NBA 2K22: Looking at the best point forward builds

LeBron James against Draymond Green in the 2018 NBA Finals
LeBron James against Draymond Green in the 2018 NBA Finals

#2 Playmaking Four

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors

It is the playmaking genius in NBA 2K22 who has only one thing in mind: pass-first. If you want to build a typical Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler-type player, select small forward for the build instead of power forward in NBA 2K22 MyPlayer Builder's start menu.

A small forward position with this build will create a '2-Way Pass-First Wing' with shades of Chris Mullin and Butler.

Position: Power Forward.

Skill Breakdown: 62.5% Playmaking, 12.5% Defense/Rebounding, 12.5% Finishing, 12.5% Shooting.

Physical Profile: Balanced - Equal Agility, Vertical and Strength.

Player Creation: Body Type - Solid; Height - 6' 7",; Weight - 200 lbs, Wingspan - 87".

Takeover: Playmaker.

To build this player on NBA 2K22, you need to max out Driving Dunk, Close Shot and Driving Layup. Keep Standing Dunk at around 40, while keeping Post Hook at the minimum. The Shooting attributes won't be high to begin with, so under the Shooting category, max out everything except Post Fade.

Under Playmaking, max out the first two attributes - Pass Accuracy and Ball Handle, while keeping Post Control around 60. Finally, in Defense/Rebounding, max out everything except Blocks. You can choose to keep blocks, and leave out Steals if that better suits your player.

Badges: This build will give you 47 badges in NBA 2K22 - 21 in Playmaking, ten in Shooting, ten in Defense/Rebounding and six in Finishing. You can choose HOF badges in Playmaking, like Bullet Passer, Quick Chain, Quick First Step and/or Hyperdrive.

Shades of: Jayson Tatum, Tobias Harris.


#1 Slashing Playmaker

LeBron James is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22.
LeBron James is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22.

It is the offensive savant in NBA 2K22 which can manipulate defenses and control your team's offense. It can get its own shot, create for others and do everything for the team, from grabbing boards to guarding smaller forwards.

Position: Small Forward.

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

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Built; Height - 6' 8"; Weight - 227 lbs; Wingspan - 84.5".

Takeover: Slasher.

To build this player in NBA 2K22, you need to max out all the attributes in Finishing, except Post Hook and Close Shot. Keep Close Shot at a little below maximum (around 79), and keep Post Hook at minimum. Under the Shooting category, max out everything except Free Throw, which you can keep at around 69.

Under Playmaking, max out everything. Finally, in Defense/Rebounding, max out everything except Offensive Rebound, Steal and Block, which can be kept at 57, 63 and 55, respectively. The defensive attributes will not be high to begin with. If you have anything remaining, invest in other categories as you like, but not in blocks.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 49 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 25 in Playmaking, 12 in Defense/Rebounding, eight in Finishing and four in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting, such as Quick First Step, Unpluckable and/or Ankle Breaker or in Finishing such as Relentless Finisher.

Shades of: LeBron James, Kelly Oubre Jr.

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