NBA 2K19 Archetype Guide - The Best Archetypes & Builds For Each Position (PG, SG, SF, PF, C)

To optimize the creation and get the best builds for your player in NBA 2K19 (to play Pro-AM but also MyCareer), here are the best combinations of NBA 2K19 archetypes by position.

The archetype system of NBA 2K19 can sometimes be difficult to understand since the game has become very complete, forcing players to test many combinations to find the two most effective archetypes and thus get the most possible badges.

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NBA 2K19 Archetypes For Each Position & Attributes For Each Archetype

Above all, let’s get know the all of the available archetypes in the game, as well as their top attribute categories and which positions can use the selected archetypes.

Passing & Ball Handling

Possible 1st Skill Positions: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Ball Handling, Passing

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Speed, Acceleration, Stamina

Shot Creating

Possible 1st Skill Positions: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Mid Range Shooting, Stamina

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Ball Handling, Acceleration

3 PT Shooting

Possible 1st Skill Positions: All positions

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: 3 PT Shooting

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Mid Range Shooting, Stamina

Driving & Finishing

Possible 1st Skill Positions: All positions

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Layups, Dunks, Vertical

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Speed, Acceleration, Stamina

Defending

Possible 1st Skill Positions: All positions

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Steals, Blocks, Lateral Quickness

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Vertical, Speed, Acceleration, Stamina

Post-Scoring

Possible 1st Skill Positions: Small Forward, Power Forward, Center

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Post Offense, Strength

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Layups, Stamina

Rebounding

Possible 1st Skill Positions: Power Forward, Center

Possible 2nd Skill Positions: All positions    

Primary Attributes for Archetype: Rebounding, Vertical

Secondary Attributes for Archetype: Strength, Stamina

NBA 2K19 Best Archetypes For Each Position

We've pre-selected 4 combinations per position to get the most badges and attributes possible. Note that we do not take into account the size of your player in this assessment there.

Best Archetypes For Point Guards (PG)

Penetration and Finishing - Marker at Station (28 Badges including 4 HOF)

Shooting - Marker at Station (27 Badges including 3 HOF)

Penetration and Finishing - Shooting (27 Badges including 5 HOF)

Shots - Defender (29 Badges including 0 HOF)

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Best Archetypes For Shooting Guards (SG)

Penetration and Finishing - Shooting (25 Badges including 5 HOF)

Shooting - Marker at Station (25 Badges including 5 HOF)

Penetration and Finishing - Marker at Station (27 Badges including 4 HOF)

Shots - Defender (25 Badges including 0 HOF)

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Best Archetypes For Small Forwards (SF)

Penetration and Finishing - Marker at Station (28 Badges including 3 HOF)

Shots - Penetration and Finishing (26 Badges including 2 HOF)

Shooting - Marker at Station (27 Badges including 5 HOF)

Marker at the Post - Defender (28 Badges including 0 HOF)

Best Archetypes For Power Forwards (PF)

Marker at post - Defender (28 Badges including 2 HOF)

Penetration and Finishing - Marker at Station (28 Badges including 3 HOF)

Marker at Station - Penetration and Finishing (29 Badges including 2 HOF)

Marker at the post - Shots creation (27 Badges including 4 HOF)

Best Archetypes For Centers (C)

Marker at Station - Penetration and Finishing (27 Badges including 4 HOF)

Penetration and Finishing - Marker at Station (24 Badges including 3 HOF)

Marker at Station - Marker at Station (25 Badges including 5 HOF)

Defender - Penetration and Finishing (19 Badges including 4 HOF)

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Obviously, it is possible to use other combinations to get an optimized player although it also depends a lot on your style of play and especially your desires. If you play Pro-AM, the strategy of your team and the strengths and weaknesses of your teammates will have a strong influence on your choices.