Leg70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ Vertical360s Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / 360s70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalUnder Leg 360s Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Under Leg 360s70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalJordan KilganonTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Kilganon90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ Vertical / Only if under 6’10”Flashy Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Flashy70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalFlashy Hangs Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Flashy Hangs70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalUnder Leg Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Under Leg70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ Vertical360s Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / 360s70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalJordan SoutherlandOne Foot Moving Dunks / Southerland90+ Driving Dunk and 70+ Vertical / Only if under 6’10”

All Contact Dunk requirements

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In a bit of a letdown for those looking for something more, NBA 2K25 allows you to choose between eight different contact dunk animations. As you can see below, three of them are variations made for players with higher stats, while two are made for those below 6’5″.

Dunk AnimationCategoryRequirementsPro Contact Dunks Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Pro87+ Driving Dunk and 72+ VerticalElite Contact Dunks Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Elite96+ Driving Dunk and 82+ VerticalSmall Contact Dunks Off TwoTwo Foot Moving Dunks / Small86+ Driving Dunk and 75+ Vertical / Must be under 6’5″Pro Contact Dunks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Pro89+ Driving Dunk and 78+ VerticalElite Contact Dunks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Elite99+ Driving Dunk and 90+ VerticalSmall Contact Dunks Off OneOne Foot Moving Dunks / Small93+ Driving Dunk and 80+ Vertical / Must be under 6’5″Pro Bigman Contact DunksStanding Dunks / Pro Standing Bigs80+ Standing Dunk and 60+ Vertical / Must be over 6’10”Elite Bigman Contact DunksStanding Dunks / Pro Standing Bigs90+ Standing Dunk and 70+ Vertical / Must be over 6’10”

All Alley-Oop Dunk requirements

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Just like with the regular dunks, 2K25 allows players to pick among a good deal of alley-oop-focused finishers, all of which you can see below. You can check out how to perform alley-oops in our How to perform a Alley-Oop in NBA 2K25 guide.

Alley-Oop Dunk AnimationTypeCategoryRequirementsPro Alley-OopRegular Alley-OopsPro70+ Driving Dunk and 30+ VerticalElite Alley-OopRegular Alley-OopsElite85+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalZion Williamson Alley-OopRegular Alley-OopsZion Williamson87+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalCity Alley-Oop ReversesCity Alley-OopReverse75+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalCity Alley-Oop 360sCity Alley-Oop360s85+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalCity Alley-Oop WindmillsCity Alley-OopWindmills80+ Driving Dunk and 55+ VerticalCity Alley-Oop Under LegCity Alley-OopUnder Leg85+ Driving Dunk and 60+ VerticalCity Alley-Oop FlashyCity Alley-OopFlashy70+ Driving Dunk and 50+ VerticalJordan Kilganon Alley-OopCity Alley-OopJordan Kilganon90+ Driving Dunk and 65+ VErtical / Must be under 6’10”

Now that you know how to unlock your favorite dunks in NBA 2K25, don’t forget to also check out how to scan your face so that you can make your MyPlayer more like you in the game.

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