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NBA 2K26: Ultimate Jumpshots and Dribble Pull-ups Guide for All BuildsLooking for the best jump shots and dribble pull-ups for any build in NBA 2K26? This guide provides a detailed analysis of the optimal jump shot bases and release combinations for every build, from small guards to big men. Experience dominant shooting in the game with these high-success-rate jump shot settings.
1. 🏀 Best Dribble Pull-Up Recommendations
· Here's a list of the best dribble pull-ups you can use in NBA 2K26. Each pull-up is suitable for specific situations and playstyles.
· Donovan Mitchell: Very useful for small guards, and great if you want something different from Pro or Devin Booker.
· Kyrie Irving: Powerful from mid-range, effective with both strong and weak hands.
· Pro: No requirements, excellent left and right fades. Some prefer the forward fade.
· KCP (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope): Requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, has animations similar to Pro Two.
· Devin Booker: Under 6'10", requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, good for fade corner threes.
· Kobe Bryant: Similar to Devin Booker but slightly faster.
· Michael Jordan: Best option if you have a low 3-point or mid-range rating, similar to Kobe or Devin Booker.
· Dejounte Murray: Requires 84 mid-range or 3-point shooting, a balanced dribble pull-up for left and right.
· Kevin Durant: Requires 87 mid-range or 3-point shooting, best for taller builds like 6'8", 6'9", 6'10".
· Nikola Jokic: Very effective for rhythm shooting.
· Dirk Nowitzki: Great for creating space with a one-legged jump shot.
· Normal Two: Essential for taller builds without 87 or 78 mid-range requirements.
· Donovan Mitchell: Very useful for small guards, and great if you want something different from Pro or Devin Booker.
· Kyrie Irving: Powerful from mid-range, effective with both strong and weak hands.
· Pro: No requirements, excellent left and right fades. Some prefer the forward fade.
· KCP (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope): Requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, has animations similar to Pro Two.
· Devin Booker: Under 6'10", requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, good for fade corner threes.
· Kobe Bryant: Similar to Devin Booker but slightly faster.
· Michael Jordan: Best option if you have a low 3-point or mid-range rating, similar to Kobe or Devin Booker.
· Dejounte Murray: Requires 84 mid-range or 3-point shooting, a balanced dribble pull-up for left and right.
· Kevin Durant: Requires 87 mid-range or 3-point shooting, best for taller builds like 6'8", 6'9", 6'10".
· Nikola Jokic: Very effective for rhythm shooting.
· Dirk Nowitzki: Great for creating space with a one-legged jump shot.
· Normal Two: Essential for taller builds without 87 or 78 mid-range requirements.
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1. 🏀 Best Dribble Pull-Up Recommendations
· Here's a list of the best dribble pull-ups you can use in NBA 2K26. Each pull-up is suitable for specific situations and playstyles.
· Donovan Mitchell: Very useful for small guards, and great if you want something different from Pro or Devin Booker.
· Kyrie Irving: Powerful from mid-range, effective with both strong and weak hands.
· Pro: No requirements, excellent left and right fades. Some prefer the forward fade.
· KCP (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope): Requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, has animations similar to Pro Two.
· Devin Booker: Under 6'10", requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, good for fade corner threes.
· Kobe Bryant: Similar to Devin Booker but slightly faster.
· Michael Jordan: Best option if you have a low 3-point or mid-range rating, similar to Kobe or Devin Booker.
· Dejounte Murray: Requires 84 mid-range or 3-point shooting, a balanced dribble pull-up for left and right.
· Kevin Durant: Requires 87 mid-range or 3-point shooting, best for taller builds like 6'8", 6'9", 6'10".
· Nikola Jokic: Very effective for rhythm shooting.
· Dirk Nowitzki: Great for creating space with a one-legged jump shot.
· Normal Two: Essential for taller builds without 87 or 78 mid-range requirements.
· Donovan Mitchell: Very useful for small guards, and great if you want something different from Pro or Devin Booker.
· Kyrie Irving: Powerful from mid-range, effective with both strong and weak hands.
· Pro: No requirements, excellent left and right fades. Some prefer the forward fade.
· KCP (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope): Requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, has animations similar to Pro Two.
· Devin Booker: Under 6'10", requires 86 mid-range or 3-point shooting, good for fade corner threes.
· Kobe Bryant: Similar to Devin Booker but slightly faster.
· Michael Jordan: Best option if you have a low 3-point or mid-range rating, similar to Kobe or Devin Booker.
· Dejounte Murray: Requires 84 mid-range or 3-point shooting, a balanced dribble pull-up for left and right.
· Kevin Durant: Requires 87 mid-range or 3-point shooting, best for taller builds like 6'8", 6'9", 6'10".
· Nikola Jokic: Very effective for rhythm shooting.
· Dirk Nowitzki: Great for creating space with a one-legged jump shot.
· Normal Two: Essential for taller builds without 87 or 78 mid-range requirements.
