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NBA 2K26: Which stats are worth a 99 rating?
This video analyzes which attributes are worth upgrading to a 99 rating in NBA 2K26. It concludes that attributes such as close shot, layup, dunk, and post control are not worth upgrading to 99, and suggests that attributes such as mid-range shot, 3-point shot, rebound, and perimeter defense are worth upgrading to 99 in certain situations.
1. 🏀 Close Shot and Layup: Attributes Not Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Close shot is useful, but not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 86 is an appropriate level.
- ✅ Layups can create cool clips, but are not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 80 is an appropriate level.
| Attribute | Recommended Rating |
|---|---|
| Close Shot | 86 |
| Layup | 80 |
00:00 - 00:51
1. 🏀 Close Shot and Layup: Attributes Not Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Close shot is useful, but not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 86 is an appropriate level.
- ✅ Layups can create cool clips, but are not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 80 is an appropriate level.
| Attribute | Recommended Rating |
|---|---|
| Close Shot | 86 |
| Layup | 80 |
00:52 - 02:50
2. 🏀 Driving Dunk, Standing Dunk, Post Control: Attributes Not Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Driving dunk is good, but not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 87 is an appropriate level.
- ✅ Standing dunk is cool, but not worth upgrading to a 99 rating.
- ✅ Post control provides good animations, but is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 87 is an appropriate level.
| Attribute | Recommended Rating |
|---|---|
| Driving Dunk | 87 |
| Post Control | 87 |
02:51 - 03:38
3. 🎯 Mid-Range Shot and 3-Point Shot: Attributes Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Both mid-range shot and 3-point shot are worth upgrading to a 99 rating.
- ✅ You should choose one depending on your play style.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Mid-Range Shot | Suitable for players who prefer mid-range shots. |
| 3-Point Shot | Suitable for players who prefer 3-point shots. |
03:39 - 05:20
4. 🏀 Free Throw, Pass Accuracy, Ball Handling: Attributes Not Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Free throw does not need to be upgraded to a 99 rating. 85 is sufficient.
- ✅ Pass accuracy is good, but not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 93 is sufficient.
- ✅ Ball handling is good, but you need to be short to upgrade it to a 99 rating. 92 is sufficient.
| Attribute | Recommended Rating |
|---|---|
| Free Throw | 85 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93 |
| Ball Handling | 92 |
05:21 - 07:25
5. 🏃 Speed With Ball, Inside Defense, Perimeter Defense: Attributes Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating Only in Certain Situations
- ✅ Speed with ball is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 94 is sufficient.
- ✅ Inside defense is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 85 is sufficient.
- ✅ Perimeter defense is only worth upgrading to a 99 rating if it is a lockdown build.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Speed With Ball | 94 is sufficient. |
| Inside Defense | 85 is sufficient. |
| Perimeter Defense | Only worth upgrading to a 99 rating if it is a lockdown build. |
07:26 - 09:34
6. 🛡️ Steal, Block: Attributes Not Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating
- ✅ Steal is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 94 is sufficient.
- ✅ Block is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 88 is sufficient.
| Attribute | Recommended Rating |
|---|---|
| Steal | 94 |
| Block | 88 |
09:35 - 12:31
7. 💪 Rebound, Speed, Agility, Strength, Vertical: Attributes Worth Upgrading to 99 Rating Only in Certain Situations
- ✅ Offensive rebound is worth upgrading to a 99 rating for centers who frequently set screens.
- ✅ Defensive rebound is worth upgrading to a 99 rating for stretch bigs.
- ✅ Speed and agility are only worth upgrading to a 99 rating if it is a lockdown build.
- ✅ Strength is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating.
- ✅ Vertical is not worth upgrading to a 99 rating. 83 is sufficient.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Offensive Rebound | Worth upgrading to 99 for centers who set a lot of screens. |
| Defensive Rebound | Worth upgrading to 99 for stretch bigs. |
| Speed and Agility | Only worth upgrading to 99 if it's a lockdown build. |
| Strength | Not worth upgrading to 99. |
| Vertical | 83 is enough. |
