Build a Ben Simmons-Style 6'10 Small Forward in NBA 2K26

If you want a true point-forward prototype in NBA 2K26, the template introduced on January 22, 2026 delivers a ready-made blueprint. Pick Small Forward, set the archetype to NBA Template, and dial the physicals to 6'10", 230 lbs with a 7'4" wingspan. That chassis is the backbone: oversized playmaker size with the handling and speed to attack downhill and create for teammates.

The build’s DNA focuses on finishing and playmaking over shooting. Target high close shot, driving layup, and driving dunk ratings to turn contact finishes into consistent buckets while keeping standing dunk serviceable. Invest heavily in pass accuracy and ball handle so you can push tempo, break defenses in transition, and deliver chest-zip passes in the half-court. Speed with ball and straight-line acceleration are essential - they turn mismatches into easy lanes and force switches. Defensively, prioritize perimeter defense and lateral quickness to guard wings and disrupt ball handlers; strength and block attributes are secondary but useful when cutting off drives or protecting the rim.

Badges and animations should reinforce the role: prioritize finishing badges that boost contact layups and dunks, playmaking badges that improve pass accuracy and dribble escape, and defensive badges that increase clamps and steal reliability. Choose dunk and layup animations that favor power finishes over finesse if you want the contact-heavy style; quicker size-up packages and explosive first-step animations are key to exploding past defenders. In short, stack finishing and playmaking badges first, then shore up defense and stamina.

In MyCAREER, this build excels as a primary playmaker who is also a mismatch finisher. Use the build to run the break, attack closeouts with aggressive drives, and make kick-out passes to spot-up shooters. In Park and Pro-Am, the size combined with playmaking makes you a natural point-forward for a 3-out/2-in lineup or a secondary initiator next to a sharpshooter. Matchup considerations matter: avoid taking ill-advised pull-up threes against elite defenders and instead probe the defense for drives or dump-offs. Against switch-heavy defenses, exploit smaller guards by sealing and finishing through contact.

MyTEAM users can slot this archetype as an on-ball facilitator who adds defensive versatility. Allocate VC and training points to reach the most impactful thresholds first: finishing and ball-handle/playmaking upgrades, then perimeter defense and stamina. That order preserves the build’s identity while keeping it competitive across game modes.

This template turns Ben Simmons-style strengths into a playable 2K asset: size, speed, and court vision over jump shooting. Expect to see more teams and Park squads using point-forward lineups that prioritize transition offense and inside finishes. Master the drive-and-dime rhythm, tune your badges and animations to your playstyle, and you’ll be the mismatch engine that opens the floor for everyone else.