NBA2K21: Best Archetypes in the Game

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Golden State Warriors

Shooting Guard: Playmaking Shot Creator

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NBA2K21: Best Archetypes in the Game

Build Creation: Skill Breakdown - Shooting/Playmaking, Physical Profile - #1, Agility

Player Creation: Height - 6'4", Weight - 175 Pounds, Wingspan - 76.0 inches

Takeover: Shot Creating

Setting Your Potential:

Similar to the best shooting guard in the NBA right now (James Harden), if made correctly, this build will allow you to be an elite passer and shooter, while still having above-average finishing at the rim and passable defence. To do this in NBA2K21, max out:

  • Driving Layup, Driving Dunk
  • Mid Range, Three Pointer, Free Throw
  • Pass Accuracy, Ball Handle
  • Perimeter Defence, Lateral Quickness, Steal, O Rebound and D Rebound.

Once these categories are maxed out on NBA2K21, the remaining points will be used to upgrade post moves and post fades until you have 22 and 25 playmaking and shooting badges respectively.

Badges:

When this build reaches it's maximum potential on NBA2K21, it will have 56 badge unlocks, split up as 25 Shooting, 22 Playmaking, 8 Defence, and 1 Finishing. The best badges for each of these NBA2K21 sections are:

Finishing:

  • Sltihery Finisher (Bronze)

Shooting:

  • Catch and Shoot (Silver), Volume Shooter (Gold), Deadeye (HOF), Green Machine (HOF), Difficult Shots (HOF), Hot Zone Hunter (HOF), Range Extender (HOF).

Playmaking:

  • Ankle Breaker (Silver), Bail Out (Silver), Dimer (Silver), Floor General (HOF), Quick First Step (HOF), Unpluckable (HOF), Space Creator (HOF).

Def/Reb:

  • Rebound Chaser (Bronze), Interceptor (Bronze), Clamps (Gold), Intimidator (Gold).