Handling is a general measure of how well you're able to take care of the ball during the game. Being able to dribble well is definitely part of handling, as well as things such as not getting the ball poked away by pesky defenders.Driving represents how well you're able to create your own shot, which often involves some dribbling of the ball. That's why the BB team has gone on the record to say that Handling and Driving are in essence very similar skill.