NBA 2k25 All Attributes
All NBA 2k25 Attributes Explained
Get a detailed breakdown of what every attribute does on NBA 2k25. Each attribute is color coded based on their category in NBA 2k25. The categories are Inside Scoring, Outside Scoring, Playmaking, Defense, Rebounding and Physicals. You will want to understand what each attribute does prior to making your first build.
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All NBA 2k25 Attribute Details
Attribute
Description
Close Shot
Ability to shoot when standing still, including post shooks, out to 10 feet from the basket. Is also use to determine the ability to make standing alley-oop and putback layup attempts
Driving Layup
Ability to successfully complete all types of layup attempts while moving towards the basket
Driving Dunk
Ability to successfully complete regular, contact, alley-oop and putback dunk attempts while moving towards the basket
Standing Dunk
Ability to successfully complete regular, contact, alley-oop and putback dunk attempts while standing under the basket
Post Control
Helps determine success when performing all types of moves from post position. Used along with strength and size to determine the ability to back down a defender
Midrange
Ability to make shots of all types from mid-range distance, including shots from the post.
3 Pointer
Ability to make shots of all types from three-point distance
Free Throw
Ability to successfully make free throw shot attempts
Passing Accuracy
Ability to throw the ball on target in all types of passing situations, such as bounce, chest, lob, overhead, flashy and alley-oop passes
Ball Handle
Determines skill while dribbling the ball, both in terms of moves allowed and securing the ball from steal attempts
Speed w/ Ball
Affects how fast the player can launch, run, or sprint while dribbling the ball
Interior Defense
Ability to defend the paint both on and off the ball, as well as contest shots near the rim
Perimeter Defense
Ability to defend the perimeter both on and off the ball, as well as contest shots from outside
Steal
Ability to intercept or deflect passes and steal the ball from opposing ball-handlers in all situations
Block
Determines the chance to successfuly block shots of all types
Off Reb
Ability to grab Offensive rebounds. Along with vertical, unlocks rebound content to reach the ball more easily on missed shots. Helps determine ability to box out or navigate around box outs
Def Reb
Ability to grab Defensive rebounds. Along with vertical, unlocks rebound content to reach the ball more easily on missed shots. Helps determine ability to box out or navigate around box outs
Speed
Affects how fast the player can run or sprint around the court without the ball.
Agility
Without the ball, affects how fast the player can accelerate, move in short bursts, and move laterally.
Strength
Determines who wins a contact battle offensively and defensively, and helps dictate how successful a player will be when backing down or being backed down in the post, both with and without the ball
Vertical
Used as a gate for dunk animations, and in combination with attribute counterparts, allows a player to jump higher on rebounds and blocks
Stamina
Affects how quickly a player loses energy and fatigues while running, sprinting, taking contact and performing various moves on the court
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