Strong NBA 2K25 Shooting Defender Build does more than just set you up to shoot more often. It’s a good way to break down defenses and make life easier for your forwards and point guards because it creates a versatile character who does more than just flashy dunks.
NBA 2K25 Shooting Defender Build
We’ve created a solid, balanced shooting guard build that focuses on more power than usual to support you get through tight defenses. Accuracy and ball speed are sometimes overlooked in shooting guard builds, but we recommend putting a lot of emphasis on both stats. You won’t get very far if the slowest opponent can outrun you, and even the best shooting guard has to pass sometimes.
Physical Examination of Shooting Defender
Don’t neglect your SG’s strength. Strength in 2K determines how easily your player can break through the opposing team’s defense, and assuming your SG has the ball and isn’t relying on the PG for positioning, he’ll need all the support he can get. Plus, it’s convenient to be able to do it yourself instead of relying on another teammate.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6’4 |
| Libra | 185 pounds |
| Wingspan | 6’8 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Agility | 75 |
| Resilience | 55-60 |
| Vertical | 70 |
Throwing defender finisher
People often prioritize the Driving Layup over the Driving Dunk, so we fixed that by doing both. Like the point guard, you probably won’t need post control for online play, and while our SG build is power-heavy, you’ll get a lot more out of the Driving Dunk than the Standing Dunk. Invest the remaining points into either the Close Shot or the Driving Laup.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Close shot | 70 |
| Layup ride | 85 |
| Dunk ride | 90 |
| Standing Dunk | 25 |
| Fasting control | 35 |
Shooting at the defender
This SG build gives your shooting guard exceptional skills in the paint and behind the 3-point line.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Midrange | 93 |
| 3-point | 90 |
| Free kick | 85 |
Defender point guard gameplay
Passing accuracy and speed with the ball are often treated as secondary issues, but they are necessary if you want to give your SG more opportunities to score.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Pass accuracy | 80 |
| Ball holder | 90 |
| Speed with the ball | 90 |
Shooting Guard Defense
We are selective about defensive stats, but if that doesn’t work for you, you can focus on your inside game and blocking.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal defense | 30 |
| Perimeter defense | 75 |
| Steal | 75 |
| Block | 35 |
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Collections are not the domain of SG, at least not in this case.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack rebound | 25 |
| Defense collection | 40 |
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