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2. 🎮 5'9"-6'4" Small Guard Jump Shot Base Recommendations
· Here's a list of the best jump shot bases for small guard builds.
| Base | Requirements | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | 81 Shooting Rating | Similar to Allen Iverson base but more subtle and without the extra kick. |
| Jerry West | 90 Shooting Rating | A great alternative to Stephen Curry base and very fast. Good for rhythm shooting. |
| Austin Reaves | Low Shooting Rating | A mix of Patty Mills and other bases, usable with a low shooting rating. |
| Patty Mills | Starter 4, 81 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Unlocks at Starter 4 level. |
| Quentin Grimes | 82 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Requires at least 86-88 mid-range or 3-point rating to create a good jump shot. |
| Stephen Curry | 93 Shooting Rating | Very fast for rhythm shooting and hard to contest. |
| Allen Iverson | - | Like T-Mac for small guards, one of the top 3 bases. |
| Kyrie Irving | 89 Mid-Range, Under 6'5" | Solid but a bit slow. You need to find a good release. |
| Zach LaVine | 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Usable for both big guards and small guards. |
| John Wall | - | A balanced jump shot, neither too fast nor too slow. |
| Kyle Lowry | - | Neither too fast nor too slow, good if you find the right release. |
| Russell Westbrook | 83 Shooting Rating | Very solid this year. |
| Cam Thomas | - | A good alternative if you don't like Patty Mills, Quentin Grimes, or Allen Iverson. |
| Miles McBride | 85 Shooting Rating | Used a lot recently and performs well. |
| Jacobe Walter | 80 or Under 78 3-Point Rating | Good for low shooting rating builds (similar to JT Thor). |
| Damian Lillard | - | This base has many great jump shot renders. Very powerful if you find a good release. |
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3. 🔥 5'9"-6'4" Small Guard Jump Shot Combinations
· Recommended jump shot combinations for small guards.
| Combination | Base | Upper Release 1 | Upper Release 2 | Blend | Speed | Visual Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter 4 Jump Shot 1 | Patty Mills | Beluba | Oscar Robertson | 60/40 | Max | Between Push and Release |
| Starter 4 Jump Shot 2 | Patty Mills | AJ Green | Beluba | 70/30 | Max | One Tick into Release |
| Jump Shot 3 (90+ Shooting) | Allen Iverson | Beluba | Stephen Curry | 40/60 | Max | Between Push and Release |
| Jump Shot 4 (Low Shooting) | Allen Iverson | Collin Sexton | Beluba | 30/70 | Max | Two Ticks into Push |
| Jump Shot 5 (Miles McBride) | Miles McBride | Oscar Robertson | Beluba | 40/60 | Max | Push or Five Ticks into Push |
| Jump Shot 6 (Kyrie Irving) | Kyrie Irving | Luka Doncic | Kyrie Irving | 65/35 | Max | Push |
| Jump Shot 7 (Cam Thomas) | Cam Thomas | Luka Doncic | Kyrie Irving | 80/20 | Max | Push |
| Jump Shot 8 (Low 3-Point) | Jacobe Walter | Devin Booker | Collin Sexton | 65/35 | Max | Mid-Release |
| Jump Shot 9 (Stephen Curry) | Stephen Curry | Beluba | Quentin Grimes | Pure Stephen Curry | 3/4 | Release |
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4. 🏀 6'5"-6'9" Big Guard/Lockdown/Popper Jump Shot Base Recommendations
· Here's a list of the best jump shot bases for big guard, lockdown, and popper builds.
| Base | Requirements | Features |
|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 83 Shooting Rating | A new addition, recommended by many players. |
| PJ Tucker | 82 Mid-Range | Good for both big builds and big guards. |
| Kobe Bryant | Starter 4, 87 Shooting Rating | Unlocks at Starter 4 level. |
| Jarrett Culver | Starter 5, 76 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Considered better than T-Mac, and very similar. |
| Tracy McGrady | 74 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Slower than Jarrett Culver but a smoother jump shot. |
| Shaedon Sharpe | - | An underrated base, similar to Patty Mills but suitable for big guards or lockdowns. |
| Clyde Drexler | 84 Shooting Rating | Very good to use. |
| Gordon Hayward | 83 Shooting Rating | Very fast for both dribble and catch & shoot. |
| Ausar Thompson | 70s Shooting Rating | A decent jump shot for low shooting rating builds. |
| LeBron James | - | Don't underestimate it. It's been a good base for the past few years. |
| Harrison Barnes | - | Mainly good for catch & shoot. |
| Devin Booker | - | Good for both dribble and catch & shoot, just find a good release. |
| Quentin Grimes | - | One of the top 3 jump shot bases in the game, good for both big builds and small guards. |
| Ray Allen | - | One of the best jump shots, good for both catch & shoot and dribble. |
| Kevin Huerter | - | Has similar aesthetics to Patty Mills, mainly recommended for catch & shoot. |
| Matt Ryan | 81 Shooting Rating | Hit or miss, but can be effective for some. |
| Carmelo Anthony | - | A great jump shot since the game's release. |
| Scottie Pippen | - | Recommended for the past two years, especially good for catch & shoot. |
| Jacobe Walter | 71 Shooting Rating | Most similar to JT Thor from NBA 2K24, good for low shooting ratings. |
| J.R. Smith | - | Very easy to time, especially good for catch & shoot. |
| Paul George | 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Has nice aesthetics and a good landing. |
| Dereck Whitehead | - | A replica of the Kobe Bryant jump shot, good as an alternative if you don't have Starter 4. |
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5. 🔥 6'5"-6'9" Big Guard/Lockdown/Popper Jump Shot Combinations
· Recommended jump shot combinations for big guard, lockdown, and popper builds.
