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Follow this detailed guide to create an effective Lockdown Build to boost the defensive abilities of your character in NBA 2K26.
The lockdown build in NBA 2K26 sets a primary focus on enhancing the defensive skills of a player, especially on the perimeter. The name of this strategy or move comes from the simple idea of ‘locking down’ the attackers and preventing them from advancing. Leave fewer gaps and reduce the chances of the opposition scoring points by making the most out of the lockdown build.
In this article, we will explore the best lockdown build you can create in NBA 2K26.
Lockdown Build Overview in NBA 2K26
The following Lockdown build in NBA 2K26 will help create a powerhouse of a defensive style for your player, prioritizing being an on-ball defender. This is a great setup for The Park as well as The Rec.
Body Stats
- Position: Small Forward
- Height: 6’6
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’0
Attribute Ratings
Finishing
- Close Shot: 67
- Driving Layup: 70
- Driving Dunk: 87
- Standing Dunk: 40
- Post Control: 45
Shooting
- Mid Range Shot: 75
- Three-Point Shot: 80
- Free Throw: 86
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 60
- Ball Handle: 85
- Speed With Ball: 75
Defense
- Interior Defense: 55
- Perimeter Defense: 97
- Steal: 91
- Block: 68
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 31
- Defensive Rebound: 55
Physicals
- Speed: 89
- Agility: 86
- Strength: 71
- Vertical: 75
Stats To Focus on First in NBA 2K26
First, focus on getting two defense cap breakers. You can put those on the perimeter defense attribute to boost the stats. The 92 stat on ‘Agility’ will help build a legendary status for the badges Ball Menace, Pick Dodger, and Challenger. Utilize the other cap breakers that you will attain on your speed.
Badges To Get
Here are the badges that would work well with the Lockdown Build.
- Immovable Enforcer
- High-Flying Denier
- Aerial Wizard
- Slippery off-ball
- On-Ball Menace
- Challenger
- Interceptor
- Glove
- Set Shot Specialist
- Posterizer
Which Takeover Can You Choose First
These would be the ideal takeovers to unlock for the Lockdown build.
- Rim Guardian
- Glue
Animations To Unlock With Your Stat Cap
These would be the right set of animations to unlock for this build.
- Zach Levine: Dribble Style
- Pro Contact Dunks
- Best Tall Guard Sigs
Build Specialization
For the defensive build specialization, you will unlock the badge max plus one and two to apply to your defensive attribute category. The plus two can be used to push the GLove badge to legend, and the plus one can be used to push the Interceptor Badge up.
Also read: NBA 2K26: Best Point Guard Build
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