If you’re looking to bring chaos to the paint on both ends of the court in NBA 2K26, this Anthony Davis-inspired power forward build is your perfect blueprint. It’s all about enforcing your will around the rim, locking down the interior with monstrous defense, while bulldozing your way through defenders with elite finishing. Whether you’re mashing close shots, orchestrating plays from the elbow, or rising for emphatic blocks, this build does it all.
Let’s break it down: this is the kind of PF that walls up the paint, eats offensive boards, and punishes whoever dares switch onto you. You’ll finish with finesse or power, depending on the situation, and draw constant gravity from help defenders because you’re that much of a problem.
Anthony Davis Build Attributes & Template
This build lets you play like a two-way force: preventing points on one end and piling them up on the other. Here are the build specs:
- Position: Power Forward
- Height: 6’10”
- Weight: 253 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’4”
- Archetype: 2-Way Crafty Paint Creator
- Player Comparisons: Anthony Davis, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Bam Adebayo
Why this works: You max out paint dominance with 99 Interior Defense, 99 Standing Dunk, and 99 Post Control. Need a quick bucket? Finish at the rim like a pure slasher. Need a stop? Anchor the paint and swat shots into the stands. And when the help defense rotates? Hit that smooth mid-range to keep them honest.
Attribute Distribution
These attributes follow an in-game tested layout built for all-around dominance. You can shift 2-3 points around if needed to fit your league or personal playstyle, but this foundation is elite right out of the gate:
Finishing
- Close Shot: 87
- Driving Layup: 86
- Driving Dunk: 85
- Standing Dunk: 88
- Post Control: 89
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 78
- Three-Point Shot: 75
- Free Throw: 94
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 60
- Ball Handle: 75
- Speed With Ball: 65
Defense
- Interior Defense: 90
- Perimeter Defense: 63
- Steal: 50
- Block: 81
- Offensive Rebound: 49
- Defensive Rebound: 70
Physicals
- Speed: 74
- Agility: 67
- Strength: 82
- Vertical: 75
Essential Badges
This build is about two-way domination with a clear lean toward elite finishing and rim protection. You’ll want to prioritize these badging paths to bring out the beast in this template. HoF level badges are what turn this into a nightmare matchup.
Hall of Fame (Legendary Tier)
- Aerial Wizard – Perfect for lobs, putbacks, and crushing weak-side help.
- Post-Up Poet – Use fakes and slick footwork to break down smaller defenders in the paint.
- Float Game – Floaters in traffic when help collapses, works great off the pick-and-roll slip.
Gold Tier Priorities
- Anchor – Controls the paint with elite shot contest ability and blocks.
- Boxout Beast – Dominate the rebounding position and secure second-chance plays.
- Rebound Chaser – Helps clean the glass for quick transition kick-outs, even with modest passing.
- Rise Up – Unlocks quicker standing dunks, vital in crowded paint situations.
Gameplay Strategy
Want to play this build the right way? Here’s how to unlock its full potential:
- Low Post Dominance: Seal deep under the basket and score with Post-Up Poet or finish fast with Aerial Wizard.
- Defensive Anchor: Get in position early, body up slashers, and swat everything in sight. This build forces offensive adjustments.
- Short Roll Threat: Set a screen, pop to the elbow, and hit the 15-footer when help doesn’t come fast enough.
Pro Tips & Takeover Picks
- Dunk Packages: Go for quick one-hand standing dunks and simple hook animations. The less flashy, the faster the green.
- Recommended Takeovers: Primary: Rim Protector; Secondary: Post Scorer (flip them depending on your matchup).
- Want More Shooting? Slide 2-3 attribute points from Post Control to Three-Point if spacing is an issue. That gets you to the next shooting badge tier.