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NBA 2K26: Best Jumpshot Guide for ALL Builds & Ratings (Post-Patch)
This video introduces the best jump shots for all builds and ratings in NBA 2K26. It covers dribble pull-ups, jump shot bases suitable for players of various heights, Starter 4 jump shot options, and jump shots for players with low 3-point shooting stats in detail. It provides visual cues and timing tips to help increase shooting success rates.
1. 🏀 NBA 2K26 Best Dribble Pull-Up Selection Guide: Recommendations by Grade and Height
- ✅ Pro 2: A basic dribble pull-up used by many 2K players.
- ✅ Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant: Requires 86+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating.
- ✅ Michael Jordan: Requires 78+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating, similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ Stephen Curry: Primarily suitable for smaller guards, especially effective for right-handed players.
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox: Useful for creating space in the mid-range.
- ✅ Kevin Durant: Requires 87+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating, excellent for creating space in larger builds.
- ✅ Bam Adebayo: Suitable for 7-footers, requires 81+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating.
- ⚠️ Normal 2: A good alternative that can be used without high stat requirements.
| Dribble Pull-Up | Required Stats |
|---|---|
| Pro 2 | None |
| Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant | 86+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Michael Jordan | 78+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Kevin Durant | 87+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Bam Adebayo | 81+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
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1. 🏀 NBA 2K26 Best Dribble Pull-Up Selection Guide: Recommendations by Grade and Height
- ✅ Pro 2: A basic dribble pull-up used by many 2K players.
- ✅ Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant: Requires 86+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating.
- ✅ Michael Jordan: Requires 78+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating, similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ Stephen Curry: Primarily suitable for smaller guards, especially effective for right-handed players.
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox: Useful for creating space in the mid-range.
- ✅ Kevin Durant: Requires 87+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating, excellent for creating space in larger builds.
- ✅ Bam Adebayo: Suitable for 7-footers, requires 81+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot rating.
- ⚠️ Normal 2: A good alternative that can be used without high stat requirements.
| Dribble Pull-Up | Required Stats |
|---|---|
| Pro 2 | None |
| Devin Booker/Kobe Bryant | 86+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Michael Jordan | 78+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Kevin Durant | 87+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
| Bam Adebayo | 81+ Mid-Range/3-Point Shot |
01:47 - 03:41
2. ⛹️ NBA 2K26: Analysis of the Best Jump Shot Bases for 5'9"-6'4" Guards
- ✅ Patty Mills: Starter 4 jump shot, requires 81+ 3-Point Shot or Mid-Range for under 6'5".
- ✅ Miles McBride: Requires 85 Mid-Range, 85 3-Point Shot, an underrated jump shot base.
- ✅ Kobe Walter: Suitable for players with low 3-Point Shot stats (minimum 71).
- ✅ Devin Booker: A versatile jump shot option.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes: One of the top 3 jump shots in the game, suitable for all builds under 6'10".
- ✅ Stephen Curry: A very fast base, requires 93+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot, suitable for rhythm shooting.
- ✅ Allen Iverson: One of the non-Starter 4 bases, very stable. Similar to T-Mac or Jared Cover.
- ✅ JJ Redick: Very similar to the Quentin Grimes jump shot, but with slight differences in the upper.
- ✅ Zach LaVine: Can be used for both small and large guards.
- ✅ John Wall: Suitable for players with low 3-Point Shot stats (around 80).
- ✅ Cam Thomas: Was good in 2K25, but the jump moves slightly more forward in 2K26.
- ✅ Russell Westbrook: An underrated base, requires 83+ Mid-Range or 3-Point Shot, must be under 6'5".
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3. 🔥 NBA 2K26: Best Jump Shot Combinations and Visual Cues for 5'9"-6'4" Guards
- ✅ Patty Mills (Starter 4):
- Patty Mills, Beluba, Max Speed, 50/50 Blend (Just before release or 3 ticks before).
- Patty Mills, Beluba, Colin Sexton, Max Speed, 37/63 Blend (Midway between push and release).
- ✅ Allen Iverson (Not Starter 4):
- Allen Iverson, Beluba, Stephen Curry, Max Speed, 40/60 Blend (Between push and release).
- ✅ Stephen Curry Build:
- Stephen Curry, Beluba, Beluba, 3/4 Speed, 65/35 Blend (2 ticks more release than midpoint). Rhythm shooting recommended.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes:
- Quentin Grimes, T-Mac, Beluba, Max Speed, 50/50 Blend (Full release).
