NBA 2K25 is finally here, and with the game fully released, there's going to be a ton of new features for players to discover.
However, 2K has a flurry of controls, and it's always good to get a refresher on them, which is what we're going to do below.
Here's what you need to know.
NBA 2K25 Complete Controls Guide: All Controls and More
2K Games have long been the paramount of basketball titles, and with new innovations each year, we're eager to see how this year's content plays out.
Now, if you're simply looking to play the game, especially some of the online features, you'll want to know how to perform some of 2Ks best moves, with some of the more advanced controls.
Offense
Pass A X
Bounce Pass B Circle
Lob Pass Y Triangle
Shoot X/RS Square/RS
Call Play LB L1
Icon Pass RB R1
Post Up LT L2
Sprint RT R2
Move Player LS LS
Pro Stick RS RS
Pause Start Options
Gameplay HUD DPAD (Up) DPAD (Up)
OTFC Substitutions DPAD (Down) DPAD (Down)
OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy DPAD (Left) DPAD (Left)
Points of Emphasis DPAD (Right) DPAD (Right)
Off-ball Offense
Call for Ball A X
Set Screen B Circle
Rebound Y Triangle
Tell CPU To Shoot X Square
Post Up LT L2
Sprint RT R2
Move Player LS LS
Off-Ball Cut RS RS
Defense
Player Swap (closest to the ball) A X
Take Charge / Flop / Chuck B Circle
Intense-D LT (Hold) L2 (Hold)
Block / Rebound Y Triangle
Steal X/RS Square/RS
Double Team LB L1
Icon Swap RB R1
Cutoff Step LT L2
Sprint LT + RS (Tap) LS + RS (Tap)
Move Player Left Stick Left Stick
Hands Up / Shot Contest Right Stick (Up) Right Stick (Up)
Onball Steal Right Stick (Down) Right Stick (Down)
Hands Out Left Right Stick (Left) Right Stick (Left)
Hands Out Right Right Stick (Right) Right Stick (Right)
Intentional Foul Back Share
Coaching DPAD DPAD
Off-ball Defense
Player Swap A X
Take Charge / Flop / Chuck B Circle
Block / Rebound Y Triangle
Steal X Square
Post Engage LT L2
Sprint RT R2
Move Player LS LS
Deny Ball RS RS
Mastering controls is key to getting the most out of NBA 2K25, especially in MyCareer and MyTeam modes, where NBA 2K25 MT plays a crucial role.
MMOexp NBA 2K25 Team