NBA 2K22: Best Point Guard Builds

Stephen Curry as seen in NBA 2K21 [Source: Forbes]
Stephen Curry as seen in NBA 2K21 [Source: Forbes]

NBA 2K22 is out and everyone is rushing to build their own version of an unstoppable demigod. Point guards are the biggest stars in the NBA today as quicker and volume shooting guards have taken over from traditional big men. 6 of the 15 All-NBA players in 2021 were point guards, whereas seven of the 15 All-NBA players in 2020 were point guards.

Some of the biggest contracts go to point guards now, and every gamer who turns on MyPlayer Builder in NBA 2K22 eventually itches to build a high-scoring point guard.

Which is the best point guard build in NBA 2K22?

Not all point guards are the same and everyone has a different definition and application of a point guard. Magic Johnson, who is regarded by many as the greatest point guard of all time, is a 6-foot-9 beast who defended, led the league in steals and assists. On the other hand, Stephen Curry, who is regarded by many as the second-best point guard right behind the Magic, is a 6-foot-3 wiry player who can shoot lights out and hasn't led the league in assists even once.

It depends on what kind of point guard you find ideal and you can accordingly build your player. In this article, we take a look at three builds that will be excellent for a point guard in NBA 2K22.

Note: The skill breakdown and physical profiles are pie charts in NBA 2K22 and the % figures mentioned are not exact values but just rough numbers to give you an idea which pie chart to choose.

Note: Badges can vary as you change and select your attributes.

#3 Two-way Playmaker

Russell Westbrook with the Washington Wizards
Russell Westbrook with the Washington Wizards

A two-way playmaker will require you to choose the 'Playmaking' and 'Defense' attributes over the rest. It will help you get steals and be a slashing finisher.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Playmaking, 36% Defense, 14% Finishing, 14% Shooting

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Solid, Height - 6'5", Weight- 195 lbs, Wingspan - 80"

Takeover: Playmaker

To set your potential with this build in NBA 2K22, you'll need to max out your first three finishing attributes - Close Shot, Driving Layup and Dunk and you don't need great ratings on your Post Hook or Standing Dunk.

Your shooting attributes in this build in NBA 2K22 aren't going to be rated high in potential and will be around the 60s so you can max them out except the post fade. Playmaking Attributes should be maxed out except Post Control.

For Defense/Rebounding, you should max out every attribute that is suitable for a point guard such as Lateral Quickness, Steals, and Perimeter Defense. You can choose to max out either the Defensive Rebound or any of the playmaking attributes. If you have any Attribute Upgrades remaining, you can spread them out according to your player.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 57 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 21 in Playmaking, 17 in Defense/Rebounding, 9 in Finishing and 10 in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Playmaking such as Ankle Breaker and Quick First Step along with Defense/Rebounding badges such as Clamps and Pick Pocket.

Shades of: Kevin Johnson, LaMelo Ball


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#2 Offensive Threat

Damian Lillard representing USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Damian Lillard representing USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

An offensive threat point guard build in NBA 2K22 essentially only cares about scoring and putting the ball in the hoop so your Finishing and Shooting abilities will be prioritized over the Defense/Rebounding and Playmaking.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Finishing, 36% Shooting, 14% Playmaking, 14% Defense

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Solid, Height - 6'3", Weight- 190 lbs, Wingspan - 76"

Takeover: Spot Up Shooter

To set your potential with this build in NBA 2K22, as mentioned earlier, you will prioritize Finishing and Shooting attributes. Max out the top three in Finishing - Close Shot, Driving Layup and Dunk and max out the top three in Shooting as well - Mid-Range, Three-point and Free throw shot. Also max out the Ball Handle and/or Pass accuracy in the Playmaking Category as it will give you more opportunities to score for yourself or create shots for your teammates through gravity.

The rest of the attributes can be evenly distributed with added emphasis on Finishing and Shooting. Defense/Rebounding attributes will have their highest potential around 50-60 in this build in NBA 2K22 so you can max out the point guard-related attributes in defense such as Lateral Quickness, Steals and Perimeter Defense.

Bagdes: This build will give you 50 badges with 23 in Shooting and 17 in Finishing along with 6 in Playmaking and 4 in Defense/Rebounding. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting and Finishing such as Tireless Shooter and Circus Threes or Quick First Step in Playmaking.

Shades of: Damian Lillard, James Harden

#1 Playmaking Shot Creator

<a href='https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/stephen-curry' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Stephen Curry</a> is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22
Stephen Curry is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22

The ideal point guard in the NBA and in NBA 2K22. A small, quick guard who can get his own shot while also creating for his teammates.

Skill Breakdown: 45% Shooting, 27% Playmaking, 14% Finishing, 14% Defense

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Slight, Height - 6'2", Weight- 167 lbs, Wingspan - 74.5"

Takeover: Spot Up Shooter

To set up potential for this NBA 2K22 point guard build, you will need to max out the first two Finishing attributes - Close Shot and Driving layup. Driving Dunk can be halfway filled (up to 60). You need to max out everything in Shooting - Mid-range, Three-point and free throw shot along with Post fade. One alternative is if you max out the first three and keep Post Fade as 77 or 78 as it will give you enough shooting badges and also leave attribute upgrades for rest.

The rest of the Finishing badges can either be left as it is or get minor upgrades like one or two points each depending on how much upgrades you have left for this NBA 2K22 build. Playmaking attributes need to be maxed out except Post Control which can be upgraded by a few points. Moreover, in Defense/Rebounding, the usual point guard-related attributes can be maxed out - Lateral Quickness, Steals and Perimeter Defense and the rest can be invested in Finishing or Defensive Rebounding.

Bagdes: This build will give you 56 badges in NBA 2K22 with 25 in Shooting and 24 in Playmaking along with 6 in Defense/Rebounding and 1 in Finishing. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting and Playmaking such as Volume Shooter, Tireless Shooter, Circus Threes, Quick First Step and Ankle Breaker.

Shades of: Stephen Curry, Chris Paul

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Edited by Arnav Kholkar