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Best Point Guard Build in NBA 2K24

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7 months ago

October 23, 2023

Without the Point Guard, also known as the dribbler, floor general, or playmaker, your basketball game could come to a sore standstill. Okay. Maybe not a complete “standstill,” but that’s how essential a Point Guard is to a successful game. The Point Guard is the guy who does the talking on the other side of the court. He tackles the other team’s players, going on offense to snatch the ball from them. Then, he becomes the almighty demigod who either decides to pass the ball to someone else to score or takes a chance on himself and makes the shot.

Either way, you need a fast, agile Point Guard to pass the ball as quickly as possible. Their dribbling on the court needs to be top-notch. And most of all, their offense needs a thorough polish to allow them to make plays effectively. With three ultimate aspects to consider, i.e., strong offense and defense, being quick on the dribble, and being a pro scorer, you’ll need to configure several attributes that turn your Point Guard into an unstoppable machine. So, tag along on our best Point Guard build in NBA 2K24 and let us know how our tweaks work for you.

Body Settings

When customizing your Point Guard build, you typically tweak your player’s position and detailed attributes like height, weight, and wingspan, among many more. So, go ahead and select your position as the Point Guard.

Height: 6'4″

You don’t need to prioritize “height” for your Point Guard. Because, in the long run, situational awareness matters more. As long as your player is of above-average size, including height and weight, they can excel in other more essential skills for a Point Guard, like speed, quickness, and ball-handling. In NBA history, Point Guards typically range between the heights of 5'10” to 6'4″, so let’s go ahead and slot 6'4″ as the maximum height.

Weight: 180 lbs

The same applies to weight, where a Point Guard’s skills matter more than how much they weigh. However, you could argue that more weight gives a Point Guard more leverage to push aside defenders. So, let’s go ahead and slot 180 lbs as your maximum weight.

Wingspan: 6'7″

The wingspan attribute is the distance between the fingertips of your right hand and those of your left hand when both hands are stretched out. It plays a crucial role in guarding shooting guards, blocking their shots, and making long-range shots themselves. Additionally, a longer wingspan will help your Point Guard dunk more easily, grab steals, and maintain a lower body while playing. In order to give your Point Guard a good defense as well as offense, go ahead and slot your maximum Wingspan at 6'7″.

Finishing

Your finishers are often where your crafty side shines through. Here are the Finishing attributes you need:

Close Shot: 52

Close Shot is a finishing attribute that determines how well your Point Guard can make a shot while standing still within 10m of the basket. It doesn’t play a huge part in your build, as most of the time, you’ll tend to go for a layup instead.

Driving Layup: 72

Driving Layups is pretty fun. The two-step can be tricky, especially as the competition gets stiffer. However, once you master them, they’ll become your go-to finisher for Point Guards.

Driving Dunk: 89

Driving Dunk is a good finisher, too, for the Point Guard. Go ahead and set it at 89 to balance out your Close Shot at 52 and Driving Layup at 72.

Shooting

Shooting is what determines whether you can make shots from three-point range or revert to a free throw instead. Here are the shooting attributes you need:

Three-Point Shot: 90

Cranking up your Three-Point Shot will come in handy, especially for players who want to focus on a three-pointer playstyle. Furthermore, it helps earn you the Limitless Range badge.

Mid-Range Shot: 77
Free Throw: 67

Playmaking

Playmaking determines your dribbling skills and ability to pass on time and accurately. Here are the Playmaking attributes you need:

Pass Accuracy: 75

Pass Accuracy is just as important for a Point Guard. They need to nail down the perfect time to pass the ball to a teammate who’s open to receiving it. They also need to be accurate and efficient in a full-court press. However, cranking the Pass Accuracy above 70 is good enough to ensure your Point Guard delivers timely, accurate, and fast-animated passes on the court.

Ball Handle: 95

Next up, we have ball handling. There’s no question that ball handling is paramount for a Point Guard to play effectively. On the whole, it encompasses the proper assessment of your other team players, scanning their positions, and understanding their roles in the game. Additionally, it also means dribbling effectively, passing to the right players, and making the right decisions on the court. It nearly burdens the Point Guard with team efficiency to engage every player in your team and make sure that the game flows smoothly. So, to make sure your Point Guard nails that job, go ahead and crank up their ball handle attribute to 95.

Speed with Ball: 84

Defense / Rebounding

Defense is another crucial aspect for your Point Guard. When they put in the work to tackle the other team and steal the ball, you’ll want them to be able to keep it on your side of the court. Alternatively, you may want to play it safe, where rather than go for risky steals, you choose to stay on the opponent. Here are the Defense / Rebounding attributes you need:

Perimeter Defense: 74
Steal: 91
Defensive Rebound: 30

Physicals

Your Point Guard needs to be in good shape. Here are the physical attributes you need:

Speed: 82
Acceleration: 87
Strength: 45
Vertical: 75
Stamina: 89

Stamina is the most crucial here, so setting it as high as 89 should help you power through.

Overall, these settings should serve as a stepping stone to customizing the best Point Guard who can pass balls on time, defend your team effectively, and score through and through.