If you’re an avid basketball fan, then it’s likely that you have heard about NBA 2K24. The newest season is in full swing, and players are practicing hard to climb the leaderboard rankings! Grinding is easy but can take a toll on your time schedule, especially if you’re working. Do not fret, as we have some of the best tips and tricks for your shooting needs. We have covered the best jump shot techniques for all builds, heights, and 3-pointers. Additionally, you will also find some amazing blending settings to help you take shots more accurately. Let’s start!

Jump Shot Builds (6’4 and Shorter)

For players who are positioned as shooting guard/small forward, here is our top recommended builds:

John Stockton Base

Base: John Stockton

Upper Release: Oscar Robertson

Upper Release 2: Oscar Robertson

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 50%/50%

Steph Curry Base

Base: Stephen Curry

Upper Release: Oscar Robertson

Upper Release 2: Colin Sexton

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 86%/14%

Patrick Mills Base

Base: Patrick Mills

Upper Release: Oscar Robertson

Upper Release 2: Colin Sexton

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 90%/10%

Jump Shot Builds (6’5 – 6’9)

For players who are positioned as shooting guard/small forward, here is our top recommended builds:

Tracy McGrady Base

Base: Tracy McGrady

Upper Release: Sadiq Bae

Upper Release 2: Oscar Robertson

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 70%/30%

Zach Levine Base

Base: Zach Levine

Upper Release: Troy Brown Jr.

Upper Release 2: Oscar Robertson

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 26%/74%

Jump Shot Builds (6’10 – 7’3)

For players who are positioned as shooting guard/small forward, here is our top recommended builds:

Dwight Powell Base

Base: Dwight Powell

Upper Release: Nikola Jovic

Upper Release 2: Marquise Chris

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 55%/45%

Jonathan Isaac Base

Base: Jonathan Isaac

Upper Release: Lamarcus Aldrige

Upper Release 2: Marquise Chris

Release Speed: Fastest Possible

Blending: 57%/43%

Do Jump Shot Metrics Matter?

Jump shot analytics are very important. A slower release speed can allow the defender to recover more quickly than a faster jumper. This may affect the coverage and make the shot less likely for you. If you’re not shooting wide-open shots, the release height matters. The ability to ascend above the defenders is a must for players. 

Release height matters because it’s easier to make a shot when the opponent is below eye level. It’s not the most significant metric, though, unless you’re in a possible block scenario. Whether or whether you get the proper location depends on how you line up to shoot, which is determined by the base. The base can make it simpler to stay behind the line for a three rather than an incredibly long two if you’re right next to the three-point line.