In NBA 2K22, Shooting Guard was meta because the position got the best Badge selection; however, NBA 2K23 has nerfed and balanced the Badges this time around, making player’s height have more impact on your playstyle since it can affect even player animation and dribble moves. Several meta builds also relied on the “maximum weight” glitch: putting in the maximum number of weights will improve your character stats (supposedly because a heavier build will give more attributes). Below is the best Shooting Guard build that you can use as a template for your NBA 2K23 MyPLAYER character.
NBA 2K23 – Solo’s Shooting Guard Build
This time, the build comes from a YouTuber called Solo, who has crunched the numbers to get the most optimal attribute and Badge distributions. In the video above, Solo starts discussing his best Shooting Guard build at 1:18 minute. He also added that you might want to focus more on Finishing stats if you’re on PS4/Xbox One, while a defensive build is better, and the Badges are cheaper in PS5/Xbox Series X. Continue reading below if you need a quick glance at his stats.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’4″ / 6’3″ / 6’2″
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Wingspan: 6’11”
- Body Shape: Compact
Attribute Potential
Finishing:
- Close Shot: 77
- Diving Layup: 80
- Diving Dunk: 84
- Standing Dunk: –
- Post Control: –
Shooting:
- Midrange Shot: 75
- Three Point Shot: 88
- Free Throw: 71
Playmaking:
- Pass Accuracy: 73
- Ball Handle: 94
- Speed With Ball: 93
Defense/Rebounding:
- Interior Defense: 42
- Perimeter Defense: 70
- Steal: 35
- Block: –
- Offensive Rebound: –
- Defensive Rebound: –
Physicals:
- Speed: 93
- Acceleration: 86
- Strength: 82
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 92
Takeover
Primary Takeover:
- Spot Up Shooter
Secondary Takeover:
- Shot Creator
- Or Playmaker (for Ankle Breaker)
Badges
Finishing:
- Bully – Silver/Tier 2
- Giant Slayer – Hall of Fame/Tier 4
- Posterizer – Bronze/Tier 1
- Limitless Takeoff – Silver/Tier 2
- Fearless Finisher – Sliver/Tier 2
- Slithery – Bronze/Tier 1
Shooting:
- Green Machine – Silver/Tier 2
- Volume Shooter – Silver/Tier 2
- Amped – Gold/Tier 3
- Guard Up – Gold/Tier 3
- Blinders – Silver/Tier 2
- Deadeye – Silver/Tier 2
- Limitless Range – Silver/Tier 2
Playmaking:
- Handles For Days – Gold/Tier 3
- Mismatch Expert – Gold/Tier 3
- Quick First Step – Hall of Fame/Tier 4
- Killer Combos – Gold/Tier 3
- Unpluckable – Gold/Tier 3
Defense/Rebounding:
- Clamps – Bronze/Tier 1
- Pick Dodger – Bronze/Tier 1
- Menace – Silver/Tier 2
- Challenge – Bronze/Tier 1
Best Teams for Solo’s Shooting Guard Build in NBA 2K23
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Los Angeles Lakers
Don’t forget to tweak the build to follow your own playstyle. Solo’s video commentators also discuss several variations and tweaks you can follow to his build, so it’s worth checking out.
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NBA 2K23 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.