NBA 2K26 Go-To Shot Animation Requirements: Full Guide by Height and Ratings

Looking to sharpen your MyPLAYER shot mechanics in NBA 2K26? Your go-to shot animation can make or break your game in MyCAREER and online matchups. But not every animation is available for every build: you’ll need the right combination of height and 3PT/Mid-Range rating to unlock signature packages based on real NBA stars. We’ve put together a detailed breakdown of every available NBA 2K26 Go-To shot animation requirement and what your build stats need to look like to equip them.

If you want that Kevin Durant fluidity or the lightning-fast release of Steph Curry, you’re going to need to grind your build’s stats, and know which height tiers give you access to each shot style. Let’s break it down.

How Go-To Shot animations work in NBA 2K26

Go-To shot animations in NBA 2K26 are directly tied to your player’s height and either their Mid-Range or Three-Point Shooting attributes. Each signature shot animation mimics the release and form of a real NBA player, but to equip them, your character must meet specific prerequisites.

These include:

• Height range: Under 6’5, Between 6’5 and 6’10, or 6’10 and higher
• Minimum shooting rating: Required Mid-Range or 3PT attribute

Whether you’re sniping from deep with Curry’s elite accuracy or feeling out fadeaways with Melo’s silky hand, matching your shot animation to your playstyle can elevate your offensive prowess in both Park and Pro-Am.

Every NBA 2K26 Go-To Shot Animation and Requirements

Player Package	Min Rating (Mid/3PT)	Height Requirement
Anthony Davis	78	6’10 or higher
Anthony Edwards	80	Under 6’5
Austin Reaves	82	Under 6’10
Bam Adebayo	81	6’5 or higher
Bennedict Mathurin	75	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Bojan Bogdanovic	77	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Bradley Beal	83	Under 6’5
Buddy Hield	72	Under 6’5
Carmelo Anthony	84	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Chris Paul	85	Under 6’5
CJ McCollum	79	Under 6’5
Damian Lillard	82	Under 6’5
Darius Garland	84	Under 6’5
De’Aaron Fox	78	Under 6’5
Deandre Ayton	75	6’10 or higher
DeMar DeRozan	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Devin Booker	86	Under 6’10
Dillon Brooks	85	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Dirk Nowitzki	78	6’5 or higher
Donovan Mitchell	88	Under 6’5
Eric Gordon	79	Under 6’5
Harrison Barnes	85	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Ja Morant	85	Under 6’5
Jaden Hardy	77	Under 6’5
Jalen Green	79	Under 6’10
Jalen Suggs	79	Under 6’10
Jamal Murray	83	Under 6’5
James Harden	83	Under 6’10
Jayson Tatum	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Jimmy Butler	77	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Joel Embiid	77	6’10 or higher
Johnny Juzang	85	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Jonathan Kuminga	71	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Julius Randle	83	6’5 or higher
Keon Ellis	71	Under 6’5
Kevin Durant	87	6’5 or higher
Kevin Huerter	75	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Khris Middleton	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Klay Thompson	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Kyle Kuzma	68	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Kyrie Irving	88	Under 6’5
LaMelo Ball	79	Under 6’10
LeBron James	81	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Luka Doncic	80	Under 6’10
Malik Monk	83	Under 6’5
Miles McBride	85	Under 6’5
Nikola Jokic	84	6’5 or higher
Paolo Banchero	79	6’5 or higher
Pascal Siakam	81	6’5 or higher
Paul George	83	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Reggie Jackson	81	Under 6’5
Rui Hachimura	82	Between 6’5 and 6’10
Scoot Henderson	78	Under 6’5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	86	Under 6’10
Stephen Curry	92	Under 6’5
Terry Rozier III	77	Under 6’5
Trae Young	82	Under 6’5
Tyrese Haliburton	82	Under 6’10
Tyrese Maxey	82	Under 6’5
Zach LaVine	83	Under 6’10
Zion Williamson	70	6’5 or higher

Which Go-To Shot animation is right for you?

It really comes down to your build’s shooting skill and positioning on the court. If you’re a quick point guard who cooks defenders off the dribble, Curry, Kyrie, or Mitchell’s fast release styles will shine. Power forwards and stretch bigs should gravitate toward Durant, Randle, or even Dirk for height-appropriate form with solid lift and arc.

Don’t forget: MyPLAYER builds are about more than just raw attributes. Find the flow that suits you. If you’re missing open looks or your release feels clunky? Try swapping animations. You might just find your next favorite jumper.

That’s a complete guide to every NBA 2K26 Go-To shot animation and their requirements. Whether you want to recreate Steph’s lights-out threes or the post-angle perfection of Melo, you’ll need to hit those required rating thresholds and build to your height advantage.