Best Jumpshot in 2K23 Next (Current) Gen - NBA 2K23 Best Jumpshot for Big Man, Guards & Swings

Considering the different positions and play styles, the most effective jumpshot would be different. What is the best jumpshot in 2K23 next gen for your build? In this article, we’ll go over the top 3 biggest green window NBA 2K23 next (current) gen jumpshots for three categories, including guards, big man and swings (forwards).   

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NBA 2K23 Best Jumpshot Next (Current) Gen for Different Positions

To make a custom jumpshot in NBA 2K23 next-gen and current-gen, you need to choose from a variety of base animations and release animations and set your speed bar, which determines the throwing speed of the ball. Each gamer may have a different build, so you need to select the most appropriate setups for your jump shot. Below is Hambo2K’s list of NBA 2K23 best jumpshots for big man, guard, and swings (small forward) at different heights respectively. 

NBA 2K23 Best Big Man Jumpshot (6’10 or higher)

Starting with the best jumpshot for big man or center builds in 2K23 next and current gen, you can go with the base Chris Bosh with release one Dirk Nowitzki and release two Alex Len. The base is versatile and will work for all different positions and game modes. The attribute grades are all good, and release speed is probably the most important category, this one is pretty simple to green, it's gonna work from everywhere on the floor, especially the corners, also really good with or without a meter.

- Base: Chris Bosh

- Release 1: Dirk Nowitzki

- Release 2: Alex Len

- Release Speed: 100%

- Animation Blending: 65% Dirk Nowitzki/35% Alex Len

- Attributes: Release Height A-, Defensive Immunity A-, Release Speed A, and Timing Impact A-.

NBA 2K23 Best Swing Jumpshot (6’5-6’9)

A swingman often refers to a player who can play both shooting guard and small forward. The best jumpshot for swings is going to be base on Kyle Kuzma with the release one Rudy Gay and the release two Lonzo Ball. Looking at the stats, C+ in release height, this does not matter, if you are a 6’9” build, your jumpshot might be a little bit slower than 6’5” and the stats might change a tiny bit. The timing impact does not matter as well, the most important thing is probably the ability to time the jumpshot correctly. This jumpshot is great for off-the-ball players. 

- Base: Kyle Kuzma

- Release 1: Rudy Gay

- Release 2: Lonzo Ball

- Release Speed: 100%

- Animation Blending: 60% Rudy Gay/40% Lonzo Ball

- Attributes: Release Height C+, Defensive Immunity B+, Release Speed A+, and Timing Impact C-. 

NBA 2K23 Best Guard Jumpshot (5’7-6’4)

The last one is going to be the custom jumpshot for guards in 2K23, it uses base at Jalen Brunson with the release one Reggie Jackson and release two Stephen Curry. This one is a really fast jumpshot that is ideal for point guards, you only need an 84 three-point shot rating to unlock it. When it comes to the jumpshot attributes, A+ in release speed, is extremely fast, A- in defensive immunity is also very helpful for a guard jumper, and A- in release height, this doesn’t matter that much. If you have not tried out Jalen Brunson jumpshot, you should have a try, especially for guards that love fading, it has a massive green window and is very easy to learn, it's absolutely crazy both off the dribble and off the catch, which is super good for all play styles.

- Base: Jalen Brunson

- Release 1: Reggie Jackson

- Release 2: Stephen Curry

- Release Speed: 100%

- Animation Blending: 62% Reggie Jackson/38% Stephen Curry

- Attributes: Release Height A-, Defensive Immunity A-, Release Speed A+, and Timing Impact B-. It includes a height ranging from 5’7 to 6’4.

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