Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on defense, too. In this NBA 2K24 guide, we're going to reveal the best Small Forward builds.

What Are the Best Small Forward Builds in NBA 2K24?

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Included below are our best Small Forward builds, complete with Body Settings, Attributes, and more. As always, these should be used as inspiration for the type of player you want to build in the game, so feel free to tweak the settings to your own personal tastes.

Diming Inside-Out Scorer

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Shades of R.J. Barrett, Zach LaVine, and Bojan Bogdanovic — Image: Push Square

This new-gen Small Forward build is a total bully in the paint and also has the attributes to drop three-balls, too. While his defensive attributes aren't outstanding, his physical presence and stamina will give him an advantage against some opponents.

Body Settings

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  • Height: 6'8"
  • Weight: 227lbs
  • Wingspan: 6'10"

Attributes

Finishing

  • Close Shot: 71
  • Driving Layup: 80
  • Driving Dunk: 93
  • Standing Dunk: 45
  • Post Control: 92

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 77
  • Three-Point Shot: 85
  • Free Throw: 71

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 87
  • Ball Handle: 84
  • Speed with Ball: 75

Defense / Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 60
  • Perimeter Defense: 53
  • Steal: 29
  • Defensive Rebound: 30

Physicals

  • Speed: 81
  • Acceleration: 73
  • Strength: 96
  • Vertical: 80
  • Stamina: 98

3 & D Threat

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Shades of Ron Artest, Jaden McDaniels, and Jimmy Butler — Image: Push Square

This new-gen Small Forward build is a defensive beast, able to lockdown opponents on the perimeter with ease. Despite this, the build still has relatively strong shooting and dribbling attributes, so can still score when called upon.

Body Settings

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  • Height: 6'7"
  • Weight: 249lbs
  • Wingspan: 7'4"

Attributes

Finishing

  • Close Shot: 45
  • Driving Layup: 65
  • Driving Dunk: 75
  • Standing Dunk: 46

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 71
  • Three-Point Shot: 79
  • Free Throw: 71

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 70
  • Ball Handle: 70
  • Speed with Ball: 70

Defense / Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 66
  • Perimeter Defense: 93
  • Steal: 96
  • Block: 95
  • Offensive Rebound: 27
  • Defensive Rebound: 49

Physicals

  • Speed: 84
  • Acceleration: 73
  • Strength: 71
  • Vertical: 78
  • Stamina: 99

Diming 3 & D Threat

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Shades of Gerald Wallace, Jimmy Butler, and R.J. Barrett — Image: Push Square

This new-gen Small Forward build is a physical specimen, with tremendous defensive attributes, decent shooting, and lockdown defensive capabilities. Pay attention to some of its shortcomings, though, as it doesn't have a particularly good free throw.

Body Settings

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  • Height: 6'8"
  • Weight: 197lbs
  • Wingspan: 7'6"

Attributes

Finishing

  • Close Shot: 48
  • Driving Layup: 65
  • Driving Dunk: 80

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 69
  • Three-Point Shot: 78
  • Free Throw: 53

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 87
  • Ball Handle: 85
  • Speed with Ball: 75

Defense / Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 61
  • Perimeter Defense: 93
  • Steal: 91
  • Block: 77
  • Defensive Rebound: 60

Physicals

  • Speed: 81
  • Acceleration: 77
  • Strength: 74
  • Vertical: 70
  • Stamina: 99

What do you think are the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K24? Dominate the court in the comments section, and check out our NBA 2K24 guide for more information.