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Follow this detailed guide to create an effective ISO Build to boost the dribbling and scoring abilities of your character in NBA 2K26.
The ISO build or isolation play style is a perfect style for your player to focus on taking on defenders with less reliance on play calls, passes, or screens. You will get to dribble for longer, draining less stamina, helping you strategize on your following moves. This build will also help set up better finishers in a mid to close range.
In this article, we will explore the best ISO build you can create in NBA 2K26.
ISO (Isolation) Build Overview in NBA 2K26
The ISO build in NBA 2K26 will help your character dribble their way through any obstacle and create more opportunities for scoring either through dunks or mid-range shots. Let us take a look at the setup for the ISO build in NBA 2K26.
Body Stats
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Height: 6’8
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Wingspan: 6’9
Attribute Ratings
Finishing
- Close Shot: 77
- Driving Layup: 70
- Driving Dunk: 89
- Standing Dunk: 49
- Post Control: 50
Shooting
- Mid Range Shot: 92
- Three-Point Shot: 90
- Free Throw: 67
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 71
- Ball Handle: 85
- Speed With Ball: 80
Defense
- Interior Defense: 51
- Perimeter Defense: 85
- Steal: 73
- Block: 44
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 71
- Defensive Rebound: 60
Physicals
- Strength: 88
- Vertical: 82
- Speed: 71
- Agility: 78
Stats To Focus on First in NBA 2K26
On an immediate basis, you should prioritize increasing the ‘Three-Point Shot’ and the ‘Mid-Range Shot’. These are the key attributes, with the highest stats in the ISO build. After that, put emphasis on ‘Ball handle’ and ‘Speed with ball’ to increase your dribbling speed and movement around the court.
Badges To Get First
Here are some of the badges you can focus on in order of Hall of Fame status to silver.
- Deadeye
- Aerial Wizard
- Set Shot Specialist
- Shifty Shooter
- Slippery Off-Ball
- Pogo Stick
- Posterizer
- Handle for Days
- Strong Handle
- Unpluckable
- Lightning Launch
- Dimer
- Interceptor
Which Takeover Can You Choose First
Here are all the takeovers you can unlock to match the requirements of the attributes.
- Deep Bomber
- Sharpshooter
Which Players The Build Compares to
- Dan Majerle (All-time Suns)
- Ray Allen (’02-’03 Bucks)
- John Starks (’91-’92 Knicks)
Build Specialization
For the build specialization in the ISO build, we will focus primarily on each of the scoring-based attributes, including Mid-range shots, three-point shots, and Driving Dunks.
Also read: NBA 2K26: Best Lockdown Build Guide
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