One of NBA 2K’s strengths has always been its animations, and when the PS4/Xbox One era began, the animations got even better. This was especially true for dunks, where you were able to do some insane throwdowns while also posterizing your opponent.
And over the years we’ve gotten fresh new dunk animation packages. Nothing much has changed recently, but there’s a slew of packages to choose from whether you want Vince Carter’s dunk package or Michael Jordan’s.
Flashy dunks have been a popular aspect of the NBA 2K experience for years now and it’s no different in NBA 2K25. They’ve actually switched up how to perform these epic dunks in recent years, but they have now gone back to their roots for 2K25.
All you have to do in order to do flashy dunks is pull down on your right analog stick as you’re driving towards the basket. Yup, it’s that simple. However, there are other important things to keep in mind, in particular if you play in MyCareer/Park.

You need to make sure you have a good dunk package equipped in your animations. This is a step that can easily be forgotten, believe it or not. That’s because when we upgrade our MyPlayer’s dunk attributes, we automatically assume he’ll start doing some rim rattling dunks but instead we see him do some simple quick drops as we watch in horror and disappointment.
Also, feel free to not just settle with the dunk package of an NBA legend or current star. Consider using the Dunk Creator that allows you to put together your own dunk package by purchasing a combination of animation packages to morph into one.
It’s also important to note that the flashy dunks you do will be at random. It really depends on which angle you’re coming in from when heading towards the hoop. For example, when driving in from the baseline you may do a different flashy dunk compared to when you run in from the free throw line.
Also, another thing that’s key is to make sure you have contact dunk animations equipped. Of course, you need to be sure that your MyPlayer has a high enough driving or standing dunk attribute to be able to unlock contact dunk animations. But once you equip them, you’ll have a much better chance of dunking on your foes in the paint.
Published: Jan 2, 2025 09:47 pm