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Follow this detailed guide to create an effective Stretch Build to boost your characters’ far-ranged shots and dribbling skills in NBA 2K26.
In NBA 2K26, there are a variety of strategies or builds you can implement to strengthen certain skills and positions of your player. The Stretch build is one of them, which prioritizes your player’s ability to shoot baskets from mid-range or three-pointers. You will also get a boost in certain defensive scenarios and be faster with dribbles and enhanced stamina.
In this article, we will explore the best Stretch build you can create in NBA 2K26.
Stretch Build Overview in NBA 2K26
The Stretch build in NBA 2K26 will benefit your player when it comes to making and types of mid-range shots as well as three-pointer shots. You engage from a safe distance, with skillful dribbling past the opponents when required. Let us take a look at the Stretch build in NBA 2K26.
Body Stats
- Position: Center
- Height: 7’4
- Weight: 242 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’4
Attribute Ratings
Finishing
- Close Shot: 85
- Driving Layup: 60
- Driving Dunk: 65
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 60
Shooting
- Mid Range Shot: 90
- Three-Point Shot: 89
- Free Throw: 74
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 84
- Ball Handle: 65
- Speed With Ball: 42
Defense
- Interior Defense: 88
- Perimeter Defense: 60
- Steal: 50
- Block: 88
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 75
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: 57
- Agility: 43
- Strength: 84
- Vertical: 71
Stats To Focus on First in NBA 2K26
From the get-go, you can begin with maxing out the Three-Point Shot as well as the Mid-Range Shot. These will prove to be the key attributes with the highest stats for the Stretch build. Following that, max out the ball dribble skills and the speed with the ball. Another key factor would be increasing the Pass Accuracy close to its maximum point to help attain the gold ‘Versatile Visionary’ badge.
Badges To Get
Take a look at the important badges for this build as well as the stats to upgrade the mto.
- Dimer (Gold)
- Aerial Wizard (Gold)
- Versatile Visionary (Gold)
- Off-Ball Pest (Gold)
- Rise Up (Gold)
- Post Lockdown (Gold)
- Boxout Beast (Gold)
- Break Starter (Silver)
- Paint Patroller (Silver)
- Rebound Chaser (Silver)
Which Takeover Can You Choose First
Here are all the takeovers you can unlock to match the requirements of the attributes for the Stretch build.
- Rim Guardian
- Sharpshooter
- Deep Bomber
- Crasher
Which Players Does the Build Compare To
- Marc Gasol (’16-’17 Grizzlies)
- Kristaps Porzingis (Hawks)
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Build Specialization
For the build specialisation in the Stretch build, we will focus on all the scoring type attributes while also giving equal importance to defensive measures.
Also read: NBA 2K26: Best ISO Build Guide
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