| Combination | Base | Upper Release 1 | Upper Release 2 | Blend | Speed | Visual Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83-Point Jump Shot 1 (Scottie Pippen) | Scottie Pippen | Pure Beluba | - | 50/50 | Max | 2-3 Ticks into Push |
| Jump Shot 2 (Carmelo Anthony) | Carmelo Anthony | Beluba | Oscar Robertson | 60/40 | Max | Slightly Above Mid-Push and Release |
| CHA Jump Shot 3 (Ray Allen) | Ray Allen | Dejounte Murray | Quentin Grimes | 65/35 | Max | 8 Ticks into Push |
| Jump Shot 4 (Clyde Drexler) | Clyde Drexler | Beluba | Beluba | 50/50 | 3/4 | Right Next to Push |
| Low 3-Point Jump Shot 5 (J.R. Smith) | J.R. Smith | Beluba | Beluba | 50/50 | Max | 8 Ticks into Push (Between Push and Release) |
| Jump Shot 6 (Quentin Grimes) | Quentin Grimes | Brandon Ingram | Brandon Ingram | 50/50 | Max | Pure Brandon Ingram |
| Jump Shot 7 (Kobe Bryant) | Kobe Bryant | Beluba | Oscar Robertson | 40/60 | Max | Between Push and Release |
| Jump Shot 8 (Dereck Whitehead) | Dereck Whitehead | Beluba | David West | 30/70 | Max | Between Push and Release |
| Starter 4 Jump Shot 9 (Matt Ryan) | Matt Ryan | Beluba | Charles Bassey | 35/65 | Max | Release |
| Subscriber Jump Shot 10 (Ray Allen) | Ray Allen | Lethal Shooter | Beluba | - | - | - |
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6. 🎮 6'10"-7'3" Big Man Jump Shot Base Recommendations
· Here's a list of the best jump shot bases for 6'10"-7'3" big man builds.
| Base | Requirements | Features |
|---|---|---|
| David Robinson | 46 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | A new addition with low requirements. |
| PJ Tucker | - | Don't underestimate it if you have a decent mid-range or 3-point rating. |
| Chris Bosh | Starter 4, 84 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | Unlocks at Starter 4 level. |
| Paolo Banchero | 80 Mid-Range or 3-Point Rating | A decent base, you need to find releases like LaMarcus Aldridge, Charles Bassey, or Beluba. |
| Jonathan Isaac | - | One of the best jump shots in the game, especially good for big builds. Mainly recommended for catch & shoot. |
| Kevin Durant | - | Usable for both catch & shoot and dribble, hard to contest if you find the right release. |
| MPJ (Michael Porter Jr.) | - | Provides good timing stability along with Kevin Durant. |
| David West | - | Very similar to the LaMarcus Aldridge base from previous 2Ks. |
| Trey Lyles | 76 Shooting Rating | A good up-and-down jump shot for catch & shoot. |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | - | A good up-and-down jump shot for catch & shoot. |
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7. 🔥 6'10"-7'3" Big Man Jump Shot Combinations
· Recommended jump shot combinations for 6'10"-7'3" big man builds.
| Combination | Base | Upper Release 1 | Upper Release 2 | Blend | Speed | Visual Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Shot 1 (PJ Tucker) | PJ Tucker | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Brook Lopez | 50/50 | 2.5 Speed | Close to End of Release |
| Jump Shot 2 (Kevin Durant) | Kevin Durant | LaMarcus Aldridge | Dirk Nowitzki | - | 3/4 | Slightly Past Push |
| CHA Jump Shot 3 (Jonathan Isaac) | Jonathan Isaac | Beluba | Charles Bassey | 65/35 | Max | Between Push and Release (12-14 Ticks) |
| Starter 4 Jump Shot 4 (Chris Bosh) | Chris Bosh | Charles Bassey | Victor Wembanyama | 44/56 | Max | Between Push and Release or Full Release |
| Jump Shot 5 (PJ Tucker) | PJ Tucker | Beluba | LaMarcus Aldridge | 50/50 | Max | 'R' in Release or Full Release |
| Jump Shot 6 (Jonathan Isaac) | Jonathan Isaac | LaMarcus Aldridge | Charles Bassey | 65/35 | Max | Between Push and Release (12-14 Ticks) |
| Jump Shot 7 (PJ Tucker) | PJ Tucker | Jeremiah Robinson | Bam Adebayo | 72/28 | Max | Release |
| Jump Shot 8 (MPJ) | MPJ (Michael Porter Jr.) | Dirk Nowitzki | LaMarcus Aldridge | 20/80 | Max | 1-2 Ticks into Push |