NBA 2K24 Best Free Throw & Layup Package for All Builds

Having the right animations can make a huge difference in MyCAREER, and that means players need to make sure they've got the NBA 2K24 best free throw and layup package available. Whether you're looking for the right fit for your current build or planning ahead, knowing the best options will make a huge difference.

In this NBA 2K24 guide, we'll break down the best free throw animation as well as some tips on how to make it work for you. For players of all build heights, finding the right package of layup animations will make a huge difference when playing close to the net.

NBA 2K24 Best Free Throw Animation

While they can sometimes feel automatic from professional players with years of experience, scoring every free throw in NBA 2K24 is going to be dependent on several key factors. Your player's free throw rating has the biggest impact, as even off-timed shots will be more likely to go in with a high enough rating.

However, players still on the rise or those just looking to ensure every last point goes on the board will be looking for the best free throw animation in NBA 2K24. There are dozens to choose from in the animation store (the vast majority of which are free), and fortunately these don't have any attribute requirements meaning they're usable on any build.

For several years, and still in NBA 2K24, most players have agreed the best free throw animation is Stephen Curry. If you want to try something different or see which other options have the right timing feel for you, here are the top five free throw animations you can go with:

• Stephen Curry
• Michael Jordan
• Jamal Murray
• J.R. Smith
• Klay Thompson

As previously mentioned, rating will be a big factor but you also need to spend some time practicing the timing of your free throws. As a general rule, releasing right as the ball leaves your player's hand is a good bet, but this could adjust based on the exact settings, build, and animation you're using.

NBA 2K24 Best Layup Package for Every Build Height

If you're looking to score while in the paint, layups could be your bread and butter in NBA 2K24. There are tons of different layup packages to choose from with their own unique set of animations, but some of this will be dependent on what your current build qualifies for.

For players who prefer mastering the best dunk in NBA 2K24 and don't want layups to trigger too often, we also have more details below on which of these is your best option. Here are the best layup packages in NBA 2K24:

Most of these packages are going to be ideal depending on your build height and Driving Layup rating, but the outlier is Ben Simmons. For players who prefer dunking and want to focus on that rather than making layups, Ben Simmons seems to have the best luck for triggering dunk animations more often than layup animations and has relatively low ratings.