NBA 2K24 – How to Alley Oop

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, NBA 2K24 / 04 May 2023

Alright, b-ball fanatics, time to drop some knowledge on executing a masterful alley-oop in NBA 2K24. This sky-high stunt’s sure to bring the house down if done right, but let me tell ya, it ain’t a simple layup. Buckle up and brace yourself, ’cause we’re about to dive deep into this hoop breakdown.

Step Zero: Settin’ the Scene

Before you can go dunk wild, you gotta set the stage, get the ball rollin’. To call for a screen, press and hold L1 if you’re rockin’ a PlayStation, or LB if you’re on Team Xbox.

Slingin’ the Rock

Got your screen locked and loaded? Good. Now let’s get that rock airborne. Watch for your boys on the floor – if one of them’s flagging you down with a raised arm, it’s showtime.

Now, unleash the beast. Hit that Triangle button twice (Y if you’re Xbox gang) and light the alley-oop fuse.

Now listen up, all you next-gen hotshots, there’s a bonus step for you. While you’re double-tappin’, hold down the square button (or X if you’re Xbox).

Showstopper: The Slam

This is where the wheat gets separated from the chaff. Dunking ain’t about button mashing – it’s finesse. Tap the square button on PlayStation or X on Xbox, timing it with the white mark on your dunk meter. Precision is king here, guys.

The Alley-Oop Equation

Pulling off a killer alley-oop ain’t about one-size-fits-all moves. You gotta look at the lay of the land, your angle to your rock-slingin’ buddy, and the skills you both bring to the table.

Center Stage: Self Alley-Oop

Ready to hog the spotlight? Here’s how you pull off a self alley-oop. First thing’s first – you need a clear path, no room for congestion here.

Next, double-tap that Triangle button (or Y for Xbox peeps) and angle the left stick towards the hoop. Might take a few tries to get it right – no stress, just persistence.

Spicing Things Up: Bounce Pass Alley-Oop

To keep your game fresh, let’s mix in a bounce pass alley-oop. Xbox players, you’ll want to hit A + B and guide the left stick towards your target. On PlayStation, it’s X + O and the same left stick move.

Catchin’ the Oop

Fancy being on the other side of the oop equation? If you’re on Xbox, hit Y twice while making a beeline for the hoop. On PlayStation, it’s two quick taps of Triangle.

The Alley-Oop Cheat Sheet

Let’s wrap this up with some essential alley-oop advice:

Equip the Aerial Wizard Badge for an extra boost.

Fast breaks are golden opportunities – seize them.

Make full use of pick and roll tactics.

Keep an eye out for baseline backdoor cuts.

Boost your lob success rate with the Special Delivery Badge.

Up your Driving Dunk attribute in MyPLAYER or roll with high dunk-rated NBA stars.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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