NBA 2K26: Best Shooting Guard Build

From Kobe Bryant’s legendary scoring to today’s floor-spacers, shooting guards have always been the spark plugs of basketball. In NBA 2K26, a great SG needs to dominate offensively with shooting and ball-handling while holding their own defensively on the perimeter.

This Shooting Guard build is crafted to be a two-way offensive weapon who can be lethal from deep, crafty with the ball, and quick enough to guard opposing scorers.

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NBA 2K26 Shooting Guard Build Breakdown

Below is the complete breakdown of the best Shooting Guard build in the new NBA 2K26:

Physical Attributes

Body Stats	Attributes
Position	Shooting Guard
Height	6’2”
Weight	180 lbs
Wingspan	6’3”

At 6’2” and 180 lbs, this SG is built for speed and skill rather than power. The 6’3” wingspan ensures a smooth shot release while still giving you enough reach to contest on defense.

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Finishing

Finishing	Attributes
Close Shot	70
Driving Layup	77
Driving Dunk	80
Standing Dunk	26
Post Control	42

An 80 Driving Dunk lets you finish with authority, while a solid layup rating keeps you consistent on drives. You’re not a post scorer, but you’ll convert fast breaks and rim attacks efficiently.

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Shooting

Shooting	Attributes
Mid-Range Shot	85
Three-Point Shot	95
Free Throw	80

This is where the build shines. With a 95 Three-Point rating, you’re deadly from deep, forcing defenses to guard you closely. The 85 mid-range makes you versatile, punishing defenders who overplay the arc.

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Playmaking

Playmaking	Attributes
Pass Accuracy	85
Ball Handle	92
Speed with Ball	86

The 92 Ball Handle opens up advanced dribble combos, while 85 Pass Accuracy makes you a secondary playmaker who can dish to teammates. This SG thrives in isolation and pick-and-roll situations.

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Defense

Defense	Attributes
Interior Defense	40
Perimeter Defense	80
Steal	85
Block	55

With 85 Steal, you can generate turnovers and disrupt passing lanes. 80 Perimeter Defense keeps you effective against guards, while 55 Block gives you a surprise factor on chase-downs.

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Rebounding

Rebounding	Attributes
Offensive Rebound	25
Defensive Rebound	45

Rebounding isn’t your role here. Instead, use your quickness to leak out in transition after defensive stops.

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Physicals

Physicals	Attributes
Speed	88
Agility	80
Strength	52
Vertical	76

Quickness is your advantage with an 88 Speed, and solid agility makes you explosive in transition. A 76 Vertical adds finishing power at the rim, while strength is less important for this guard role.

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Recommended Badges for NBA 2K26 SG Build

Badges for Shooting Guard build in NBA 2K26 (Images via 2K Games)

A build this well-rounded deserves the right badge setup to maximize its strengths. The focus should be on enhancing long-range shooting, shifty ball-handling, and disruptive perimeter defense. Here’s the recommended badges for this Shooting Guard build.

• Shooting: Limitless Range, Deadeye, Set Shot Specialist, Shifty Shooter
• Playmaking: Ankle Assassin, Handles for Days, Dimer, Lightning Launch, Unpluckable
• Defense: Interceptor, Off-Ball Pest, Challenger
• Finishing: Posterizer, Physical Finisher

This NBA 2K26 Shooting Guard build is built for players who want to dominate with elite shooting, shifty playmaking, and solid perimeter defense. You’ll stretch the floor, create shots at will, and still hold your own on defense.

Whether you’re grinding MyCAREER or competing in REC and Pro-Am, this SG build makes you a reliable two-way weapon like the perfect modern shooting guard.

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