NBA 2K22: Best Small Forward Builds

#2 3-Level Scorer

Kevin Durant is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22

The ultimate scoring weapon for your team in NBA 2K22 who can get his shot from anywhere on the floor. This player has one job, get a bucket and he can do so over any defender and against any defensive strategy.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Shooting, 36% Finishing, 14% Playmaking, 14% Defense

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Built, Height - 6'9", Weight- 195 lbs, Wingspan - 84"

Takeover: Spot Up Shooter

To build this player on NBA 2K22, you need to max out all the attributes in Finishing except Post Hook and Close Shot. Keep Close Shot at a little below maximum (around 83) and keep Post Hook at minimum. Under the Shooting category, max out everything except Post Fade which you can keep around 75.

Under Playmaking, max out Ball Handle and leave everything else around 65. This player is your ultimate bail-out at the end of shot clocks and will specialise in scoring, you don't need to give him playmaking attributes. Finally, in Defense/Rebounding, max out everything except Interior Defense, Steal and Block which can be kept at 60, 55 and 65 respectively. The defensive attributes will not be high to begin with. If you have anything remaining, invest in Pass Accuracy or Interior Defense.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 53 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 9 in Playmaking, 12 in Defense/Rebounding, 16 in Finishing and 16 in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting such as Deadeye, Tireless Shooter and Circus Threes.

Shades of: Kevin Durant, Brandon Ingram

#1 Slashing Playmaker

LeBron James is the joint highest-rated player in NBA 2K22

The offensive savant who can manipulate defenses in front of him and control your team's offense. Can get his own shot, create for others and do everything else for the team, from grabbing boards to guarding smaller forwards.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Playmaking, 36% Defense/Rebounding, 14% Finishing, 14% Shooting

Physical Profile: High Agility, Medium Vertical, Low Strength

Player Creation: Body Type - Built, Height - 6'8", Weight - 227 lbs, Wingspan - 84.5"

Takeover: Slasher

To build this player on NBA 2K22, you need to max out all the attributes in Finishing except Post Hook and Close Shot. Keep Close Shot at a little below maximum (around 79) and keep Post Hook at minimum. Under the Shooting category, max out everything except Free Throw which you can keep around 69.

Under Playmaking, max out everything. Finally, in Defense/Rebounding, max out everything except Offensive Rebound, Steal and Block which can be kept at 57, 63, and 55 respectively. The defensive attributes will not be high to begin with. If you have anything remaining, invest in other categories as you like but not in blocks.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 49 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 25 in Playmaking, 12 in Defense/Rebounding, 8 in Finishing and 4 in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting such as Quick First Step, Unpluckable and/or Ankle Breaker or in Finishing such as Relentless Finisher.

Shades of: LeBron James, Kelly Oubre Jr.