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NBA 2K26: Best Jumpshot Guide for All Builds & 3-Point Stats (After Patch)
Introducing the best jump shots for every build and 3-point rating in NBA 2K26. We provide dribble pull-ups, various jump shot bases, and recommended jump shot combinations for each build to help you make shots in any situation.
1. 🏀 Various Dribble Pull-Ups and Best Jump Shot Bases for Small Guards
- ✅ Pro 2 dribble pull-up is one of the most preferred techniques.
- ✅ KCP dribble pull-up requires 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating and is similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox and Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups require 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating and are useful for angle fading.
- ✅ Michael Jordan dribble pull-up can be used even with low ratings and is similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ Kevin Durant dribble pull-up requires 87 Mid-Range Rating and is suitable for big builds.
- ✅ Normal 2 dribble pull-up is an easy technique to unlock.
| Jump Shot Base | Required Rating |
|---|---|
| Patty Mills | 81 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Quentin Grimes | 82 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Stephen Curry | 93 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Allen Iverson | 83 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Kyrie Irving | 89 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Zach LaVine | 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| John Wall | Suitable for low ratings |
| Kyle Lowry | Suitable for low ratings |
| Russell Westbrook | Suitable for low ratings |
| Cam Thomas | 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Miles McBride | High potential |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino (JT Thor) | Less than 80 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
00:00 - 01:38
1. 🏀 Various Dribble Pull-Ups and Best Jump Shot Bases for Small Guards
- ✅ Pro 2 dribble pull-up is one of the most preferred techniques.
- ✅ KCP dribble pull-up requires 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating and is similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox and Kobe Bryant dribble pull-ups require 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating and are useful for angle fading.
- ✅ Michael Jordan dribble pull-up can be used even with low ratings and is similar to Pro 2.
- ✅ Kevin Durant dribble pull-up requires 87 Mid-Range Rating and is suitable for big builds.
- ✅ Normal 2 dribble pull-up is an easy technique to unlock.
| Jump Shot Base | Required Rating |
|---|---|
| Patty Mills | 81 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Quentin Grimes | 82 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Stephen Curry | 93 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Allen Iverson | 83 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Kyrie Irving | 89 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Zach LaVine | 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| John Wall | Suitable for low ratings |
| Kyle Lowry | Suitable for low ratings |
| Russell Westbrook | Suitable for low ratings |
| Cam Thomas | 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
| Miles McBride | High potential |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino (JT Thor) | Less than 80 Mid-Range or 3-Point |
03:11 - 05:54
2. 🎯 Recommended Jump Shot Combinations and Settings for Small Guards
- ✅ Allen Iverson base, Bellows release, Stephen Curry release, maximum speed, between push and release (blending 40/60).
- ✅ Miles McBride base, Oscar Robertson release, Bellows release, maximum speed.
- ✅ Zach LaVine base, Oscar Robertson release, Bellows release, 40/60 blending, maximum speed.
- ✅ Patty Mills base, Bellows release, Bellows release, 50/50 blending, maximum speed (Starter 4 only, requires 86 Mid-Range/3-Point).
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, T.J. McConnell release, Bellows release, 50/50 blending, maximum speed (release timing).
- ✅ John Wall base, Oscar Robertson release, Luka Dončić release, 30/70 blending, maximum speed.
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino base, Bellows release, Collin Sexton release, 70/30 blending, maximum speed (suitable for low 3-point rating).
05:55 - 09:16
3. ⛹️♂️ Best Jump Shot Bases for 6'5"-6'9" Builds
- ✅ Jarred Vanderbilt: Still strong as a Starter 4 base.
- ✅ Kobe Bryant: Good for catch and shoot, and there are similar off-brand bases.
- ✅ Shaedon Sharpe: Similar to Patty Mills and an underrated base.
- ✅ Clyde Drexler: Provides a decent catch and shoot jump shot.
- ✅ Ausar Thompson: Suitable for low 3-point rating.
- ✅ LeBron James: Has gotten better recently and is a quick jump shot.
- ✅ Gordon Hayward: Has been popular for the past few months and is similar to Quentin Grimes.
- ✅ Kevin Huerter: Suitable for catch and shoot.
- ✅ Harrison Barnes: Excellent catch and shoot jump shot.
