Free throws are called that because they’re supposed to be a guaranteed bucket, but knocking these down can be challenging if you have a poor release. Equipping one of the best free throw animations in NBA 2K25 is a huge leap toward not bricking crucial shots.

Animations define every single action your MyPLAYER makes on the court and are almost as crucial to success as your actual inputs. Bad animations can significantly hamper your performance, and no one wants to lose through no fault of their own. Free throws are just a fraction of the arsenal of animations in NBA 2K25, which includes actions as seemingly mundane as how you walk and run down the court.