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Create the best Power Forward build in NBA 2K26, balancing shooting, defense, and rebounding to dominate every court scenario.
In NBA 2K26, the Power Forward position stands out for its role as a “popper,” as it balances shooting, agility, and defensive play, making it among the most impactful roles on the court. Power Forwards have to guard multiple positions, stretch the floor with reliable shooting, and control the paint with rebounding and shot-blocking.
The following build ensures that you can not only hold your own against dominant centers but also stay mobile enough to contest wings and perimeter players. Combined with badges and takeover choices that maximize these strengths, this build allows you to dominate every phase of the game.
NBA 2K26 Power Forward Overview
Body Stats
- Position: Power Forward
- Height: 6’9″
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’3″
Attribute Ratings
Finishing
- Close Shot: 65
- Driving Layup: 55
- Driving Dunk: 75
- Standing Dunk: 45
- Post Control: 48
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 70
- Three-Point Shot: 80
- Free Throw: 72
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 76
- Ball Handle: 48
- Speed With Ball: 53
Defense
- Interior Defense: 74
- Perimeter Defense: 82
- Steal: 88
- Block: 84
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 80
- Defensive Rebound: 92
Physicals
- Speed: 83
- Agility: 80
- Strength: 83
- Vertical: 83
Which Stats To Focus on First
- Get Driving Dunk to 89 by using five Cap Breakers. Doing so is important as it unlocks contact dunk animations. Driving Dunk performs better than Standing Dunk.
- Achieving 76 Pass Accuracy is crucial to make zippy passes.
- Rebound Specialization boosts Defensive Rebound to 94, unlocking Box Out Beast at Hall of Fame.
- Improve Steal past 90 with Cap Breakers if all other stats have met their threshold.
Which Badges To Get
- Box Out Beast: Legend (Max +1)
- Rebound Chaser: Legend (Max +2)
- Brick Wall: Hall of Fame (Max +2)
- Interceptor: Hall of Fame
- High-Flying Denier: Gold
- Challenger: Gold
Also Read: NBA 2K26: All Badge Requirements
Which Takeover To Choose
These are some of the best Takeovers and Takeover abilities to unlock once you have met the attribute requirements for them.
- Mixtape
- Blur
- 3&D
- Sharpshooter
- Jet
- Hydration Hero
- Splashtower
- Crasher
- Gifted Hands
- Glue
Which Animations Will You Unlock Based on Your Stat Cap?
Some important animations to purchase and equip are:
- Free Throw: Draymond Green
- Go-To Shot: Jimmy Butler
- Dribble Pull-Up: Pro 2
- Spin Jumper: Pro
- Hop Jumper: Jimmy Butler
- Dunk Style: DNKK
- All Layups: Default Small
- Motion Style: Drew Eubanks
- Triple Threat Style: Kobe Bryant
- Contact Dunk: Pro
Build Specialization
The build’s stats and badge loadout favor the Rebound Specialization. In addition to its +2 Max badge perk, the specialization increases Defensive Rebound enough to unlock the Box Out Beast badge at Hall of Fame.
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