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NBA 2K26: DeMar DeRozan's 'Ethical Scorer' Build Full BreakdownIntroducing the 'Ethical Scorer' build in NBA 2K26, perfectly recreating DeMar DeRozan's playstyle. This build is a 6'6" shooting guard, specialized in midrange and post-play, designed to utilize all DeRozan animations. For users who prefer realistic gameplay, we cover detailed attributes, badges, takeovers, and animations.
1. 🎮 DeMar DeRozan Build Basic Info & Initial Attributes
· This build is set as a shooting guard position with a height of 6'6", 221 lbs, and a 6'9" wingspan.
· Reflecting DeRozan's actual physical conditions and playstyle, it excels in contact play.
· The initial archetype is 'Two-Way Mid-Post Cleaner', which changes to 'Mid-Paint Scorer' after applying Cap Breaker.
· It has 'Shades Of' Dwyane Wade, Jaylen Brown, and Clyde Drexler.
· Reflecting DeRozan's actual physical conditions and playstyle, it excels in contact play.
· The initial archetype is 'Two-Way Mid-Post Cleaner', which changes to 'Mid-Paint Scorer' after applying Cap Breaker.
· It has 'Shades Of' Dwyane Wade, Jaylen Brown, and Clyde Drexler.
| Category | Attribute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'6" | DeRozan's actual height |
| Weight | 221 lbs | Reflects contact play and toughness |
| Wingspan | 6'9" | DeRozan's actual wingspan |
| Position | Shooting Guard | Can play positions 1, 2, and 3 |
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1. 🎮 DeMar DeRozan Build Basic Info & Initial Attributes
· This build is set as a shooting guard position with a height of 6'6", 221 lbs, and a 6'9" wingspan.
· Reflecting DeRozan's actual physical conditions and playstyle, it excels in contact play.
· The initial archetype is 'Two-Way Mid-Post Cleaner', which changes to 'Mid-Paint Scorer' after applying Cap Breaker.
· It has 'Shades Of' Dwyane Wade, Jaylen Brown, and Clyde Drexler.
· Reflecting DeRozan's actual physical conditions and playstyle, it excels in contact play.
· The initial archetype is 'Two-Way Mid-Post Cleaner', which changes to 'Mid-Paint Scorer' after applying Cap Breaker.
· It has 'Shades Of' Dwyane Wade, Jaylen Brown, and Clyde Drexler.
| Category | Attribute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'6" | DeRozan's actual height |
| Weight | 221 lbs | Reflects contact play and toughness |
| Wingspan | 6'9" | DeRozan's actual wingspan |
| Position | Shooting Guard | Can play positions 1, 2, and 3 |
02:26 - 08:47
2. 🏀 Key Attributes & Animation Settings
· We focused on specific attributes to activate DeRozan's signature animations.
· Midrange and Post Control are core to this build, further enhanced by Cap Breakers.
· The 3-point shot is not high, reflecting DeRozan's actual play, but has a good success rate in catch-and-shoot situations.
· Defensive attributes are also set to be decent, giving the feel of a strong shooting guard/small forward.
· Midrange and Post Control are core to this build, further enhanced by Cap Breakers.
· The 3-point shot is not high, reflecting DeRozan's actual play, but has a good success rate in catch-and-shoot situations.
· Defensive attributes are also set to be decent, giving the feel of a strong shooting guard/small forward.
