NBA 2K24 Best Defensive Anchor Build For PF

Power forwards, often referred to as PF, are the dominant players in basketball when it comes to post control and scoring two-pointers. They excel at playing with their backs to the basket, demonstrating mastery over contact dunks and layups. However, this doesn’t diminish their defensive prowess. Power forwards are capable of defending under the basket and can thwart both finishers and long-range shots with their impressive range. When combined with the defensive anchor archetype in NBA 2K24, power forwards become a formidable force on the court.

In our build, we will select a 6’10” power forward and progressively work toward achieving the ultimate goal in NBA 2K24: becoming a defensive anchor. With a focus on offense and defense, this build is geared towards excelling in scoring two-pointers and stopping opponents.

Body settings and attributes for NBA 2K24 Defensive Anchor build

The following stats are recommended to create a Power Forward build with the Defensive Anchor archetype in NBA 2K24. As always, we recommend sticking with the stats and not altering them too much as you will end up deviating from the results. 

For a Power forward, nothing is more important than offense and stamina/speed. With our defensive archetype mix in the build, this allows our PF to both block the attackers and collect rebounds with perfection.

How to set up a Defensive Anchor

Power forwards, ranking just behind forwards, assume a crucial role in dominating the paint and post region of the game. Their proficiency lies in seamlessly converting layups and dunks into valuable 2-pointers. When adopting the defensive anchor archetype in NBA 2K24, power forwards gain an extra layer of capability, becoming adept at thwarting the opponent’s offensive moves and securing rebounds of both varieties.

On the offensive front, our build boasts an impressive 83-point rating in Standing Dunk and a solid 77 points in post control. This proficiency enables us to efficiently transform passes and rebounds into standing dunks or execute contact layups for scoring 2-pointers near the post.

It’s important to note that this build prioritizes scoring and defending over playmaking abilities, intentionally omitting this aspect. For defensive prowess, we invest heavily with 85 points in Interior Defense, a whopping 99 points in Block, and another 99 points in Defensive Rebound. This intense focus on defense not only unlocks essential defensive and rebounding badges but also empowers us to dominate opponents’ finishers and consistently secure rebounds with a 100% success rate.

Regarding the physical attributes of our power forward build employing the Defensive Anchor archetype in NBA 2K24, we boast 90 points in Strength and a respectable 83 points in Stamina. This combination ensures our build can withstand opponents’ attacks without succumbing to fatigue easily.

Best Badges for NBA 2K24 Defensive Anchor build

In this section, we’ll discuss the badges you’ll earn by strategically allocating skill points to specific attributes. These badges define the archetype for your build, and in our scenario, it’s the Defensive Anchor for our power forward in NBA 2K24.