NBA 2K24 best Power Forward build for MyPlayer & The City

NBA 2K24 best Power Forward build for MyPlayer & The City
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Written by 

Morgan Truder

Published 

11th Sep 2023 11:52

Building the best Power Forward build in NBA 2K24 MyPlayer is vital if you're planning to take your player in this direction. Power Forwards are going to be one of your main threats in NBA 2K24, as they're often playing with their back to the basket in-game.

You’re going to want to be a good size with a decent stature, because power isn’t just in the name, but is required to excel. So if you're unsure of how to best build a Power Forward player in NBA 2K24, we've got everything you need to know below.

Looking for another position? Check out our other NBA 2K24 builds:

The best Power Forward build in NBA 2K24

A power forward - Giannis in NBA 2K24
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Our best Power Forward build in NBA 2K24 relies on being big, powerful, and always capable of taking a chance when it presents itself - whilst still being able to get some clutch blocks in.

For this reason, we think the Catch and Shoot badge combined with the Anchor badge will make you the perfect Power Forward. 

NBA2K24 Power Forward build attributes

Body attributes:

  • Height: 6’8”
  • Weight: 217lbs
  • Wingspan: 6'11”

Skill attributes:

Finishing

Attribute  Value
Close Shot 44
Driving Layup 63
Driving Dunk 75
Standing Dunk  45

As a Power Forward, you’re going to be a constant threat, a pain for any team defending and someone to watch out for during transitions.

Shooting

Attribute  Value
Mid-Range Shot 70
Three-point Shot 85
Free Throw  60

Mid-Range shots are where you’re going to excel, and potentially make a name for yourself during your MyPlayer Career. 

Playmaking

Attribute  Value
Pass Accuracy 77
Ball Handle 81
Speed with Ball 75

To be good on the attack, sacrifices have to be made, and Speed with Ball is where you’re going to see that sacrifice for your Power Forward player in NBA 2K24. 

Defence

Attribute Value
Interior Defense 82
Perimeter Defense 87
Steal 85
Block 78
Offensive Rebound 76
Defensive Rebound 83

With these stats, you will always be available for the rebound, hopefully triggering a counter to get up the other end and snatch some points 

Physical

Attribute Value
Speed 82
Acceleration 74
Strength 75
Vertical 74
Stamina 95

When using these Physical stats for your Power Forward build, you'll be strong, but you won't be too quick.

Once again, sacrifices have to be made, and this time speed is where you’re going to fall. It's still important to keep your stamina high, however, so you can keep playing to your best until the end. 

So that's everything you need to know about building the best Point Guard in NBA 2K24.

For more on NBA 2K24, be sure to check out our NBA 2K homepage, or see our rundowns of the best builds for Centers, Small Forward, and Shooting Guard.

Morgan Truder
About the author
Morgan Truder
Morgan is one of the Guides Writers at GGRecon. He first started writing about games for fun whilst doing his BA (Hons) in History and Film. Since then he has turned this passion into a career and was previously an Editor at VideoGamer before joining GGRecon. Despite enjoying all sorts of games, he can often be found playing Football Manager, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Sekiro.
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