- ✅ De'Aaron Fox: Suitable for both catch and shoot and dribbling, requires 86 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes: One of the top 3 jump shots and requires 82 3-Point Rating.
- ✅ Ray Allen: A very outstanding base this year.
- ✅ Matt Ryan: Divisive, but found a clean jump shot.
- ✅ Carmelo Anthony: Was good early on, but still good.
- ✅ Scottie Pippen: Especially good for poppers.
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino: JT Thor of 2K24 jump shot bases.
- ✅ Dereck Lively II: Off-brand Kobe Bryant base.
- ✅ Jalen Hood-Schifino: More suitable for catch and shoot.
- ✅ J.R. Smith: An easy jump shot to time for any build.
- ✅ Paul George: Was good in previous 2Ks and is still a good base.
09:17 - 12:35
4. 🔥 Recommended Jump Shot Combinations and Settings for 6'5"-6'9" Builds
- ✅ Ray Allen base, Dion Waiters release, Quentin Grimes release, maximum speed, 65/35 blending.
- ✅ Matt Ryan base, Bellows release, Charles Bassey release, maximum speed, 35/65 blending.
- ✅ Scottie Pippen base, Bellows release, Bellows release, maximum speed, 50/50 blending (requires 83 Mid-Range/3-Point).
- ✅ Kobe Bryant base, Bellows release, Oscar Robertson release or Kobe Bryant base, Oscar release, Bellows release, maximum speed, 40/60 blending (Starter 4 only).
- ✅ Dereck Lively II base, Bellows release, David West release, maximum speed, 30/70 blending.
- ✅ Ray Allen base, Oscar Robertson release, Brandon Ingram release, maximum speed, 65/35 blending or 50/50 blending.
- ✅ Quentin Grimes base, Brandon Ingram release, Brandon Ingram release, maximum speed, 50/50 blending.
- ✅ Jarred Vanderbilt base, Rudy Gay release, Saddiq Bey release, 40/60 blending, maximum speed.
- ✅ LeBron James base, 50/50 blending, maximum speed (requires 87 Mid-Range).
- ✅ Michael Porter Jr. base, Bellows release, Carmelo Anthony release, 57/43 blending, maximum speed.
- ✅ Grinding Carmelo Jump Shot: Carmelo base, Jay Battle release, Jamie Jaquez Jr. release, 50/50 blending, maximum speed.
12:36 - 16:44
5. 🧱 Best Jump Shot Bases and Combinations for 6'10"-7'3" Builds
- ✅ P.J. Tucker: Very underrated this year.
- ✅ Paolo Banchero: Underrated along with P.J. Tucker.
- ✅ Chris Bosh: Starter 4 only and requires 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating.
- ✅ Nicolas Claxton: Suitable for low 3-point rating.
- ✅ Jonathan Isaac: One of the best jump shots statistically, but timing stability is important.
- ✅ Kevin Durant: Was good this year and last year.
- ✅ Michael Porter Jr.: Tends to jump forward when jumping.
- ✅ Trey Lyles: Underrated.
- ✅ Jabari Smith Jr.: Offers a variety of jump shot bases.
- ✅ P.J. Washington: Underrated.
- ✅ David West: Similar to LaMarcus Aldridge jump shot base from previous 2Ks.
| Jump Shot Combination | Setting |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac base, Bellows release, Charles Bassey release | Maximum speed, between push and release, 65/35 blending |
| P.J. Tucker base, Bellows release, LaMarcus Aldridge release | 50/50 blending, maximum speed, R in release |
| Kevin Durant base, Kevin Durant release | Maximum speed, immediately after push |
| Chris Bosh base, Charles Bassey release, Victor Wembanyama release | Maximum speed, between push and release, 44/56 blending (suitable for catch and shoot) |
| Kevin Durant base, LaMarcus Aldridge release | 34 speed, 60/40 blending, 2 ticks after push |
| Michael Porter Jr. base, Drew Eubanks release, LaMarcus Aldridge release | Maximum speed, 20/80 blending, 1-2 ticks after push |
| Jonathan Isaac base, LaMarcus Aldridge release, Charles Bassey release | Maximum speed, 65/35 blending, between push and release (can also be used with low 3-point rating) |