Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K25? 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 2K25 guide, we're going to reveal the best Small Forward builds.

What Are the Best Small Forward Builds in NBA 2K25?

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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.

2-Way Catch & Shoot Threat

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Shades of Ron Artest, OG Anunoby, Luguentz Dort — Image: Push Square

This new-gen Small Forward build is an incredibly capable lockdown defender, but it can shoot exceptionally well, too. It's not a particularly amazing finisher and will need to be adjusted if you want to rebound, but it's got good physical attributes and can unlock a lot of badges.

Body Settings

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Height
6'6"
Weight
243lbs
Wingspan
7'1"

Attributes

Finishing
Close Shot
74
Driving Layup
53
Driving Dunk
62
Standing Dunk
72
Post Control
46
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot
89
Three-Point Shot
83
Free Throw
77
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy
65
Ball Handle
68
Speed with Ball
72
Defense
Interior Defense
74
Perimeter Defense
96
Steal
91
Block
74
Rebounding
Offensive Rebound
25
Defensive Rebound
60
Physicals
Speed
85
Agility
84
Strength
85
Vertical
75

2-Way Inside-Out Point Forward

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This new-gen Small Forward build is able to get contact dunks and is relatively fast and agile, despite its overall size. Its only real weakness is in its rebounding ability, although it's still able to unlock bronze versions of key badges, like Pogo Stick and Rebound Chaser.

Body Settings

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Height
6'9"
Weight
188lbs
Wingspan
6'10"

Attributes

Finishing
Close Shot
78
Driving Layup
72
Driving Dunk
89
Standing Dunk
81
Post Control
50
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot
75
Three-Point Shot
83
Free Throw
70
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy
87
Ball Handle
80
Speed with Ball
75
Defense
Interior Defense
70
Perimeter Defense
90
Steal
60
Block
80
Rebounding
Offensive Rebound
58
Defensive Rebound
60
Physicals
Speed
84
Agility
79
Strength
73
Vertical
78

What do you think are the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K25? Dominate the court in the comments section, and check out our NBA 2K25 guide for more information.