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NBA 2K26: Best Jumpshot Guide for ALL Builds & 3-Point Ratings (Post-Patch)
Introducing the best jump shots and bases suitable for all builds and 3-point shooting stats in NBA 2K26. Enhance your in-game shooting ability by providing optimized jump shot settings after the latest patch and custom options for various play styles.
1. 🎮 NBA 2K26 Season 2: Best Dribble Pull-ups and Small Guard Base Recommendations
- ✅ Utilize Kevin Durant's dribble pull-up added in the Season 2 update
- ✅ For builds 6'10" and under, Pro 2 dribble pull-up is recommended (no rating requirement)
- ✅ For larger builds, try Bam Adebayo (81+ Mid-Range), Devin Booker, Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups
- ✅ 6'10"-7' footers should consider Normal 2 dribble pull-up (Kevin Durant recommended if 87+ Mid-Range, Bam Adebayo if 81+)
- ✅ Best bases for small guard builds: De'Aaron Fox, Allen Iverson (83 Mid-Range/3PT required), Stephen Curry, Quentin Grimes, Kyrie Irving
| Dribble Pull-up | Recommended For |
|---|---|
| Pro 2 | All builds 6'10" and under |
| Bam Adebayo | 6'10" and under, 81+ Mid-Range |
| Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant | Larger builds, prefer fadeaways |
| Normal 2 | 6'10"-7' footers |
00:00 - 01:36
1. 🎮 NBA 2K26 Season 2: Best Dribble Pull-ups and Small Guard Base Recommendations
- ✅ Utilize Kevin Durant's dribble pull-up added in the Season 2 update
- ✅ For builds 6'10" and under, Pro 2 dribble pull-up is recommended (no rating requirement)
- ✅ For larger builds, try Bam Adebayo (81+ Mid-Range), Devin Booker, Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups
- ✅ 6'10"-7' footers should consider Normal 2 dribble pull-up (Kevin Durant recommended if 87+ Mid-Range, Bam Adebayo if 81+)
- ✅ Best bases for small guard builds: De'Aaron Fox, Allen Iverson (83 Mid-Range/3PT required), Stephen Curry, Quentin Grimes, Kyrie Irving
| Dribble Pull-up | Recommended For |
|---|---|
| Pro 2 | All builds 6'10" and under |
| Bam Adebayo | 6'10" and under, 81+ Mid-Range |
| Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant | Larger builds, prefer fadeaways |
| Normal 2 | 6'10"-7' footers |
01:37 - 02:58
2. 🏀 In-depth Analysis of Jump Shot Bases for 5'9"-6'4" Guards
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox: Well-regarded in 2K25, can be used for 6'6"-6'7" builds as well
- ✅ Allen Iverson: Similar to T-Mac, Jarrett Culver, requires 83 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ Stephen Curry: One of the fastest and most difficult jump shots to contest
- ✅ Quentin Grimes: Used by many players, similar to the old LaMarcus Aldridge jump shot
- ✅ Kyrie Irving: Smooth motion possible when creating custom jump shots, requires proper release combination
- ✅ Cam Thomas: Changed compared to NBA 2K25, other bases are better choices
- ✅ John Wall: Requires 81 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ JJ Redick: Similar to Kyle Korver, Ray Allen
- ✅ Zach LaVine: Underrated option, suitable for lower stats
- ✅ Kyle Lowry/Derrick Rose: Good choices for users with lower stats
02:59 - 05:31
3. 🎯 Best Jump Shot Combinations and Settings for 5'9"-6'4" Guards
- ✅ Allen Iverson base, Bellows release, Stephen Curry release (40/60 blend, 3/4 or max speed)
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, TJ McConnell release, Bellows release (max speed, 50/50 blend) - Release timing adjustable, speed adjustable (3/4 speed) possible
- ✅ Zach LaVine base (can be used by both small/big guards, requires 86 Mid-Range/3PT)
