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

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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.