NBA 2K23: The BEST Power Forward Builds (2024)

A complete guide on how you can make the best power forward builds in NBA 2K23.

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NBA 2K23 lets you play with different characters and create different builds. Power Forward Builds are very popular among the NBA community and are used to dominate the court. Our guide will explain some of the best Power Forward Builds you can make in NBA 2K23.

Key Takeaways

  • Power Forward Build is basically built in NBA 2K23, where the character is perfectly balanced in terms of being aggressive but also defensive.
  • There are a total of three Power Forward Builds in the game, which is:
    • Balanced Power Forward
    • Paint Power Forward
    • 3-Level Shooter Power Forward
  • Balanced Power Forward Build speaks for itself, where the character is customized to be an all-rounder on the court and lets you dominate.
  • Paint Power Forward Build This build drastically increases your character’s ability to defend, score points for your team, and do rebounds around enemies.
  • 3-Level Shooter Power Forward Build is perfect for those players who love the aggressive playstyle.

The Best Power Forward Builds

A power Forward is basically a very versatile character on the court in Basketball. You can play not only aggressively but also defensively. You, the player, decide to play inside the paint or outside while using a Power Forward Build.

We will primarily explain the three best Power Forward builds you can make in the game. You can choose from the three options and decide on your playstyle. Following are the best Power Forward builds in the game:

  • Balanced Power Forward
  • Paint Power Forward
  • 3-Level Shooter Power Forward

We will discuss these builds in complete detail, including the body settings and the stats you’ll need for these builds.

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Build NameBody SettingsFinishingShootingPlaymakingDefensePhysical
Balanced Power Forward BuildHeight: 6’9″
Weight: 210lbs
Wingspan: 7’2″
Body Shape: Compact
Close Shot: 59
Driving Layup: 79
Driving Dunk: 85
Standing Dunk: 85
Post Control: 25
Mid-Range Shot: 76
Three-Point Shot: 87
Free Throw: 87
Pass Accuracy: 80
Ball Handle: 87
Speed With Ball: 74
Interior Defense: 70
Perimeter Defense: 81
Steal: 78
Block: 80
Offensive Rebound: 33
Defensive Rebound: 73
Speed: 81
Acceleration: 77
Strength: 82
Vertical: 80
Stamina: 93
Paint Power Forward BuildHeight: 6’11”
Weight: 216lbs
Wingspan: 7’9″
Body Shape: Built
Close Shot: 74
Driving Layup: 85
Driving Dunk: 93
Standing Dunk: 90
Post Control: 42
Mid Range Shot: 35
Three Point Shot: 25
Free Throw: 36
Pass Accuracy: 70
Ball Handle: 70
Speed with Ball: 68
Interior Defense: 89
Perimeter Defense: 76
Steal: 75
Block: 93
Offensive Rebound: 92
Defensive Rebound: 94
Speed: 79
Acceleration: 73
Strength: 74
Vertical: 90
Stamina: 96
3-Level Shooter Power Forward BuildHeight: 6’7″
Weight: 210lbs
Wingspan: 7’4″
Body Shape: Defined
Close Shot: 63
Driving Layup: 75
Driving Dunk: 95
Standing Dunk: 80
Post Control: 25
Mid Range Shot: 80
Three Point Shot: 80
Free Throw: 61
Pass Accuracy: 59
Ball Handle: 89
Speed with Ball: 83
Interior Defense: 78
Perimeter Defense: 78
Steal: 43
Block: 25
Offensive Rebound: 82
Defensive Rebound: 82
Speed: 85
Acceleration: 80
Strength: 53
Vertical: 75
Stamina: 95

Balanced Power Forward Build

The Balanced build will focus on creating a Power Forward that excels in all qualities on the court. You can not only defend but also play aggressively on the court. Making rebounds will also become feasible while using this build.

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Now we will explain all the body settings and attributes you need for the build, including the takeovers.

Body Settings

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Following are the body settings for the Balanced Power Forward build.

  • Height:6’9″
  • Weight:210lbs
  • Wingspan: 7’2″
  • Body Shape:Compact

Attributes

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Following are the Finishing attributes for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Close Shot: 59
  • Driving Layup: 79
  • Driving Dunk: 85
  • Standing Dunk: 85
  • Post Control:25

Following are the Shooting attributes for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Mid-Range Shot: 76
  • Three-Point Shot: 87
  • Free Throw: 87

Following are the Playmaking attributes for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Pass Accuracy:80
  • Ball Handle: 87
  • The speed with Ball: 74

Following are the Defense attributes for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Interior Defense: 70
  • Perimeter Defense: 81
  • Steal: 78
  • Block: 80
  • Offensive Rebound: 33
  • Defensive Rebound: 73

