Dunks have always been a source of highlights and posters in NBA 2K22. Dunk packages are more diverse than ever, being suited to 2K22 MT guards, forwards, and centers. Different players can make different dunks depending on their position, height, weight, and wingspan.

Learning how to dunk and when to use them is a key skill to have in your arsenal, enabling you to earn more points and have a psychological edge over your opponent. There is nothing like rilling up your opponent and getting on a run to win the game because of a monster jam over their center.

Here is a dunking guide so that you can learn the basics, controls, and tips to finishing with authority in the paint in NBA 2K22.

How to dunk in NBA 2K22

There are two ways to dunk in NBA 2K22: pressing the shoot button or pointing the right stick towards the rim – both while holding the sprint trigger.

Depending on the console that you use, holding down the square button for PS5 or X button for Xbox users while holding the R2 or RT trigger, respectively, will let your player go for a dunk.

Alternatively, you can also point the right stick towards the hoop while holding down the R2 or RT trigger to execute a dunk if you opt for that option.

How to use the 2K22 dunk meter

The dunk meter in NBA 2K22 is a new addition to the game. This is similar to the shot meter as you need to time your dunk or layup in the green box of a player. Timing is key for dunks in NBA 2K22 as all finishes require the shot meter regardless of layup, dunk, or alley-oop.

The size of the green box will vary. The higher dunk rating and position of a player will result innn a higher chance of completing the move. If an opponent is guarding the paint, it will most likely lead to a more difficult finish.

Traits and specialties like Lob City Finisher or Fearless Finisher give players a special boost when trying to cheap NBA 2K22 mt buy finish dunks near the rim.