| Attribute | Initial Value | After Cap Breaker | Key Effects/Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close Shot | 92 | - | Paint Prodigy (Paint Prodigy) |
| Driving Layup | 83 | 90 | DeRozan Layup Style, Physical Finisher (Physical Finisher) Gold |
| Driving Dunk | 73 | 89 | DeRozan Dunk Style, Contact Dunks (Contact Dunks) |
| Standing Dunk | 40 | - | - |
| Post Control | 90 | - | Post Fade Phenom (Post Fade Phenom) Legend |
| Midrange Shot | 89 | 94 | DeRozan Signature Jump Shot, Pull-Up |
| 3-Point Shot | 70 | - | Corner Catch & Shoot possible |
| Free Throw | 80 | - | - |
| Passing Accuracy | 78 | - | DeRozan Passing Style |
| Ball Handling | 81 | - | Handles for Days (Handles for Days) Silver |
| Ball Speed | 75 | - | DeRozan Dribble Animations |
| Speed | 86 | - | - |
| Agility | 87 | - | - |
| Strength | 85 | 86 | Immovable Enforcer (Immovable Enforcer) Gold, Backdown Punisher (Backdown Punisher) Gold |
| Vertical Jump | 58 | - | Expected to improve with Cap Breaker |
| Interior Defense | 60 | - | - |
| Block | 74 | - | Paint Patroller (Paint Patroller) Bronze |
| Perimeter Defense | 85 | - | All Perimeter Defense Badges Silver |
| Steal | 60 | 73 (86) | Can be improved with Cap Breaker |
| Defensive Rebound | 80 | - | Rebound Chaser (Rebound Chaser) Silver |
| Offensive Rebound | 63 | - | Achieves 79 animation threshold with Silver Rebound Chaser effect |
09:16 - 12:24
3. 🌟 Cap Breakers, Badges, Specializations & Takeovers
· Cap Breakers enhance Driving Dunk and Vertical Jump to unlock the Contact Dunk package.
· Raise Midrange Shot to 94 to make the Post Fade Phenom badge Legend tier.
· Steal attribute can also be raised to 73 or 86 through Cap Breakers.
· Raising Strength to 86 grants the Backdown Punisher badge at Gold tier.
· Badge perks are chosen to match DeRozan's playstyle, including Shifty Shooter, Post Up Poet, Dead Eye, Post Up Powerhouse, Strong Handles, and Lightning Quick.
· Playmaking was chosen for Specialization, but any specialization is useful for this build.
· Takeover options include Lethal Layup, Hydration Hero, and Poster Machine; Poster Machine is chosen to boost 3-point shooting.
· Raise Midrange Shot to 94 to make the Post Fade Phenom badge Legend tier.
· Steal attribute can also be raised to 73 or 86 through Cap Breakers.
· Raising Strength to 86 grants the Backdown Punisher badge at Gold tier.
· Badge perks are chosen to match DeRozan's playstyle, including Shifty Shooter, Post Up Poet, Dead Eye, Post Up Powerhouse, Strong Handles, and Lightning Quick.
· Playmaking was chosen for Specialization, but any specialization is useful for this build.
· Takeover options include Lethal Layup, Hydration Hero, and Poster Machine; Poster Machine is chosen to boost 3-point shooting.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Cap Breaker | · 4 Driving Dunk, 5 Vertical Jump: Unlock Contact Dunk Package · 5 Midrange Shot: Achieve 94 OVR, Post Fade Phenom Legend · 2 Steal: Achieve 73 OVR (can go up to 86 with 3 additional) · 1 Strength: Achieve 86 OVR, Backdown Punisher Gold |
| Core Badges | · Tier 2: Paint Prodigy (Gold), Post Fade Phenom (Legend) |
| Badge Perks | · Max Plus Two: Shifty Shooter · Max Plus One: Post Up Poet (Legend), Dead Eye (Hall of Fame), Post Up Powerhouse (Gold), Strong Handles (Legend), Lightning Quick (Gold) |
| Specialization | · Playmaking (any specialization is useful) |
| Takeover | · Poster Machine (3-point shot boost) |
12:25 - 14:27
4. 🎨 Animations & Appearance Customization
· DeRozan has one of the most complete Pro Play packages in the game, equipping all signature animations.
· The signature dunk package includes Contact Dunks, Quick Drops, Standing Dunks, DeRozan Signature Dunks, and Alley-Oop packages.
· Face creation refers to JLu's tutorial, and a link is provided in the video description.
· Since it's difficult to customize the Kobe shoes DeRozan actually wears, Nike Sabrina 3 or Ja 2, similar to Kobe, are recommended.
· The signature dunk package includes Contact Dunks, Quick Drops, Standing Dunks, DeRozan Signature Dunks, and Alley-Oop packages.
· Face creation refers to JLu's tutorial, and a link is provided in the video description.
· Since it's difficult to customize the Kobe shoes DeRozan actually wears, Nike Sabrina 3 or Ja 2, similar to Kobe, are recommended.