It is more important than it has ever been before to maintain control of the ball while dribbling than it was in any previous year because of the adjustments that were made to the stamina system this year. In this guide, we will discuss the alterations that have been made to the dribbling mechanics, the various combinations that can be used to get around an opponent, the on-the-fly adjustments that you should make, as well as the times at which you should use each move in order to be successful in NBA 2K23.

When you dribble the ball, you are trying to draw the attention of the defenders on the opposing team so that you can launch an attack from the open space that is created by their movement. 

As a consequence of this, it is essential, in order to avoid being disrupted, to first recognize when the defender is about to cut you off as they continue their line of defense. Because the free throw line is the destination you need to get to before the defender, focusing on it as the destination you are trying to get to while dribbling the ball has helped me become a much more effective dribbler. One of the reasons for this is that the free throw line is the destination that you need to get to ahead of the defender in order to be successful. Now that that has been established, let's talk about the different dribbling moves that we have available to us in our arsenal.

In order for a player to successfully complete a crossover dribble, they need to make an abrupt change in direction in order to get around a defender from the opposing team as quickly as possible.

That Part of the Cross That Is Done Between the Legs
If you use your body as a shield, the ball will be better protected from defenders who are trying to cut you off or who are playing extremely aggressively when you are on the move. This is because you are using your body to shield the ball. This is because you are attempting to protect yourself by using your own body as a shield. It will propel you forward with the ball and allow you to cover a lot of ground in the opposite direction when you attempt to use this move. This will allow you to cover more ground in the opposite direction, which will open up opportunities for you to take shots.

Flip the right stick downwards and to the left or downwards and to the right (towards the hand that is not holding the ball) to take control of the game.

Hidden Explosive Dribble at the Back of the Net, Hiding in the Hands
You have the ability to activate this move while standing still, giving you the chance to completely surprise your opponents who are defending against you. If you take advantage of this opportunity, you will be victorious.

Step Back
When you have passed the 3-point line is when you will most frequently hear someone use this phrase, so keep an ear out for it at that point. You have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation as your rival falls further and further behind, and you can do so by scoring three points while they believe that you are still in the lead while they are under the impression that you are still in the lead. When you are being surrounded by defenders who are pressing in on you, taking a step back is an excellent way to create space for yourself when they are closing in on you. Taking a step backwards is an excellent way to create space for yourself when you are being surrounded by defenders who are trying to stop you from advancing. Hesitating is an excellent move to use if you want your opponent to make a mistake because it causes them to question the decisions that they have made in the past.

The dibble move known as "In and Out" is a type of misdirection 

That causes the defender to believe that you are about to cross over when, in fact, you continue to go in the same direction as before. This fools the defender into thinking that you are about to cross over. A dibble is the name given to this type of move.

In 2K, a perfect in and out occurs when the defender is frozen and you are able to breeze right by them, or when the defender moves completely out of the way because they believe you are going to go the other way. Both of these scenarios are considered to be perfect in and outs. Both of these possibilities are considered to be ideal entries and exits from the game.

To take control of the game, you need only flick the right stick either up or right, or up or left, in the direction of your ball hand.

Move the right stick up/left or up/right (to the hand that is not controlling the ball) while you are holding RT or R2 on your controller. Move the stick to the hand that is not controlling the ball.

Hesitation Escape
It is necessary to maintain control of the ball on the same side throughout the entirety of the Hesitation Escape in order to successfully complete the move. Concurrently, you need to make an effort to create space for yourself laterally against the defender so that you can shoot or drive the ball.

Get Out of Here Between Your Legs!
The crossover to hesitation escape is extremely similar to this move, but this one offers superior ball protection laterally.

While holding RT or R2 on the controller, move the right stick in a leftward or rightward direction directly. The hand that is not currently controlling the ball should be used to perform this task.

Steph Curry's Behind the Back Dribble Escape is without a doubt the most well-known Behind the Back Escape that can be performed in the game. There is no other escape game that even comes close to being as good as Behind the Back Escape.

You can use the spin move to create some space for yourself and increase your chances of scoring when a defender is making a concerted effort to block your initial path to the basket. This will allow you to improve your chances of scoring. This move will force you into the lane because the defender is unable to stop your forward momentum. As a result of this move, you will be able to create space for yourself, which will force you further into the lane.

When you are finished using the right stick with the ball, you should rotate it so that it is in the hand that is not holding the ball. This will allow you to continue using the right stick with the other hand.