- ✅ Low 3-Point Shot Stats:
- Jacobe Walter, Devin Booker, Colin Sexton, Max Speed, 70/30 Blend (20-22 ticks to the right from push). Suitable for catch and shoot.
- ✅ Zach LaVine:
- Zach LaVine, Beluba, Luka Dončić, Max Speed, 30/70 Blend (15-20 ticks to the right from push).
- ✅ 2K25 Recall:
- Kyrie Irving, Beluba, Stephen Curry, Max Speed, 35/65 Blend (Between push and release).
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4. 🎯 NBA 2K26: Best Jump Shot Bases and Utilization Strategies for 6'5"-6'9" Big Guards
- ✅ Jared Cover: Recommended as a Starter 4 jump shot.
- ✅ T-Mac: Has low 3-Point Shot and Mid-Range stat requirements, but is slightly slower than Jared Cover.
- ✅ Gordon Hayward: An underrated option, similar to Kevin Huerter.
- ✅ Harrison Barnes: Suitable for spot-up shooters, provides an easy-to-time jump shot.
- ✅ Devin Booker: Versatile, suitable for both dribbling and catch and shoot.
- ✅ Kyle Korver: Suitable for both dribbling and catch and shoot.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes: One of the top 3 jump shots in the game.
- ✅ Ray Allen: Requires very high Mid-Range stats.
- ✅ Carmelo Anthony/JR Smith: A very easy-to-time base.
- ✅ AJ Lawson: A similar option to Patty Mills.
- ✅ Scotty Pippen: Only requires 76 Mid-Range stats, popular for poppers.
- ✅ Josh Richardson: Requires 81 Mid-Range stats, suitable for both catch and shoot and dribbling.
- ✅ Jacobe Walter: Can be used for both small and large guards.
- ✅ Derek Whitehead: Best if you want to use the Kobe Bryant base but not Starter 4. Provides better defensive immunity.
- ✅ Jaylen Tyson: Suitable for spot-up jump shots.
- ✅ Zach LaVine: Don't overlook the potential.
09:56 - 12:13
5. 🏀 NBA 2K26: Best Jump Shot Combinations and Usage for 6'5"-6'9" Big Guards
- ✅ Jared Cover (Starter 4):
- Jared Cover, Beluba, Kyle Korver: A jump shot used in NBA 2K25, still effective in NBA 2K26.
- Jared Cover, Julian Champagnie: Max Speed, 20/80 Blend.
- ✅ Ray Allen:
- Ray Allen, Devin Vassell, Quentin Grimes: Suitable for 6'6", 6'8", 6'9" builds.
- ✅ Gordon Hayward:
- Gordon Hayward, Beluba, Luka Dončić: 3/4 Speed, 60/40 Blend.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes:
- Quentin Grimes, Brandon Ingram, Brandon Ingram.
- ✅ Kobe Bryant/Derek Whitehead:
- Kobe Bryant/Derek Whitehead, Beluba, David West: 30/70 Blend. Can be replaced with Paul George, Saddiq Bey, Rudy Gay.
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6. 💪 NBA 2K26: Best Jump Shot Base Selection Guide for 6'10"-7'3" Big Men
- ✅ Chris Bosh: Starter 4 jump shot.
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac: The best jump shot, but timing stability is poor.
- ✅ Nick Claxton: Suitable if you have low 3-Point Shot stats.
- ✅ Kevin Durant: Actually good this year.
- ✅ Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ): Also used by 7-footers, very fast but causes higher contests.
- ✅ Trey Lyles/Jabari Smith Jr.: Try new trends.
- ✅ David West: May become popular in the future.
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7. 🚀 NBA 2K26: Best Jump Shot Combinations and Usage Tips for 6'10"-7'3" Big Men
- ✅ Chris Bosh (Starter 4):
- Chris Bosh, Charles Bassey, Victor Wembanyama: Max Speed, 44/56 Blend.
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac:
- Jonathan Isaac, Charles Bassey, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Max Speed, 47/53 Blend.
- Jonathan Isaac, LaMarcus Aldridge, Charles Bassey: Max Speed, 65/35 Blend.
- ✅ Kevin Durant:
- Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Danilo Gallinari: 3/4 Speed, 60/40 Blend (Slightly past push).
- ✅ Michael Porter Jr.:
- Michael Porter Jr., Beluba, Charles Bassey: Max Speed, 55/45 Blend (Between push and release).
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac:
- Jonathan Isaac, LaMarcus Aldridge, Mark Gasol: 55/45 Blend.
