NBA 2K25 allows players to customize their MyPlayer to their heart’s content, going from their dunking and jumping animations to their motion style, the latter of which dictates their off-the-ball speed and affects their responsiveness when performing set defensive maneuvers.
True to that, knowing which animation to pick is a must, especially if you plan on facing franchise veterans. To help you with that, here are the best motion styles for all builds in NBA 2K25.
The best motion styles in NBA 2K25
Given how, as we brushed on above, your motion style will dictate your speed when off the ball and in many cases your animations when man-marking and chasing rebounds, it became a consensus that the best ones should provide the best all-around package of speed and spacing. That also means that the best for each height will reign supreme in most cases, no matter your position or build of choice. You can check out the best motion styles for each height and position in NBA 2K25 below:
| Position / Height | Best Motion Styles and Why |
|---|---|
| Point and Shooting Guards | Alex Caruso / Bradley Beal (Considered by the community as the fastest-motion styles in the game) Ja Morant (A good compromise solid on both ends of the court / A personal favorite) |
| Small and Power Forwards | Drew Eubanks (Not as fast as Caruso or Beal’s but offers way more on defense) Kawhi Leonard (Provides a good boost of speed while also offering one of the best packages when the subject is keeping up when defending from the perimeter) |
| Centers (Under 6’10”) | Drew Eubanks Dennis Rodman (The best for those looking to get rebounds, although it’s running animation it’s not sure to please) |
| Centers (Over 6″11″) | Drew Eubanks Giannis Antetokounmpo |
How to get new motion styles in 2K25
Now that you know which is the best motion style for you, you will be able to acquire it by heading to MyPlayer, Animations, and then to the Animation Store. Once there, head to Scoring Moves, Motion Styles, and pick your chosen one before heading to your cart to complete the transaction. You will have access to all motion styles fitting your height from the get-go and they will all be free.
After purchasing your motion style, you can equip it by heading to Gameplay Animations and then to Motion Style under the Scoring Moves tab.
