Shooting Guards (SGs) are responsible for scoring points and stealing the ball from the opposing attackers on defense. In NBA 2K23, a good SG will always be able to transition quickly between offense and defense. They can also switch to being a Small Forward during a game, commonly known as acting as a Swingman.
With such complexity in a Shooting Guard’s playstyle, it gets tough and confusing to select the required stats for the character and the best takeovers to go with those stats.
Suffice to say, Shooting Guards are essential on every team, especially if you are looking to land some three-pointers. The position requires players who are quick and efficient and are able to keep the scorecard ticking.
If your shooting skills are on point, you can use your offensive abilities in making the best dunk build in NBA 2K23.
The following guide will tell you some of the best Shooting Guard builds in NBA 2K23.
- 2-Way 3PT Shot Creator
- 3PT Shot Creator
- Sharpshooter
- Solo Shooting Guard
- 2-Way 3-Level Scorer
2-Way 3PT Shot Creator Build (Next-Gen/Current-Gen)
Body Settings
Height: 6’6’’
Weight: 208lbs
Wingspan: 6’10’’
Body Shape: Build
Finishing
Close Shot: 56
Driving Layup: 76
Driving Dunk: –
Standing Dunk: –
Post Control: –
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 77
Three-Point Shot: 92
Free Throw: 72
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 70
Ball Handle: 93
Speed With Ball: 83
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: 34
Perimeter Defense: 91
Steal: 87
Block: –
Offensive Rebound: –
Defensive Rebound: 47
Physicals
Speed: 85
Acceleration: 85
Strength: 74
Vertical: 57
Stamina: 92
Finishing Badges
Acrobat: Bronze
Giant Slayer: Gold
Pro Touch: Silver
Fearless Finisher: Bronze
Shooting Badges
Amped: Silver
Guard Up: Bronze
Middy Magician: Bronze
Volume Shooter: Gold
Green Machine: Gold
Agent 3: Gold
Blinder: Bronze
Limitless Range: Gold
Playmaking Badges
Ankle Breaker: Bronze
Hyperdrive: Hall of Fame
Quick First Step: Gold
Unpluckable: Silver
Handles for Days: Silver
Mismatch Expert: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Ankle Braces: Gold
Off-Ball Pest: Silver
Menace: Gold
Challenger: Silver
Clamps: Silver
Takeover
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Perimeter Badge Drop
3PT Shot Creator Build (Next-Gen/Current-Gen)
Body Settings
Height: 6’6’’
Weight: 208lbs
Wingspan: 6’10’’
Body Shape: Build
Finishing
Close Shot: 47
Driving Layup: 68
Driving Dunk: 70
Standing Dunk: –
Post Control: –
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 77
Three-Point Shot: 92
Free Throw: 90
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 80
Ball Handle: 88
Speed With Ball: 88
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: –
Perimeter Defense: 71
Steal: 88
Block: –
Offensive Rebound: –
Defensive Rebound: 63
Physicals
Speed: 81
Acceleration: 85
Strength: 26
Vertical: 61
Stamina: 85
Finishing Badges
Acrobat: Bronze
Fearless Finisher: Silver
Shooting Badges
Amped: Silver
Guard Up: Bronze
Agent 3: Gold
Blinder: Bronze
Limitless Range: Gold
Playmaking Badges
Ankle Breaker: Bronze
Hyperdrive: Hall of Fame
Quick First Step: Gold
Handles for Days: Silver
Mismatch Expert: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Ankle Braces: Gold
Off-Ball Pest: Silver
Menace: Gold
Challenger: Silver
Takeover
Primary Takeover: Pull-Up Precision
Secondary Takeover: Pull-Up Precision
Sharpshooter Build (Next-Gen/Current-Gen)
Body Settings
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 185lbs
Wingspan: 6’3’’
Body Shape: Defined
Finishing
Close Shot: 67
Driving Layup: 59
Driving Dunk: –
Standing Dunk: –
Post Control: –
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 95
Three-Point Shot: 99
Free Throw: 99
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 49
Ball Handle: 79
Speed With Ball: 77
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: –
Perimeter Defense: 82
Steal: 69
Block: –
Offensive Rebound: –
Defensive Rebound: 37
Physicals
Speed: 89
Acceleration: 80
Strength: 35
Vertical: 59
Stamina: 97
Finishing Badges
Giant Slayer: Gold
Fearless Finisher: Silver
Shooting Badges
Amped: Silver
Guard Up: Bronze
Agent 3: Gold
Limitless Range: Gold
Space Creator: Bronze
Playmaking Badges
Killer Combo: Bronze
Hyperdrive: Hall of Fame
Quick First Step: Gold
Handles for Days: Silver
Mismatch Expert: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Ankle Braces: Gold
Off-Ball Pest: Silver
Menace: Gold
Challenger: Silver
