In this guide, we will be creating the best Stretch build for Small forward position in NBA 2K24 by focusing primarily on offense, defense and playmaking.
Body settings and attributes for NBA 2K24 Stretch build
For this Small Forward Stretch Build in NBA 2K24, the following are the recommended stats we have settled on:
Height | 6’9″ |
Weight | 185 lbs |
Wingspan | 6’10″ |
Close Shot | 70 |
Driving Layup | 70 |
Driving Dunk | 86 |
Standing Dunk | 50 |
Post Control | – |
Mid-Range Shot | 93 |
Three-Point Shot | 86 |
Free Throw | 70 |
Pass Accuracy | 75 |
Ball Handle | 80 |
Speed with Ball | 75 |
Interior Defense | 81 |
Perimeter Defense | 80 |
Steal | 40 |
Block | 80 |
Offensive Rebound | – |
Defensive Rebound | 60 |
Speed | 81 |
Acceleration | 73 |
Strength | 74 |
Vertical | 82 |
Stamina | 93 |
How to set up a Small Forward Stretch build
Small Forwards play pivotal roles in both scoring and defense, often contributing as occasional playmakers in NBA 2K24. In our approach to this build, we prioritize a well-balanced allocation of attributes, recognizing the multifaceted responsibilities of a Small Forward Stretch.
To kickstart our Small Forward Stretch build, we allocate 86 points to Driving Dunk, alongside 70 points each in Close Shot and Driving Layup. This strategic distribution aims to unlock the Posterizer badge, significantly improving your success rate with slam dunks.
For our shooting prowess, we invest 93 points in Mid-Range Shot, 86 points in Three-Point Shot, and 70 points in Free Throw. This configuration, coupled with essential shooting badges like Limitless Range, Catch and Shoot, and Blinders, ensures your long-range attempts are less prone to interruption and more precise, forcing defenders to venture farther from the paint to cover you compared to an average shooter.
As a Small Forward Stretch in NBA 2K24, your primary objective is to accumulate points through dunks and three-pointers, compelling opposing defenses to spread thin when you have the ball. This manipulation of defensive positioning opens up opportunities for your teammates. To facilitate this, we allocate 80 points to Ball Handle and 75 points to Speed with Ball, granting access to playmaking badges such as Blow-By and Unpluckable, enhancing ball control and evasiveness. This combination allows you to maneuver effectively against defenders and make accurate passes to open teammates.
Turning to the defensive aspect, we allocate 81 points to Interior Defense, 80 points to Perimeter Defense, and 80 points to Block. This distribution bolsters your ability to thwart opposing attackers who breach the paint, while also unlocking some of the most effective defensive badges available.
In the physical department of our SF Stretch build, we invest 81 points in Speed, 82 points in Vertical, and 93 points in Stamina. This setup enables essential offensive badges like Boxout Beast, Speed Booster, and Handles For Days.
Furthermore, we incorporate defensive utility enhancements, including Chase Down Artist and Clamps, which augment your ability to steal the ball and stifle opponent shots.
With these attributes, you’ll elevate your offensive and defensive capabilities significantly as a Small Forward Stretch build in NBA 2K24.
Best Badges for NBA 2K24 Stretch build
When it comes to stat allocation, properly investing so you can unlock the right badges for your needs is a necessary milestone. The ones recommended here provide great boosts to the scoring and defensive capabilities of this Small Forward Stretch build in NBA 2K24. They are as follows:
S-Tier badges
- Fearless Finisher (Bronze): You can capitalize on incoming passes into successful contact layups more efficiently.
- Slithery (Silver): Makes it harder for enemy defenders to pin down the player, thus improving your control over the ball and making it easier to break through defense, ending straight into a finish at the basket.
- Posterizer (Silver): Improves your chances of getting past your assigned defender and making a successful slam dunk.
- Unpluckable (Silver): Boosts your overall ball control, making it harder for defenders to get it out of your possession with some stray blocks, steal attempts etc.
- Blinders (Gold): Decreases the penalty on jump shots when a defender contests on time.
