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NBA 2K26: Best Jumpshot Guide (All Builds & 3-Point Ratings)
Introducing the best jump shots, dribble pull-ups, and bases suitable for all builds and 3-point shot stats in NBA 2K26. Find the jump shots that offer the highest green window after the patch.
1. 🏀 Best Dribble Pull-Ups: Introduction and How to Use Them
- ✅ Pro 2 dribble pull-up is still the most effective technique.
- ✅ Steph Curry dribble pull-up has a good side fade, but the off-hand fade has various animations.
- ✅ Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups are similar, but Devin Booker secures more space (requires 86 Mid-Range).
- ✅ Michael Jordan dribble pull-up is a good alternative if you don't have 86 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ Recommend Dion Waiters dribble pull-up at the beginning of the season.
- ✅ Kevin Durant dribble pull-up is suitable for 6'6+ builds with 87 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ 6'10+ builds can use Bam Adebayo dribble pull-up if they have 81+ Mid-Range, or they can use Normal 2.
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1. 🏀 Best Dribble Pull-Ups: Introduction and How to Use Them
- ✅ Pro 2 dribble pull-up is still the most effective technique.
- ✅ Steph Curry dribble pull-up has a good side fade, but the off-hand fade has various animations.
- ✅ Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups are similar, but Devin Booker secures more space (requires 86 Mid-Range).
- ✅ Michael Jordan dribble pull-up is a good alternative if you don't have 86 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ Recommend Dion Waiters dribble pull-up at the beginning of the season.
- ✅ Kevin Durant dribble pull-up is suitable for 6'6+ builds with 87 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ 6'10+ builds can use Bam Adebayo dribble pull-up if they have 81+ Mid-Range, or they can use Normal 2.
01:22 - 03:32
2. ⛹️♂️ Best Jump Shot Bases for 5'9-6'4 Guards
- ✅ If you have low 3-Point Shot stats, use the Coby White base.
- ✅ Dion Booker base is useful for both catch and shoot and dribbling.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base is one of the fastest jump shots and is suitable for both small/big guards.
- ✅ Steph Curry base is fast, but opinions may vary.
- ✅ Allen Iverson base is most similar to the T-Mac base and is personally preferred.
- ✅ Kyrie Irving base is the same as in NBA 2K25 and is the most consistent.
- ✅ JJ Redick base is similar to Quentin Grimes, but the releases are different.
- ✅ Zach LaVine base can be used for both small/big builds.
- ✅ John Wall base is a fun choice, and Cam Thomas base depends on the release.
- ✅ Westbrook base requires 83 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
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3. 🎯 Recommended Jump Shot Settings for 5'9-6'4 Guards
- ✅ Steph Curry base, Belluba, Quentin Grimes release combination (3/4 or maximum speed).
- ✅ Allen Iverson base, Belluba, Steph Curry release combination (Kyler Sexton or Darius Garland can be used instead of Belluba).
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino base, Dion Booker, Cason Wallace release combination (maximum speed, 70/30 blend, pass push).
- ✅ Zach LaVine base, Belluba, Luka Dončić release combination (30/70 or 40/60 blend, maximum speed).
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, Belluba, Default Small release combination (3/4 or maximum speed, push, 77/23 blend).
- ✅ Kyrie Irving base, Kyrie Irving, Belluba, Steph Curry release combination (Kyler Sexton or Darius Garland can be used instead of Steph Curry).
06:10 - 09:20
4. 💪 Best Jump Shot Bases for 6'5-6'9 Builds
- ✅ Gordon Hayward base is highly recommended.
- ✅ Kevin Huerter base is an underrated choice.
- ✅ Harrison Barnes base is suitable for catch and shoot players.
- ✅ Devin Booker base is useful for both catch and shoot and dribbling, and requires 86 Mid-Range/3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ Kyle Korver base requires 90 3-Point Shot/Mid-Range stats and is highly consistent.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base requires 82 Mid-Range stats.
- ✅ Ray Allen base is one of the most preferred bases.
- ✅ Matt Ryan base is a good choice because it's not too fast or slow.
- ✅ AJ Lawson base, which is most similar to the Patty Mills base, is suitable for 6'8 or 6'9 builds.
- ✅ Scottie Pippen base is suitable for lockdown builds and is also useful for ISO play.
- ✅ Josh Richardson base requires 81 or higher 3-Point Shot/Mid-Range stats and is effective for catch and shoot.
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino (JT Thor) base is suitable for low 3-Point Shot stats (71-70).
- ✅ Derrick White base is most similar to the Kobe Bryant base.
- ✅ Ausar Thompson base is recommended for catch and shoot.
- ✅ Jalen Tyson base can also be used for ISO play, but is mainly used for catch and shoot.
- ✅ Bogdan Bogdanović base is good for both dribbling and catch and shoot.
- ✅ JR Smith base is suitable for catch and shoot and is useful if the timing is difficult.
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5. 🔥 Recommended Jump Shot Settings for 6'5-6'9 Builds
- ✅ Gordon Hayward base, Belluba, Luka Dončić release combination (60/40 blend, maximum speed, push/release).
- ✅ Ray Allen base, Dion Waiters, Quentin Grimes release combination (maximum speed, 65/35 blend, push/release).
- ✅ Derrick White base, Belluba, David West release combination (Dion Waiters, Quentin Grimes, or Saddiq Bey can be used instead of David West).
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino base, RJ, Saddiq Bey release combination (catch and shoot).
- ✅ Quentin Grimes, Ray Allen, Belluba release combination (8/92 blend, maximum speed, release).
- ✅ Scottie Pippen, Saddiq Bey, MPJ release combination (40/60 blend, maximum speed).
- ✅ Matt Ryan, Julian Champagnie, Belluba release combination (30/70 blend, release).
- ✅ Carmelo Anthony, Saddiq Bey, Rudy Gay release combination (maximum speed, 57/43 blend, release).
- ✅ Zach LaVine, Belluba, Luka Dončić release combination (same as small guard).
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6. ✨ Best Jump Shot Bases and Settings for 6'10-7'3 Builds
- ✅ Nicolas Claxton base is similar to NBA 2K25 and is suitable for low 3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac base is one of the best bases.
- ✅ KD, Chris Bosh, MPJ bases are also good choices.
- ✅ Trey Lyles, Jabari Smith Jr., David West bases require rhythm and timing.
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac, LaMarcus Aldridge, Charles Bassey release combination (maximum speed, 65/35).
- ✅ Franz Wagner release is still useful.
- ✅ Kevin Huerter, LaMarcus Aldridge, Dirk Nowitzki release combination (3/4 or maximum speed, 60/40 blend, push).
- ✅ MPJ, Belluba, Larry Bird release combination (9/91 blend, maximum speed, push/release).
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol release combination (55/45 blend, maximum speed, release).