Takeover
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Shot-Up Precision
Solo Shooting Guard Build (Next-Gen/Current-Gen)
Body Settings
Height: 6’2’’-6’4’’
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 6’11’’
Body Shape: Compact
Finishing
Close Shot: 77
Driving Layup: 80
Driving Dunk: 84
Standing Dunk: –
Post Control: –
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 75
Three-Point Shot: 88
Free Throw: 71
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 73
Ball Handle: 94
Speed With Ball: 93
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: 42
Perimeter Defense: 70
Steal: 35
Block: –
Offensive Rebound: –
Defensive Rebound: –
Physicals
Speed: 93
Acceleration: 86
Strength: 82
Vertical: 75
Stamina: 92
Finishing Badges
Giant Slayer: Hall of Fame
Fearless Finisher: Silver
Bully: Silver
Limitless Posterizer: Bronze
Fearless Finisher: Silver
Slithery: Bronze
Shooting Badges
Amped: Gold
Guard Up: Gold
Green Machine: Silver
Volume Shooter: Silver
Limitless Range: Silver
Blinders: Silver
Deadeye: Silver
Playmaking Badges
Killer Combo: Gold
Unpluckable: Gold
Quick First Step: Hall of Fame
Handles for Day: Gold
Mismatch Expert: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Clamps: Bronze
Pick Dodger: Bronze
Menace: Silver
Challenger: Bronze
Takeover
Primary Takeover: Spot Up Shooter
Secondary Takeover: Shot Creator or Playmaker
2-Way 3-Level Scorer Build (Next-Gen/Current-Gen)
Body Settings
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 187 lbs
Wingspan: 6’11’’
Body Shape: Defined
Finishing
Close Shot: 76
Driving Layup: 84
Driving Dunk: 86
Standing Dunk: 55
Post Control: –
Shooting
Mid-Range Shot: 81
Three-Point Shot: 91
Free Throw: 71
Playmaking
Pass Accuracy: 76
Ball Handle: 85
Speed With Ball: 75
Defense/Rebounding
Interior Defense: 67
Perimeter Defense: 88
Steal: 78
Block: 81
Offensive Rebound: –
Defensive Rebound: 65
Physicals
Speed: 82
Acceleration: 75
Strength: 70
Vertical: 75
Stamina: 94
Finishing Badges
Pro Touch: Hall of Fame
Slithery: Silver
Fearless Finisher: Silver
Limitless Takeoff: Gold
Posterizer: Bronze
Shooting Badges
Amped: Gold
Guard Up: Gold
Green Machine: Gold
Volume Shooter:Gold
Limitless Range: Silver
Agent 3: Gold
Deadeye: Silver
Playmaking Badges
Clamp Breaker: Silver
Unpluckable: Gold
Quick First Step: Gold
Ankle Breaker: Bronze
Bail Out: Bronze
Hyperdrive: Gold
Dimer: Bronze
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Clamps: Silver
Interceptor: Silver
Menace: Silver
Challenger: Gold
Off-Ball Pest: Hall of Fame
Takeover
Primary Takeover: Spot Up Precision
Secondary Takeover: Easy Blowbys
Best Shooting Guard Build in NBA 2K23
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Best badges for Shooting Guard in NBA 2K23
Below we have listed the best badges that can be used in Shooting Guard builds in NBA 2K23.
Finishing Badges
Tier 1
Pro Touch
Slithery
Tier 2
Fearless Finisher
Limitless Takeoff
Tier 3
Posterizer
Shooting Badges
Tier 1
Amped
Volume Shooter
Tier 2
Agent 3
Guard Up
Green Machine
Tier 3
Deadeye
Limitless Range
Playmaking Badges
Tier 1
Ankle Breaker
Dimer
Hyperdrive
Tier 2
Bail Out
Quick First Step
Tier 3
Clamp Breaker
Unpluckable
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Tier 1
Ankle Braces
Menace
Off-Ball Pest
Tier 2
Challenger
Chase Down Artist
Work Horse: Bronze
Tier 3
Anchor
Brick Wall
Rebound Chaser
Best animations for Shooting Guard in NBA 2K23
Below we have listed the best Animations that can be used in the Shooting Guard builds in NBA 2K23.
Fisher-Banton Jump Shot
Base – Derek Fisher
Height –6’3″ to 6’5”
Upper Release 1 – Dalano Banton
Upper Release 2 – Dalano Banton
Release Speed – 50%
Animation Blending – 50% for Dalano Banton and 50% for Dalano Banton
Bonga-Gay-Randle Jump Shot
Base – Isaac Bonga
Height – 6’5″ to 6’10”
Upper Release 1 – Rudy Gay
Upper Release 2 – Julius Randle
Release Speed – 100%
Animation Blending – 23% for Rudy Gay and 77% for Julius Randle
How to create Shooting Guard in NBA 2K23
As the role of the SG is to steal the ball from the enemy team and score goals, you should look to invest most of your points in the movement and playmaking departments.
Make sure that your shooting stats are up to this task. They must not only be the best at shooting mid-range shots, but also the best at making free throws and 3-pointers.
The Shooting Guard that you will build in a nutshell, should have all round stats for defense which quickly turns into an attack.
