Securing contact dunks in NBA 2K24 hinges on meeting specific attribute thresholds and equipping the correct animation packages. Failure to meet these will prevent your MyPLAYER from consistently finishing through contact at the rim.
Core Attribute Requirements
- Driving Dunk: The paramount attribute. Higher values unlock more potent animations.
- Vertical: Essential for elevating over defenders. Often a co-requisite with Driving Dunk.
- Strength: Aids in absorbing contact and finishing, particularly for bigs, though less universally critical than the other two for all packages.
Contact Dunk Animation Packages & Thresholds (NBA 2K24)
Specific requirements vary per animation package. Always verify in-game, as these are typical values based on series patterns:
Pro Contact Dunks
- Driving Dunk: 87+
- Vertical: 75+
Elite Contact Dunks
- Driving Dunk: 94+
- Vertical: 82+
Small Contact Dunks (Guards/Wings)
- Driving Dunk: 89+
- Vertical: 86+
- Height Restriction: Typically for players under 6'5"
Bigman Contact Dunks (Standing)
- Standing Dunk: 85+ (Elite versions may require 90+)
- Strength: Often 75+
- Height Restriction: Typically for players 6'10" and above
Driving Contact Dunks (Forwards/Bigs)
- Driving Dunk: Typically 80-85+ depending on the specific package for larger players.
- Vertical: Requirements vary, generally lower than guard packages.
- Strength: Contributes significantly to finishing success.
Key Supporting Badges
- Posterizer: Crucial for increasing success rates on contact dunk attempts.
- Slithery: Helps players get to the rim cleanly to initiate dunk animations by avoiding body-ups.
- Fearless Finisher: Improves conversion of dunks (and layups) through contact and reduces fatigue penalties on such attempts.
- Precision Dunker: Enhances control and success with the skill dunk meter, if utilized for contact dunks.
Final Reminders
- Animations: Meeting attribute thresholds only unlocks the ability to purchase and equip the corresponding contact dunk animation packages from the Animation Store. They must be actively equipped to your player.
- Takeovers: Slashing-oriented Takeovers (e.g., Finishing Moves, Easy Blowbys) will significantly enhance contact dunk frequency and success while active.