- Interceptor (Bronze): Improves your chance at stealing in passing lanes.
- Chase Down Artist (Silver): Improves your ability to block shot attempts against players who broke through the post defenders.
- Pogo Stick (Bronze): Removes end lag after you land, allowing you to take new actions more quickly.
- Catch & Shoot (Hall of Fame): After receiving a pass, the next jump shot you perform will be significantly stronger and accurate.
- Deadeye (Gold): Jump shots suffer a lower accuracy penalty due to late contests by defenders.
- Limitless Range (Bronze): Increases the range of your 3-point shots for a higher frequency of sniper basket scores.
- Break Starter (Silver): After grabbing rebound shots, your next pass will be much stronger.
- Anchor (Bronze): Your ability to shut down shots and disrupt attackers in the paint is much stronger.
- Boxout Beast (Bronze): Higher chance to obstruct the path of players on defense so you can capitalize on a stronger position to go for rebounds and score.
- Rebound Chaser (Bronze): Allows you to grab rebounds from further distances.
A-tier badges
- Spot Finder (Silver): Improves ability to get open and receive a pass in the heart of the opposing perimeter.
- Masher (Bronze): Improves player’s ability to score at the rim, especially when faced with shorter defenders.
- Precision Dunker (Silver): Can apply successful skill dunks with greater ease.
- Space Creator (Gold): Upon disengaging from a defender, your shots will gain a buff.
- Agent 3 (Silver) Strengthens your pull-up shot game, making it easier to score from the three-point range.
- Blow-By (Bronze): Allows the player to juke their defender more easily and breach the opposing team’s paint.
- Handles For Days (Silver): Since you lack defense and strength, this badge reduces your energy depletion.
- Physical Handles (Gold): Reduces the likelihood of encountering defensive pressure on the perimeter while dribbling.
- Speed Booster (Bronze): Allows for a short speed burst when trying to break away from a defender straight to the paint.
- Green Machine (Gold): Increases the size of your Green Window after a few consecutive excellently timed releases.
- Dimer (Silver): When in the half-court, assist passes made to open teammates will improve the accuracy of their shot.
- Ankle Braces (Silver): Reduces the risk of an ankle injury while defending against dribbling moves from opponents.
- Challenger (Bronze): Improves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters.
- Clamps (Bronze): This improves your ball stealing capabilities by increasing success rate when bumping into or hip riding the ball handler.
- Right Stick Ripper (Bronze): Increases the odds of poaching the ball from the dribbler using the right analog stick.
B- Tier badges
- Pro Touch (Hall of Fame): Gives an additional boost on your shots for timing your layups properly.
- Acrobat (Bronze): Improves the success rate of difficult close ranged basket shots / layups.
- Aerial Wizard (Gold): When a teammate’s shot misses the post, your ability to capitalize and turn the rebound into a score via a dunk or alley-oop is greatly improved.
- Bunny (Gold): You can pull off successful hop step layups and contact dunks more frequently and easily.
- Hyperdrive (Silver): Reduces the time it takes to complete a dribbling animation while moving.
- Work Horse (Silver): Loose balls can be passed over opponents with greater ease. It also boosts your speed attribute, allowing for easier disengagements from stronger defenders.
- Pick Dodger (Bronze): Boosts a player’s ability to maneuver through and around screens while on defense.
- Fast Feet (Bronze): Speeds up launches and cuts defensively to ensure you stay ahead of the ball handler.
- Post Lockdown (Bronze): Improves your chances at stealing the ball from the opponent in the post.
C-Tier badges
- Triple Strike (Silver): Improves ability to counter the opponent’s triple threat by covering their shooting, dribbling, and passing routes.
Best animations
For our Small Forward Stretch build in NBA 2K24, we recommend going for these animations:
- Signature Dunk: Lebron James
- Min Height: 6’5”
- Lower/Base: Kevin Durant
- Upper Release 1: Scottie Pippen
- Upper Release 2: Kyle Korver
- Blending & Release Speed: 82%,18% & 100%
