Best Small Forward Builds in NBA 2K24 (Season 5)

Before you start grinding hours upon hours to level yourself up in MyCAREER, you want to be sure you're bringing some of the best builds in NBA 2K24 to the table. For players looking to emulate greats from LeBron James to Larry Bird, you want to use one of the best small forward builds in NBA 2K24.

Not every build will be the right fit, so we're breaking down the top five best small forward builds in NBA 2K24. Whether you're looking for dominant shooting or lockdown defense, these NBA 2K24 small forward builds have the answer.

Best Small Forward Builds in NBA 2K24

With so many different options in NBA 2K24 as you tackle creating your MyPLAYER Build, it can be daunting to know whether you're committing to the right balance. You never wanna get a hundred hours (or a hundred bucks in VC) into a build only to notice a major problem that forces you to start over.

With that in mind, we're taking a look at five of the best small forward builds in NBA 2K24. All of these choices come from top YouTube creators who have tested them in the heat of competition, and two of these are from a content creator featured in the Season 2 Community Template builds.

If you don't want to bother with every last attribute, check out our NBA 2K24 Best Builds Guide for details on some of the top template builds you can go with. After you've made your pick, use our guide to the best badges in NBA 2K24 to perfect your build.

Point Forward - 6' 6'' SF Build 

First up, we have a coveted Point Forward build from Uncle Demi, one of the few NBA 2K24 creators with featured Community Template Builds in Season 2. You'll have strengths all across these ratings, and there are definitely good bones with this one signaling shades of LeBron James, Scottie Barnes, and Tracy McGrady.

Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:

• Height: 6' 6''
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Wingspan: 7' 3''
• Close Shot: 60
• Driving Layup: 80
• Driving Dunk: 75
• Standing Dunk: 85
• Post Control: N/A
• Mid-Range Shot: 72
• Three-Point Shot: 77
• Free Throw: 79
• Pass Accuracy: 89
• Ball Handle: 93
• Speed With Ball: 77
• Interior Defense: 60
• Perimeter Defense: 76
• Steal: 60
• Block: 80
• Offensive Rebound: 65
• Defensive Rebound: 70
• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 75
• Strength: 60
• Vertical: 75
• Stamina: 96

If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made, be sure to check out Uncle Demi's video breaking down this small forward build.

Inside-Out Threat - 6' 7'' SF Build

Next, we have a powerful setup coming from creator Clxtch TV channeling the always desired Demigod LeBron James vibe. You'll have a decent Three-Point Shot rating, but the strengths of this build are all over the place (including Strength) to give you some top badge options.

Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:

• Height: 6' 7''
• Weight: 250 lbs
• Wingspan: 7' 4''
• Close Shot: 50
• Driving Layup: 70
• Driving Dunk: 87
• Standing Dunk: 73
• Post Control: 30
• Mid-Range Shot: 64
• Three-Point Shot: 79
• Free Throw: 54
• Pass Accuracy: 77
• Ball Handle: 84
• Speed With Ball: 75
• Interior Defense: 82
• Perimeter Defense: 87
• Steal: 47
• Block: 87
• Offensive Rebound: 75
• Defensive Rebound: 83
• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 73
• Strength: 90
• Vertical: 80
• Stamina: 98

If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made, be sure to check out ClxtchTV's video breaking down this small forward build.

Diming 3 & D Threat - 6' 8'' SF Build

Now we have the first of two different small forward builds from Brotha Jones, who like Uncle Demi was a featured content creator in the Season 2 Community Template Builds. This first offering goes with a lighter player and long wingspan that'll bolster your defense and ability to steal the ball.

Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:

• Height: 6' 8''
• Weight: 195 lbs
• Wingspan: 7' 6''
• Close Shot: 48
• Driving Layup: 65
• Driving Dunk: 80
• Standing Dunk: 29
• Post Control: N/A
• Mid-Range Shot: 64
• Three-Point Shot: 78
• Free Throw: 55
• Pass Accuracy: 87
• Ball Handle: 85
• Speed With Ball: 75
• Interior Defense: 61
• Perimeter Defense: 93
• Steal: 91
• Block: 78
• Offensive Rebound: N/A
• Defensive Rebound: 60
• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 77
• Strength: 74
• Vertical: 74
• Stamina: 99

If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made, be sure to check out Brotha Jones' video breaking down this small forward build.

3-Level Threat - 6' 8'' SF Build

Next up, another Demigod inspired small forward build comes from creator StaxMontana. If you're looking to still weild some powerful shooting on multiple levels with your small forward and want the attributes to bolster that, this one might be the ticket.

Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:

• Height: 6' 8''
• Weight: 228 lbs
• Wingspan: 6' 10''
• Close Shot: 63
• Driving Layup: 83
• Driving Dunk: 84
• Standing Dunk: 29
• Post Control: N/A
• Mid-Range Shot: 90
• Three-Point Shot: 85
• Free Throw: 90
• Pass Accuracy: 70
• Ball Handle: 85
• Speed With Ball: 76
• Interior Defense: 51
• Perimeter Defense: 85
• Steal: 81
• Block: 70
• Offensive Rebound: N/A
• Defensive Rebound: 40
• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 73
• Strength: 74
• Vertical: 70
• Stamina: 94

If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made, be sure to check out StaxMontana's video breaking down this small forward build.

Inside-The-Arc Maestro - 6' 8'' SF Build

Lastly, we have one final small forward build from Community Templates featured creator Brotha Jones. Between your monstrous Driving Dunk and Post Control, this build should give you plenty of options to make moments happen close to the net.

Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:

• Height: 6' 8''
• Weight: 224 lbs
• Wingspan: 7' 0''
• Close Shot: 64
• Driving Layup: 84
• Driving Dunk: 90
• Standing Dunk: 40
• Post Control: 92
• Mid-Range Shot: 84
• Three-Point Shot: 76
• Free Throw: 72
• Pass Accuracy: 87
• Ball Handle: 81
• Speed With Ball: 75
• Interior Defense: 62
• Perimeter Defense: 75
• Steal: 35
• Block: 79
• Offensive Rebound: N/A
• Defensive Rebound: 38
• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 66
• Strength: 92
• Vertical: 75
• Stamina: 98

If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made, be sure to check out Brotha Jones' video breaking down this small forward build.