The dunk meter is an extremely useful tool inNBA 2K24, which can guarantee you a contact dunk almost every time if you may manage to land the correct timing and angles.
This meter is triggered when you attempt to land a dunk in a contest, and there’s a green window (which guarantees you success every time). It’s a tool used heavily by both casuals and esports pros, which is why mastering it should be your top priority. However, the game could do a better job of explaining this tool and how it works.
How to use the dunk meter in NBA 2K24
Many players often get confused as they think that the dunk meter, like the shot meter or layup meter, can be activated. This meter is always active by default, irrespective of whether you’re on current-gen (Xbox Series XlS and PS5) or old-gen (PC and old-gen consoles).
There are several types of dunks available inNBA 2K24, and the dunk meter is used with skill dunks. When you perform a skill dunk, the meter will automatically appear on your screen along with the green window. Here are the controls for performing skill dunks:
If you complete all three steps, there will be guaranteed dunks every time without failure.
When to use the dunk meter in NBA 2K24
Overdoing skill dunks will lead to turnovers, so it’s important to understand when to perform them. Typically, I observe whether my player is being guarded. If your player has an open run to the basket, the dunk meter will have a huge green window (making it easy to score). It doesn’t matter if your opponent tries to defend your player after the meter has been triggered.
In fact, this is the biggest difference between the dunk meter andother such metersinNBA 2K24– the green window of a dunk meter doesn’t change once it has been activated. Just ensure you’re not surrounded while attempting to land a dunk. While you will still trigger the meter, the green window on it will be practically non-existent.