Following are the Physicals attributes for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Speed: 81
  • Acceleration: 77
  • Strength: 82
  • Vertical: 80
  • Stamina: 93

Takeovers

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Following are the primary and secondary takeovers that you’ll need for the Balanced Power Forward build;

  • Primary Takeover: Anklebreaking Shots
  • Secondary Takeover: Limitless Range

Badges

Badges can be customized for the finishing, shooting, playmaking, and rebounding skills of your character. Additionally, these badges are further classified on the basis of tiers and their rarities. You will find bronze, silver, gold, and hall of fame rarities. Following are the badges for all the skills of your character in the Balanced Power Forward Build;

Finishing Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Finishing Badges;

  • Giant Slayer: Bronze

Following are the Tier 2 Finishing Badges;

  • Aerial Wizard: Gold
  • Limitless Takeoff: Silver

Following are the Tier 3 Finishing Badges;

  • Bully: Silver
  • Posterizer: Silver (Core Badge)
Shooting Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Shooting Badges;

  • Clutch Shooter:Hall of Fame
  • Space Creator: Hall of Fame
  • Slippery Off Ball: Hall of Fame

Following are the Tier 2 Shooting Badges;

  • Agent 3: Silver
  • Guard Up: Gold

Following are the Tier 3 Shooting Badges;

  • Limitless Range:Silver (Core Badge)
Playmaking Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Playmaking Badges;

  • Ankle Breaker: Hall of Fame
  • Hyperdrive: Bronze

Following are the Tier 2 Playmaking Badges;

  • Quick First Step:Gold
  • Vice Grip: Silver

Following are the Tier 3 Playmaking Badges;

  • Handles For Days:Silver
  • Unpluckable: Gold (Core Badge)
Defense/Rebounding Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Ankle Braces:Gold
  • Off-Ball Pest: Hall of Fame
  • Pick Dodger: Bronze

Following are the Tier 2 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Challenger: Silver
  • Chase Down Artist: Gold (Core Badge)
  • Clamps: Bronze
  • Interceptor: Bronze

Paint Power Forward Build

The Paint Power Forward Build strengthens your character in both the paints on the court. Your character will be able to not only defend the ball in his team‘s paint but also score points and pull off rebounds in your enemy’s paint.

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Now we will explain all of the body settings and the attributes that you need for the build, including the takeovers.

Body Settings

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Following are the body settings for the Paint Power Forward Build build.

  • Height:6’11”
  • Weight:216lbs
  • Wingspan:7’9″
  • Body Shape: Built

Attributes

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Following are the Finishing attributes for the Paint Power Forward build;

  • Close Shot: 74
  • Driving Layup: 85
  • Driving Dunk: 93
  • Standing Dunk: 90
  • Post Control: 42

Following are the Shooting attributes for the Paint Power Forward Build;

  • Mid-Range Shot: 35
  • Three-Point Shot: 25
  • Free Throw: 36

Following are the Playmaking attributes for the Paint Power Forward build;

  • Pass Accuracy: 70
  • Ball Handle: 70
  • Speed with Ball: 68

Following are the Defense attributes for the Paint Power Forward build;

  • Interior Defense: 89
  • Perimeter Defense: 76
  • Steal: 75
  • Block: 93
  • Offensive Rebound: 92
  • Defensive Rebound: 94

Following are the Physicals attributes for the Paint Power Forward build;

  • Speed: 79
  • Acceleration: 73
  • Strength: 74
  • Vertical: 90
  • Stamina: 96

Takeovers

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Following are the primary and secondary takeovers that you’ll need for the Paint Power Forward build;

  • Primary Takeover:Finishing Moves
  • Secondary Takeover:See the Future

Badges

These badges are further used to buff up your skills and abilities in the Paint Power Forward Build. They will not only enhance the attributes of your character but will also affect the overall build. Following are the badges for all the skills of your character in the Paint Power Forward Build;

Finishing Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Finishing Badges;

  • Acrobat:Bronze
  • Giant Slayer:Hall of Fame
  • Limitless Takeoff:Gold
  • Slithery:Gold

These are the Tier 2 Finishing Badges;

  • Posterizer:Gold

Following are the Tier 3 Finishing Badges;

  • Fast Twitch:Silver
  • Rise Up:Gold (Core Badge)
Shooting Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Shooting Badges;

  • Slippery Off-Ball: Bronze (Core Badge)
Playmaking Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Playmaking Badges;

  • Clamp Breaker:Bronze
  • Floor General:Silver
  • Handles for Days:Bronze
  • Mismatch Expert:Bronze
  • Special Delivery:Bronze

These are the Tier 2 Playmaking Badges;

  • Bail Out:Bronze
  • Break Starter:Silver
  • Vice Grip:Silver (Core Badge)
Defense/Rebounding Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Challenger:Bronze
  • Interceptor:Bronze

Following are the Tier 2 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Boxout Beast:Hall of Fame
  • Chase Down Artist:Hall of Fame

Following are the Tier 3 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Anchor:Gold
  • Brick Wall:Bronze
  • Pogo Stick:Bronze
  • Rebound Chaser:Gold (Core Badge)

3-Level Shooter Power Forward Build

The 3-Level Shooter build is the best aggressive Power Forward build in NBA 2K23. You get a lot of new jumping animations with this build, and you can additionally pull off a lot of rebounds and dunks.

