5 players with best ball-handling skills in NBA2K25
Dribbling is the primary option for players to move around with the basketball. Therefore, an NBA player must have strong ball-handling skills. The ability to throw off opponents and make space to score is another aspect of ball-handling skills.
NBA 2K has always recognized this aspect of the game and has accordingly added features to allow a player with a high ball-handling rating to maneuver themselves to open shots despite tight defensive pressure. With that, let's take a look at the top-rated ball-handlers on NBA 2K25.
5 players with best ball-handling skills in NBA2K25
#1. Kyrie Irving (99)
Known as one of the best ball handlers in NBA history, it is no surprise that Kyrie Irving topped the list with a 99 rating given the saucy moves he makes to clear himself for non-contested shots.
The Mavericks guard plays with a little extra sizzle, leaving opponents searching for their stance on the floor as he glides by to score or assist.
Irving's incredible ball control features an array of fancy spins, fakes, and dekes that shake up multiple defenders. The two-time NBA champion also jumped four points from NBA 2K24 to be rated his highest yet, 94 overall, in the game's upcoming version.
#2. Steph Curry (97)
Ranking two points behind Irving, Steph Curry puts on show after show with his crafty moves with the basketball. Given that he is top-rated at 99 for three-point shooting, his 97 for ball handling makes him a lethal player in 2K.
#3. Trae Young (96)
Ranked right behind two NBA ball-handling legends, Trae Young is one of the best offensive players in the league, which is in part due to his speedy control of the ball. Young's ball-handling skills feature an array of dazzling moves that allow him to maneuver through defenders and create scoring opportunities.
#4. James Harden (95)
With his signature ankle-break and step-back threes, James Harden boasts some of the league's most impressive ball handling. The three-time scoring champion is capable of consistently breaking down defenders to score off the dribble.
#5 Luka Doncic (95)
Coming off his best season yet in the league, Luka Doncic displayed in the 2023–24 season why he is one of the most lethal offensive threats in the game, which is partly due to his outstanding ball-handling skills. Luka is also rated 97 overall in the game following his first NBA Finals appearance.