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NBA 2K23 Post Move Controls: Full List

By Ralston Dacanay

Here's a breakdown of all of the post move controls in NBA 2K23 on Current and Next Gen.
Here's a breakdown of all of the post move controls in NBA 2K23 on Current and Next Gen. / 2K

NBA 2K23 once again revamps the post move controls for the series, as well as introduces several new ones.

As initially unveiled in the weeks leading up to the release of NBA 2K23, gameplay director Mike "Beluba" Wang and the developer team have not only added a "bunch" of new Signature Post Shots and Hooks for both Current and Next Gen, but they also made it so that Dropsteps and Post Hop Shots are controlled by Double Throws, and Shimmy Fades and Hooks are controlled by Switchbacks

For those looking to expand their bags on the block, here's a breakdown of all of the post move controls in NBA 2K23 on Current and Next Gen.

NBA 2K23 Post Move Controls: Full List

  • Enter and Leave Post: Press and hold Left Trigger (L2/LT) to post up. Release L2/LT to leave the post and faceup.
  • Post Pivot: Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick (LS) in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
  • Dropstep: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold LS left or right toward the hoop then tap Square/X.
  • Spin or Drive: Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick (RS) to either shoulder.
  • Switch Facing: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS up then quickly release.
  • Aggressive Backdown: Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold Right Trigger (R2/RT) + LS toward the defender.
  • Avoid Steal: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS down and quickly release.
  • Post Layup: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move LS toward the hoop + hold RS up-left or up-right.
  • Post Hook: Hold L2/LT to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up-left or up-right.
  • Post Fade: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop.
  • Post Shimmy Hook: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS up-left or up-right.
  • Post Shimmy Fade: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS down-left or down-right.
  • Post Hop: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap Square/X.
  • Post Pump Fake: Hold L2/LT to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
  • Post Up and Under: Hold L2/LT to post up. Use RS to fake, then let go of L2/LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the fake ends.
  • Post Dunk Attempt: Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move LS + RS up.

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