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Now we will explain all of the body settings and the attributes that you need for the build, including the takeovers.

Body Settings

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Following are the body settings for the 3-Level Shooter Build build.

  • Height: 6’7″
  • Weight: 210lbs
  • Wingspan: 7’4″
  • Body Shape: Defined

Attributes

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Following are the Finishing attributes for the 3-Level Shooter build;

  • Close Shot: 63
  • Driving Layup: 75
  • Driving Dunk: 95
  • Standing Dunk: 80
  • Post Control: 25

Following are the Shooting attributes for the 3-Level Shooter Build;

  • Mid-Range Shot: 80
  • Three-Point Shot: 80
  • Free Throw: 61

Following are the Playmaking attributes for the 3-Level Shooter build;

  • Pass Accuracy: 59
  • Ball Handle: 89
  • Speed with Ball: 83

Following are the Defense attributes for the 3-Level Shooter build;

  • Interior Defense: 78
  • Perimeter Defense: 78
  • Steal: 43
  • Block: 25
  • Offensive Rebound: 82
  • Defensive Rebound: 82

Following are the Physicals attributes for the 3-Level Shooter build;

  • Speed: 85
  • Acceleration: 80
  • Strength: 53
  • Vertical: 75
  • Stamina: 95

Takeovers

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Following are the primary and secondary takeovers that you’ll need for the 3-Level Shooter build;

  • Primary Takeover: Slasher
  • Secondary Takeover: Spot Up Shooter

Badges

As we have mentioned before, badges are absolutely necessary to get the best out of your builds in NBA 2K23. Similarly, well need the best possible badges for our 3-Level Shooter build. Following are the badges for all the skills of your character in the 3-Level Shooter Build;

Finishing Badges
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Following are the Tier 1 Finishing Badges;

  • Fearless Finisher:Bronze
  • Mashser: Bronze

These are the Tier 2 Finishing Badges;

  • Aerial Wizard:Bronze
  • Giant Slayer: Bronze
  • Posterizer: Gold
  • Slithery: Gold

Following are the Tier 3 Finishing Badges;

  • Limitless Takeoff:Gold
Shooting Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Shooting Badges;

  • Catch and Shoot: Silver
  • Green Machine: Gold
  • Volume Shooter: Silver

Following are the Tier 2 Shooting Badges;

  • Amped: Silver

These are the Tier 3 Shooting Badges;

  • Blinders: Silver
  • Deadeye: Bronze
  • Limitless Range: Bronze
  • Space Creator: Silver
Playmaking Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Playmaking Badges;

  • Handles For Days: Silver

These are the Tier 2 Playmaking Badges;

  • Hyperdrive:Bronze

Following are the Tier 3 Playmaking Badges;

  • Killer Combos:Gold
  • Quick First Step: Hall of Fame
Defense/Rebounding Badges
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These are the Tier 1 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Challenger: Bronze

Following are the Tier 2 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

    • Boxout Beast:Gold
    • Clamps: Bronze
    • Pick Dodger: Bronze
    • Rebound Chaser: Bronze

Following are the Tier 3 Defense/Rebounding Badges;

  • Menace: Gold

The Best Teams For Power Forward Builds

Choosing a team to play for will be your next step after creating the best Power Forward Build. There are many teams that you can choose from, but we recommend joining one of the following;

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  • Chicago Bulls
  • Miami Heat
  • LA Clippers

These teams lack a strong Power Forward but excel in other positions on the court. You will definitely benefit from joining these teams as you can complement their weakness. That will lead to the creation of one of the strongest teams in NBA 2K23.

Summary

NBA 2K23 is not only one of the best sports games, but it is also the best release in the NBA franchise. The game adds a lot of customizability, and that can be used to create multiple different builds in NBA 2K23. Every sports fan, and especially people who love basketball, should try out the game at least once.

This concludes our guide to the best Power Forward builds in NBA 2k23. We explained the top 3 Power Forward builds that you can create in the game. Each of these builds has been entailed with all of the body measurements and attribute sliders. We hope that the guide helped you to create the best Power Forward Build. Let us know what you think about NBA 2K23 in the comments below.

