NBA 2K26 Dribble Pull-Up Animation Requirements: Full Player Package Breakdown

Looking to master your jump shot timing and style in NBA 2K26? Your dribble pull-up animations play a massive role in building out a MyPLAYER that feels just right. But not every animation is available by default: most are locked behind specific Mid-Range or Three-Point ratings and height requirements.

We’ve compiled the complete list of NBA 2K26 dribble pull-up animation requirements, covering every player package currently in the game. Whether you’re making a speedy 6’4 sharpshooter or a 6’10 stretch forward, here’s how to unlock all the best sigs to elevate your game.

What are Dribble Pull-Up Animations?

Dribble pull-up animations in NBA 2K26 define how your player transitions from dribbling into a jump shot. They impact your shot speed, release point, and overall smoothness, key factors in getting green releases and spacing the floor. Choosing the right package can mean the difference between contested bricks and buttery jumpers.

NBA 2K26 Dribble Pull-Up Animation Requirements By Player

Here’s the complete breakdown of every dribble pull-up animation package, along with the required Mid-Range or Three-Point rating and height restriction for activation in MyCAREER/MyPLAYER modes.

Player Package	Minimum Rating	Height Requirement
Anthony Davis	78	6’10 or higher
Anthony Edwards	80	Under 6’10
Bam Adebayo	81	6’5 or higher
Bogdan Bogdanovic	86	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Bradley Beal	83	Under 6’5
Brandon Ingram	83	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Buddy Hield	72	Under 6’5
Cade Cunningham	83	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Chet Holmgren	76	6’10 or higher
Dante Exum	79	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Darius Garland	84	Under 6’5
De’Aaron Fox	78	Under 6’5
DeMar DeRozan	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Desmond Bane	86	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Devin Booker	86	Under 6’10
Donte DiVincenzo	82	Under 6’5
Eric Gordon	79	Under 6’10
Gary Harris	76	Under 6’5
Giannis Antetokounmpo	71	6’10 or higher
Gordon Hayward	82	Under 6’10
Harrison Barnes	85	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Jalen Brunson	83	Under 6’5
Jalen Green	79	Under 6’10
James Harden	83	Under 6’10
Jaren Jackson Jr.	79	6’10 or higher
Jaylen Brown	79	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Jimmy Butler	77	Between 6’5 and 6’10
John Collins	79	6’5 or higher
Jordan Clarkson	83	Under 6’5
Jrue Holiday	83	Under 6’10
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	86	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Keon Ellis	81	Under 6’5
Kevin Huerter	75	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Keyonte George	76	Under 6’5
Kobe Bryant	86	Under 6’10
Kyrie Irving	88	Under 6’5
LaMelo Ball	79	Under 6’10
LeBron James	81	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Luka Doncic	80	Under 6’10
Malaki Branham	78	Under 6’5
Malik Beasley	76	Under 6’5
Markelle Fultz	66	Under 6’5
Mikal Bridges	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Mike Conley	77	Under 6’5
Paolo Banchero	79	6’10 or higher
Paul George	83	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Reggie Jackson	81	Under 6’5
Rui Hachimura	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Scoot Henderson	78	Under 6’5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	86	Under 6’5
Stephen Curry	92	Under 6’5
Spencer Dinwiddie	83	Under 6’10
Taylor Hendricks	77	Under 6’5
Tim Hardaway Jr.	79	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Trey Burke	80	Under 6’5
Tyrese Haliburton	82	Under 6’10

How to choose the best Dribble Pull-Up for your build

If you’re not sure which animation fits your style, consider your playstyle before locking into a package. Guards that handle the ball a ton — especially under 6’5 — should lean into quicker, lower release styles like those from Curry or Kyrie. Taller wings may prefer smoother pull-ups like Paul George or Ingram for that midrange iso arsenal.

And here’s a tip: always match your animations with your badge loadout. If you’re running Hall of Fame Space Creator or Agent 3, pair them with releases that help exaggerate stepbacks or quick transitions from dribble to shot.

The right dribble pull-up animations can level up your shooting game more than you think. It’s those subtle changes in rhythm, speed, and release point that can freeze defenders and generate clean looks off the bounce. Want to cook defenders like Curry or create elevation like Kobe? Now you know what it takes.

Remember: meet those animation requirements, experiment with different sigs in the Gatorade Training Facility, and you’ll find the one that gives you the smoothest green window in no time.