NBA 2K23 Secret Build: How to make "Lil’ Penny" – Penny Hardaway Special Replica

Former player Penny Hardaway is just one of the many legends and current stars who have been given their own secret builds in the MyPlayer mode in NBA 2K23.

Hardaway was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the third overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft, but was soon traded to the Orlando Magic where he teamed up with Shaquille O'Neal to form one of the most formidable duos in the league. In his first season with the Magic, Hardaway averaged 16.0 points, 6.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Hardaway continued to excel in his second season with the Magic, leading the team to the finals where they were swept by the Houston Rockets. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team and the All-Defensive Second Team in 1995. The following article looks at the attributes that need to be fed in order to unlock Penny Hardaway’s secret build in 2K23.

NBA 2K23 MyPlayer: How to make the Penny Hardaway secret build?

Penny Hardaway's career was marked by injuries and he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1999 and later played for the New York Knicks and Miami Heat before retiring in 2008. Despite his struggles, Hardaway remains one of the most iconic players of his generation. He was a four-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 1996 and 1997. He also represented the United States at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.

The following physical attributes cannot be deviated from at all, while the skill attributes allow a deviation of 1-3 points:

• · Position: PG
• · Handed: Right
• · Jersey Number: 1
• · Height: 6’7″
• · Weight: 215 lbs
• · Wingspan: 7’0″
• · Close Shot: 86
• · Driving Layup: 90
• · Driving Dunk: 83
• · Standing Dunk: 67
• · Post Control: 67
• · Mid-Range Shot: 77
• · Three-Point Shot: 77
• · Free-Throw: 77
• · Pass Accuracy: 77
• · Ball Handle: 91
• · Speed With Ball: 79
• · Interior Defense: 52
• · Perimeter Defense: 75
• · Steal: 68
• · Block: 37
• · Offensive Rebound: 50
• · Defensive Rebound: 40
• · Speed: 82
• · Acceleration: 79
• · Strength: 55
• · Vertical: 83
• · Stamina: 94

That’s it. Once the above attributes are correctly fed into the 2K23 MyPlayer customizer, the secret build will be automatically unlocked. Gamers can go ahead and choose any takeover of their choice, as it will have no impact on the secret build. If the build is not unlocked, too many deviations have been made above!