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How to make the best myplayer in 2k23? ›

Build order:
  1. Driving dunk: 93.
  2. Three-point shot: 92.
  3. Ball handle: 85.
  4. Pass accuracy: 86.
  5. Perimeter defense: 81.
  6. Steal: 78.
  7. Speed: 80.
  8. Acceleration: 82.
Feb 14, 2023

What is secret build NBA 2k23? ›

List of secret builds in NBA 2K23
  • "Agent Zero" – Gilbert Arenas.
  • "Baby Boogie" – DeMarcus Cousins.
  • "Chef" – Stephen Curry.
  • "Deebo" – DeMar DeRozan.
  • "Flash" – Dwayne Wade.
  • "Grandmama" – Larry Johnson.
  • "His Airness" – Michael Jordan.
  • "Lil Penny" – Penny Hardaway.
Sep 14, 2022

What is the best all around point guard build in 2k23? ›

Best PG Builds in NBA 2k23
  • 6'8. PG - Defensive Minded.
  • 6'8. PG - Offensive Threat.
  • 6'1. PG - Base Meta.
  • 6'9. PG/SG - Well Rounded.

Who is the best player to use in NBA 2K23? ›

1 Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) – 97

Further up the list, 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo isn't merely the top power forward – but the single best player in NBA 2K23, full stop.

What is the best attribute in 2K23? ›

NBA 2K23 Attributes Ranking Tier List
  • Tier S. Three Point. Accel. Speed.
  • Tier A. Pass Accuracy. Stamina. Steal. Ball Handle. Driving Dunk.
  • Tier B. Vertical. Perimeter D. Block. O Rebound. D Rebound.
  • Tier C. Standing Dunk. Interior D. Mid Range. Close Shot. Driving Layup.
  • Tier D. Speed with Ball. Post Control. Strength.
  • Tier E. Free Throw.
Jan 10, 2023

Who is a 99 overall in 2k23? ›

Michael Jordan, the sacred cow

Michael Jordan's 99 rating is followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 97 with no player at 98. Other stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid are all at 96. KD already expressed his discomfort for not having 99.

What is a good build for 2K23? ›

The Inside Out Glass Cleaner build is amongst the best build for centres in NBA 2K23 and showcases these attributes:
  • Height: 6'10"
  • Weight: 239lbs.
  • Wingspan: 7'5"
  • Close Shot: 55.
  • Driving Layup: 75.
  • Driving Dunk: 85.
  • Standing Dunk: 90.
  • Post Control: 26.
Jun 11, 2023

What is the best mode in NBA 2K23? ›

MyTeam. This is the ultimate single player fantasy game mode for NBA 2K23. Players are acquired via cards you collect by either grinding for them, bidding on them in the auction house, or by getting lucky when opening packs.

What is the strongest team in NBA 2K23? ›

Here are the best teams in NBA 2K23.
  1. Milwaukee Bucks - 96 OVR. ...
  2. Los Angeles Clippers - 96 OVR. ...
  3. Golden State Warriors - 95 OVR. ...
  4. Memphis Grizzlies - 95 OVR. ...
  5. Los Angeles Lakers - 95 OVR. ...
  6. Boston Celtics - 94 OVR. ...
  7. Miami Heat - 93 OVR. ...
  8. Philadelphia 76ers - 92 OVR.
Aug 18, 2022

Who has the best 3PT in 2K23? ›

Best 3PT Shooters in NBA 2K23
  • Stephen Curry (3PT Rating – 99) Curry needs no introduction. ...
  • Derrick Walton Jr. (3PT Rating – 89) ...
  • Kevin Durant (3PT Rating – 88) ...
  • Desmond Bane (3PT Rating – 88) ...
  • Luke Kennard (3PT Rating – 88) ...
  • Klay Thompson (3PT Rating – 88) ...
  • Luka Doncic (3PT Rating – 87) ...
  • Devin Booker (3PT Rating – 87)
Oct 16, 2022

What is the best build for a center in 2K23? ›

Tier 2 Claymore. This is a defensive minded popper build with 99 Block for Hall of Fame Anchor which also has the ability to finish under the rim effectively. This is one of the most well rounded Center builds in NBA2K23.

How do I get better at 2K23 my career? ›

Making shots, creating opportunities for others, defending, and not committing mistakes will increase your letter grade performance in the game. Take what the defense gives you and always elect to make the correct pass for an easy assist instead of forcing a shot to try and score yourself.

What is the best way to level up my career in 2K23? ›

Taking on daily tasks for more XP is the simplest method to level up. Daily challenges can be received by players, but as long as they finish the previous challenges first. Most of these tasks can be accomplished by just playing a game. They'll have to perform physical feats to complete certain challenges.

What is the best mode in 2K23? ›

The thing is, even if you took out MyEras, it's likely 2K still would have won this award. NBA 2K23 MyNBA has the deepest analytical tools out there, the most you can do with trades and contracts, the best presentation, and the most you can do to change the look and feel of your team.

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