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, D'Angelo Russell release, Collin Sexton release (max speed, 65/35 blend) - Collin Sexton release is one of the best secondary releases
- ✅ Cam Thomas base, Bellows release, Kyrie Irving release (max speed, 65/35 blend)
- ✅ Kyrie Irving base, Bellows release, Stephen Curry release (35/65 or 40/60 blend, max speed) - High stats required (91 Mid-Range/3PT)
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox base, Bellows release, Luka Dončić release (max speed, 40/60 blend) - Suitable for isolation players
05:32 - 08:33
4. ⛹️♂️ Analysis of the Best Jump Shot Bases for 6'5"-6'9" Builds
- ✅ Harrison Barnes: Recommended for spot-up shooters
- ✅ Kyle Korver: Requires 90 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ Quentin Grimes: Can be used for both point guards and big builds
- ✅ Matt Ryan/Carmelo Anthony: Good bases, but better options exist
- ✅ AJ Lawson: Similar to Patty Mills (6'6"-6'8" builds), less effective
- ✅ Scottie Pippen: Consistently well-regarded since NBA 2K24
- ✅ Player with a difficult-to-pronounce name: Similar to Josh Richardson (speed difference)
- ✅ Jacob Walter: Same as JT Thor
- ✅ Kobe Bryant: Obtainable from Starter 4, can be obtained quickly when using Dereck Whitehead (requires 80 Mid-Range/3PT)
- ✅ Jalen Williams: Same as last year, suitable for spot-ups
- ✅ Ausar Thompson: Popular early on, suitable for lockdown builds (can replace Jalen Thissen)
- ✅ Bogdan Bogdanović: Underrated, but well-regarded by some users
- ✅ Ray Allen: Most preferred base for 6'6"-6'9" builds
- ✅ JR Smith: Suitable for low stats, catch and shoot
08:34 - 11:32
5. 🔥 Recommended Jump Shot Combinations and Custom Settings for 6'5"-6'9" Builds
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, Bellows release, Saddiq Bey release (74/26 blend, max speed) - Pro 2K League jump shot
- ✅ Dereck Whitehead base, Bellows release, David West release (30/70 blend, max speed) - Secondary release can be changed, adjust visual cue based on height
- ✅ Scottie Pippen base, Bellows release, Kyle Korver release (3/4 or max speed)
- ✅ Matt Ryan: More suitable for catch and shoot
- ✅ Ray Allen base, Devin Vassell release, Quentin Grimes release (max speed, 65/35 blend)
- ✅ Zach LaVine base, Bellows release, Luka Dončić release (same as small guard)
- ✅ Jacob Walter (JT Thor) base, Charles Bassey release, Andrew Nembhard release (max speed, 56/44 blend)
- ✅ Player with a difficult-to-pronounce name base, Dereck Whitehead release, Bellows release (30/70 blend, max speed) - Jump shot speed changes when changing to Josh Richardson base
11:33 - 15:10
6. 💪 Best Jump Shot Bases and Combinations for 6'10"-7'4" Big Men
- ✅ Kevin Durant: Used by many players
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac: Best big man base, low stat requirements (56 Mid-Range/3PT)
- ✅ MPJ (Michael Porter Jr.): One of the fastest bases (83 Mid-Range/3PT)
- ✅ Trae Young: 76 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ Jabari Smith Jr.: 79 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ David West: 80-81 Mid-Range/3PT
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac base, Bellows release, Franz Wagner release (65/35 blend)
- ✅ MPJ base, Bellows release, Charles Bassey release (55/45 blend)
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac base, Bellows release, Jaren Jackson release (70/30 blend)
- ✅ Kevin Durant base, LaMarcus Aldridge release, Dirk Nowitzki release (87 Mid-Range required)
- ✅ MPJ base, Bellows release, Larry Bird release
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac base, Bellows release, Charles Bassey release (60/40 blend)
