[Top 10] NBA 2K21 Best Dribble Moves

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10) Spin Redirect

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAZIj-yx9h4

Intro: Looking for a new dribble to put defenders on their heels? Look no further than this tricky spin move. This move fools defenders into thinking you’re going one way when you’re actually going the other.

What’s Awesome About Spin Redirect:

  • Difficult to predict
  • Players aren’t familiar with the move yet
  • Easy to perform
  • Allows the ballcarrier to quickly burst forward after the animation 
  • Great for attacking the basket

9) Momentum Crossover

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Ready to put your defender on skates? The Momentum Crossover, especially when performed multiple times, will have your defender sweating through his tube socks. This is a quick, easy way to change directions for any playstyle.

What’s Awesome About Momentum Crossover:

  • Can be performed multiple times for increased effect
  • Easy to perform
  • Can be used to either create space or attack the paint
  • Will leave defenders guessing 
  • Easy to combine with other dribble moves

8) Behind the Back

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Looking for a simple way to change direction? The Behind the Back is a staple of any up-and-coming Dribble God. Put this one into your bag of tricks and you’ll be on your way toward having a solid arsenal of dribble moves.

What’s Awesome About Behind the Back:

  • Quick way to change directions
  • Easy to perform
  • It just looks cool
  • Less predictable than crossovers
  • Easily combines with other dribble moves

7) Curry Slide

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Want to learn how to shake defenders like Steph Curry? This is one of his most devastating moves and you can use it in a number of ways. Unfortunately, Steph’s signature shimmy isn’t included.

What’s Awesome About Curry Slide:

  • Easy to perform
  • Creates separation for jumpshots
  • Easily combines with other dribble moves
  • Not as predictable as a stepback
  • Forces defenders to lunge toward a shooter to make up ground which can lead to fouls

6) Behind the Back, Snatchback

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Maybe you’re looking to break some serious ankles and the above moves aren’t doing it for you. This move is sure to have defenders tripping over themselves.

What’s Awesome About Behind the Back, Snatchback:

  • Great for misdirection
  • Easily get defenders off balance
  • Can be used to create space or attack the basket
  • Less predictable than most other dribble moves
  • Tells defenders that they’re going to have a hard time staying in front of you

5) Halfspin

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Want to quickly get your defender off-balance? This move will keep defenders guessing and on their heels. 

What’s Awesome About Halfspin:

  • Great for misdirection
  • Easily combines with other dribble moves
  • Makes it hard for defenders to guess where you’re going next
  • Easy to perform
  • If you frequently use spins, this can be an effective alternative 

4) Spinback

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Having a hard time attacking the paint? Have a decent perimeter jumper? Perform this move to easily find space to splash a three-pointer.

What’s Awesome About Spinback:

  • Creates space for perimeter shots
  • Fakes a paint attack
  • Can combine with other dribble moves for devastating effects
  • Can make defenders look silly
  • Can trigger the ankle-breaker badge

3) Halfspin, Between the Legs, Spinback

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Having a hard time finding space against the defense? This combination of moves can break down nearly any defensive scheme.

What’s Awesome About Halfspin, Between-the-Legs, Spinback:

  • Easy to add additional moves after finishing
  • Nearly impossible to defend
  • Unpredictable
  • Great for creating space on the perimeter
  • Leaves defenders guessing

2) Halfspin, Between the Legs, Behind the Back

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68HqiipChg

Intro: Need another combo to add to your bag of tricks? Want to send a quick message to your opponent that they’re in for a long game? This one’s just what you need.

What’s Awesome About Halfspin, Between the Legs, Behind the Back:

  • Great for protecting the ball while the offense gets set
  • Great way to show off your skills
  • Can be very deceptive
  • Can be used to attack the basket or create space on the perimeter
  • When used in conjunction with Halfspin, Between the Legs, Spinback, it’s very hard to predict

1) Crossover “Teleport”

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZTku9yRtNs

Intro: Defenders guarding you tightly along the perimeter? This move is guaranteed to burn them and get you closer to the basket. It may or may not be a glitch, but that’s not your problem.

What’s Awesome About Crossover “Teleport”:

  • Gives you an unnatural speed-boost following the move
  • Great for attacking the basket
  • Great for getting around on-ball defenders
  • Difficult for defenders to predict
  • Can be used by a variety of player types

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