When choosing dunk packages, there are some flashy and fun dunks when it's just the player and the rim. NBA 2K23 understands that this is a video game and gamers need to have fun with it. These dunk packages bring fun and excitement to the on-screen court.
But contact dunks in NBA 2K23 are all business. It is indeed entertaining to posterize a poor defender, but an in-position defender, more often than not, will be blocking the ball or turning the dunk into a low-quality layup. By meeting the right contact dunk requirements, players can slam the ball down in traffic on the interior.
Pro Contact Dunks Off Two
- Driving Dunk 84+
The best finishing badges are still only as effective as their animations. The Pro Contact Dunks Off Two will satisfy many players who are looking for a strong finish instead of just a quick one. Slashers with an abnormally high strength score will enjoy the success rate on this one.
Pro Contact Dunks Off One
- Driving Dunk 84+
Despite sounding similar to Pro Contact Dunks Off Two and having the same requirements, the choice between the two is meaningful. Watching the animations, it's clear this is more for an elite and agile dunker build that focused on going around contact rather than hitting it head-on.
Elite Contact Dunks Off Two
- Driving Dunk 92+
Higher dunk requirements don't always translate to better dunks but Elite Contact Dunks Off Two is definitely an upgrade of its Pro variant. The best dunk styles protect the ball and these animations make blocks impossible with tomahawks and behind-the-back protection.
Elite Contact Dunks Off One
- Driving Dunk 92+
As can be expected, the Elite Contact Dunks Off One is a faster and more elusive choice over Elite Contact Dunks Off Two. Ideal point guard builds will enjoy the extra speed over the last choice while maintaining the extra ball protection.
Small Contact Dunks Off Two
- Driving Dunk 86+
- Height under 6'5"
Guards often get stuck shooting from the arc with a perfect custom jumper but slashers still have it great. Any dunk off of two may sound out of place for smaller players, yet Small Contact Dunks Off Two has some unique baseline dunks for those who like to start their drives from the corner instead of always at the top of the key.
Small Contact Dunks Off One
- Driving Dunk 86+
- Height under 6'5"
The big seller for the Small Contact Dunks Off One is its verticality. Too much of the time, ball protection means slowing down and taking it slow. However, protection by keeping the ball out of reach is just as good, allowing gamers to maintain their speed while keeping the ball out of reach.
Pro Bigman Contact Dunks
- Standing Dunk 80+
- Height at least 6'10"
Note that the requirement has shifted from driving dunks to standing dunks in addition to the size increase. The nice part about these animations is that they are both off of one and two, so players can choose whether they want to slash by or go in up close. There are also some post dunks for the true heavyweights.
Elite Bigman Contact Dunks
- Standing Dunk 90+
- Height at least 6'10"
There are ten points of difference between the last standing dunk and this one. The extra requirements for the standing dunk buy players some filthy posterizing shots thanks to absurd verticality. Those who try to get in the way of this dunk will end up on the floor more often than not.
NBA 2K23 is available now for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.