It appears that once more, the Power Forward reigns supreme as the dominant position in NBA 2K20, but not for the same reasons as last year.

This time it is the sheer versatility of what you can turn a PF build into during MyCareer, and later when you take that player to the Parks and online play.

There is a definite increase in how useful defensive stats and badges are in the newest iteration of the game, so being able to mix and match between last year’s massively popular stretch four to a tall, yet still, the mobile defender is a big plus. Here are a good loadout and some tips you can aim for if you decide to go with playing a big.

Best Stretch Four Build

Starting with your Skill Breakdown, select the option where shooting has the largest chunk of the chart while the other stats are all even. Then you will select the Physical Profile chart where agility is prioritized, but vertical is still set over strength. This will give you a solid set of base stats that lend themselves to being able to shoot and get open.

Next, move over to your potential sliders and make sure you get the following categories set up with a high number.

  • Three-Point Shooting
  • Mid-Range Shooting
  • Free Throw
  • Post Fade
  • Pass Accuracy
  • Ball Handling
  • Post Moves
  • Interior Defense
  • Perimeter Defense

You can mix and match the last few upgrades, but this will give you a solid foundation as your career progresses. Now when you configure your player’s body, here are some presets you can play around with. Just mess with the sliders until you find the mix that works for you.

  • Height: 6’9″ – 6’11”
  • Weight: Lower 200 lbs
  • Wingspan: Around 82.0″

And lastly, the badges are going to be pretty focused on the Shooting category. You can prioritize some over others, but here are the badges you might want to invest in when you get to that point. You can decide on how you want to class each one, but it is pretty obvious that the shooting badges need to be at least Silver or higher.

As you can see, the shooting it the priority for this build, but there is still a slight focus on defensive stats rather than finishing. That is because even though Slasher has been a popular class in the past, this year, it seems to have fallen off. So if you prefer a defensive build that stays closer to the paint, here are some other options.

Intimidator

Best Lockdown Four Build

Here, the first change you will make is to your Skill and Physical options at the start. Instead of shooting, pick the graph that has the highest Defense and Rebounding percentage, followed by a balanced Physical graph. You will be making up for that balanced Physical loadout later, so don’t worry about strength being an issue.

Next, it is time to select your potential, and it is time to tank your shooting – for the most part. Just ignore your three-point shooting and focus on the top and bottom of the sliders.

  • Close Shot
  • Standing Dunk
  • Post Hook
  • Free Throw
  • Post Fade
  • Post Moves
  • Interior Defense
  • Perimeter Defense
  • Block
  • Offensive Rebound
  • Defensive Rebound

Again, mix and match, however you want, but this is just a solid base. Now you are back to your player’s body, and it is time to get heavy so you can bump bodies down low.

  • Height: 6’9″ – 6’11” (you probably want to be on the taller end here)
  • Weight: 250 – 260 lbs
  • Wingspan: At least 90.0.”

Much like with the focus and potential, the badges are going to be almost completely different. The focus moves from shooting to the defensive and rebounding sections, with a few finishing badges to top it off.

This build uses a lot more badges, purely because it is meant to do more on the court. If you want to be all over the place, this is the build for you. Grabbing boards, setting picks, locking down defenders, and scoring in the paint – your player will be a menace on both ends of the court and a valuable asset to any team.

In a game that has so many players focusing on shooting threes or being flashy with their dribble moves, if you want to make the biggest difference in games with random players, the Lockdown build is probably your best bet.

These are just two of many builds you can make, and though Power Forward is the most optimal position for this game, that doesn’t mean it isn’t just as viable to play a different style. As long as you aren’t a Slasher, you should be good with whatever you choose.