Best Power Forward Build in NBA 2K24

The power forward, or The Four or Strong Forward, is pretty similar to the center. They defend against the opposing team, driving toward the basket for rebounds. They can also score farther away than centers would typically do. Essentially, power forwards have no problem playing on either side of the court, inside the game, or on the perimeter. They may defend against every other player from the opposing team, big or small. And so they need to brush up on speed, even faster than centers, while also focusing on strength and dribbling skills. 

Rebounding, setting screens, running the floor, defense, scoring… they dip their toes in almost every play basketball-related, making them a crucial player for your team. Multiple builds can help power forwards focus on specific skills. But our best power forward build in NBA 2K24 ensures they can do all of the above—and do it well.

Body Settings

In NBA history, you’ll find power forwards typically have a height between 6′ 9″ and 6′ 11″, so it may be wise to stick within that range. Still, tallness may matter less compared to other attributes like weight and stamina, which the power forward will desperately need to maintain a strong position against the opposing team. Furthermore, placing more focus on strength and stamina can make up for a lack of height in splendid ways.

To mold a strong and aggressive player, you’ll need to slot in a reliable weight, with past skilled power forwards as reference points. The same goes for wingspan, where a decent stat can go a long way to allow a broader reach when blocking shots and jumping for rebounds. 

Sometimes, a broader reach can pose advantages over being taller. Meanwhile, having a broader reach helps to defend better against taller players while also allowing power forwards to reach balls that others cannot. 

Height: 6'9″

Weight: 256 lbs

Wingspan: 7'7″

Finishing

When it comes to finishers, you’ll need to prioritize post-control and close shots a bit more than others. Sure, power forwards need to effectively score at any point, whether close to the basket or mid-range. In any case, your power forwards must always be dependable to take that win. Focusing on how well your power forward can score around the rim helps elevate the situation. As long as you can make great shots near the basket, you’ll be good to go. 

Moreover, you’ll often rely on power forwards to control the pain and postarea. So, high post control will allow effective blocks and open up the opportunity for rebounds. You’ll need sharpened skills to rebound in the paint, and post control helps a ton. As for driving layups, while power forwards can drive to the hoop for layups, small forwards excel better at performing powerful finishes at the rim. Still, an average stat should help smooth things over.

Lastly, you can make your power forward an excellent finisher with exceptional dunking skills. However, it depends on whether you like to dunk on your opponents or not.

Close Shot: 95

Driving Layup: 50

Driving Dunk: 45

Standing Dunk: 50

Post Control: 95

Shooting

Power forwards don’t shy away from driving toward the hoop and making their shot. They can even take the shot from a farther range than centers, making their mid-range shot pretty crucial to their play. As centers focus on scoring from under the rim, power forwards will divert their attention to scoring at mid-range, thanks to an 83 stat for mid-range shots.

Three-point shots are typically less common compared to mid-range shots, hence the higher stat. Meanwhile, free throws can make or break a game, so having relatively high free throw accuracy certainly won’t hurt.

Mid-Range Shot: 83

Three-Point Shot: 38

Free Throw: 64

Playmaking

Inevitably, the opposing team may sometimes overwhelm the power forwards, making it difficult for them to score effectively. This is where assists come in, but the assist needs to be done seamlessly. You’ll need to scan the court for players with high post-ups and playmaking skills and pass the ball to them accurately. Hence, a pass accuracy stat of 91 will give you that special boost.

When it comes to ball handling, you’ll always need to know the basics for every player. There’s simply no chance of faltering once you do get the ball. Still, power forwards tend to move without the ball a lot more, attempting to get open and driving past bigger forwards.

Pass Accuracy: 91

Ball Handle: 56

Speed with Ball: 26

Defense / Rebounding

Power Forwards will primarily protect the rim at all costs. Whether it’s against slashers or the opposing team’s centers, power forwards need to always be ready to cut off the scorers and take advantage of as many rebounds as they can get. So your power forward can excel on both defense and block fronts, you’ll need to crank up the consecutive block and interior defense stats to 99 and 85, respectively. 

At times, the power forward can be called upon to handle the ball on the perimeter. They may even need to knock out a three-pointer or mid-range shooter. So, be sure to place the focus on blocking and defense, which also helps relieve defense pressure from your other players. 

Interior Defense: 85

Perimeter Defense: 45

Steal: 30

Block: 99

Offensive Rebound: 30

Defensive Rebound: 60

Physicals

While centers are fast, power forwards need to be faster than them. They also need to maintain high stamina, even as the opposing team drains themselves dry. By cranking up your stamina, you can give the other players a good challenge, knocking them off the court one by one.

The trio of speed, acceleration, and vertical can come in handy in defense and dunks. However, power forwards gain an even bigger advantage when you can focus on strength more.

Speed: 75

Acceleration: 64

Strength: 99

Vertical: 64

Stamina: 97

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