To perform a flashy pass in NBA 2K27, press RB and aim the Right Stick toward your intended teammate. Unlike most passes, which use the Left Stick for directional input, flashy passes rely on the Right Stick and can produce no-look, behind-the-back, or over-the-shoulder animations depending on the situation.
Flashy passing isn’t purely for style. Used correctly, it can catch defenders off guard and create passing angles that aren’t available with a basic pass, particularly for Point Guards, playmaking Centers, and builds with strong ball control and passing attributes.
NBA 2K27 Passing Controls
NBA 2K27 offers several passing options for different offensive situations. Here are the main controls:
| Pass Type | Control |
|---|---|
| Pass | A |
| Flashy Pass | RB + Right Stick |
| Wrap Pass | Double Tap B |
| Bounce Pass | B |
| Lob Pass | Y |
| Icon Pass | RB |
| Skip Pass | Hold A |
| Get Open Pass | Hold B, then Release |
| Fake Pass | Y + B |
| Jump Pass | X + A |
| Give & Go | Hold A, then Release |
| Rolling Inbound | Y |
Choosing the right pass matters as much as finding an open teammate. A bounce pass can slip underneath a defender’s reach, while a wrap pass can help protect the ball when passing around pressure.
How to Do a Flashy Pass in NBA 2K27
The flashy pass controls have changed from the previous NBA 2K entry.
To perform one:
- Press RB.
- Aim the Right Stick (RS) toward the teammate you want to receive the ball.
The important difference is the directional input. Flashy passes use the Right Stick rather than the Left Stick used to aim other types of passes.
The exact animation depends on the circumstances and the player attempting the pass. Possible animations include behind-the-back, no-look, and over-the-shoulder passes.
While these animations can look impressive, their practical value comes from making your distribution less predictable. A well-timed flashy pass can potentially find a teammate from an unusual angle and make the play harder for the defense to anticipate.
Players with stronger passing and ball-control attributes are better suited to making advanced passes consistently, especially when their attributes are high enough to qualify for relevant NBA 2K27 passing Badges.
How to Wrap Pass in NBA 2K27
To perform a wrap pass, double tap B.
Wrap passes are useful when a defender is positioned directly between you and your intended target. Instead of making the most direct throw, the passer works the ball around the defender, often using their body to provide additional protection.
The tradeoff is speed. A wrap pass can take slightly longer to complete, but the altered trajectory can make the ball more difficult to intercept.
That makes it particularly useful when you’re being closely pressured or double-teamed and a conventional pass risks going straight into a defender’s reach.
How to Bounce Pass in NBA 2K27
Press B to perform a bounce pass.
Rather than sending the ball through the air, a bounce pass directs it toward the floor before it reaches the receiver. This can help get the ball underneath an opponent’s outstretched arms and can provide a more effective passing angle in certain situations.
There needs to be enough distance between the passer and receiver for the animation to work properly. If the two players are extremely close, the game may simply have one player hand the ball to the other instead.
When to Use Flashy, Wrap, and Bounce Passes
Advanced passes become most useful when the defense takes away the obvious passing lane.
Use a flashy pass when you want to create an unexpected angle or catch defenders anticipating a standard pass. A wrap pass is better when a nearby defender is obstructing the direct route to your teammate, while a bounce pass can exploit space underneath a defender’s arms.
Learning when to use each option is particularly valuable for playmaking builds. The new flashy-pass input may take some adjustment for returning players, but once you remember to use RB and the Right Stick, it becomes another useful tool for moving the ball through tight defensive coverage in NBA 2K27.
