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Crafting the Ultimate Kevin Durant Build in NBA 2K23 – A Comprehensive Guide

Hey ballers! If you‘re looking to create an unstoppable scoring machine in NBA 2K23, then modeling your MyPlayer build after one of the most lethal scorers in NBA history, Kevin Durant, is the way to go. As a hardcore NBA 2K gamer and Michael Jordan stan, I‘ve experimented with all sorts of build combinations, and I can tell you that this KD build is as close as it gets to an unguardable force on the virtual court.

In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll break down exactly how to craft the ultimate Kevin Durant build in NBA 2K23, from nailing the vitals and body settings to maximizing the badges, attributes and takeovers. Follow along carefully, and you‘ll end up with a versatile scoring cheat code that can light up the scoreboard in all game modes. Let‘s get started!

Vitals – The Basics That Make Kevin Durant Who He Is

To begin, here are the basic vitals to accurately capture the essence of Kevin Durant:

  • First Name: Kevin
  • Last Name: Durant
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Handedness: Right
  • Jersey Number: 7

Make sure to get these foundational details right, as they establish the framework for the basketball legend you‘ll be modeling your MyPlayer after.

Duplicating KD‘s Build and Dimensions

One of the keys to playing like Durant is getting his player build and dimensions down accurately:

  • Height: 6’10”
  • Weight: 240 lbs
  • Wingspan: 7’5”
  • Body Shape: Defined

At 6‘10" with a 7‘5" wingspan, this combination gives you the insane length and shooting range that allows KD to get his shot off over any defender. And contrary to what some people think, Durant actually weighs around 240 lbs with decent muscle definition rather than being scrawny.

I recommend the defined body shape and higher weight to give yourself enough strength to handle contact when driving inside or posting up. But don‘t max out the weight, as speed and fluidity are also vital.

This frame gives you the tools to mimic KD‘s versatility, while not being too bulky or skinny.

Badge Loadout – Equipping Kevin Durant‘s Core Scoring and Defensive Skills

Perhaps most important for any elite 2K build are the badges. Here is the ideal badge loadout to truly capture Durant‘s game:

Finishing

  • Contact Finisher (Gold) – Improves ability to contact dunk and finish through contact.

  • Slithery Finisher (Gold) – Avoid contact around the rim more effectively.

  • Showtime (Silver) – Flashier dunks that boost teammate takeover meters.

Shooting

  • Blinders (Hall of Fame) – Reduces impact of perimeter defenders.

  • Dead Eye (Hall of Fame) – Improves ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble.

  • Limitless Range (Gold) – Extends range from beyond the three-point line.

  • Difficult Shots (Gold) – Boosts ability to hit contested shots off dribble.

  • Stop & Pop (Silver) – Boosts jump shot ratings coming off the dribble.

Playmaking

  • Quick First Step (Gold) – Explode past defenders on first step off the dribble.

  • Handle for Days (Silver) – Reduces amount that dribble moves drain your energy.

  • Bail Out (Silver) – Improves ability to pass out of shot attempts.

Defense/Rebounding

  • Clamps (Gold) – Provides a boost against ball handlers when playing perimeter defense.

  • Chase Down Artist (Silver) – Provides more blocks from behind on transition finishes.

  • Rebound Chaser (Silver) – Improves rebounding positioning and pursuit.

As you can see, I focused on maxing out crucial shooting badges like Blinders, Dead Eye and Limitless Range to mimic KD‘s career three-point shooting percentage of 38%. The key finishing badges like Contact Finisher and Slithery Finisher allow you to attack the rim with ferocity as well.

And the elite defensive badges boost your ability to lock down opponents, similar to 4-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant‘s sneaky good defense.

With the vital skill sets covered through these badges, you‘ll have the tools to dominate as a three-level scorer who can also impact winning.

Takeover – Activating Kevin Durant‘s Unstoppable Scoring Instincts

To take your scoring to the next level, I chose these perfect takeovers for the Durant build:

  • Primary Takeover: Limitless Range

  • Secondary Takeover: Spot Up Precision

The sniper-like Limitless Range takeover is a no brainer for mimicking KD‘s unlimited shooting range. And Spot Up Precision makes you lethal from the perimeter when catching and shooting.

Once these takeovers activate, just find open space on the floor and launch away. You‘ll have the confidence to hit from anywhere, breaking ankles and dropping 3‘s on helpless defenders. It‘s over for your opponent once you enter takeover mode!

Attributes – Spreading Out Ratings Like Durant‘s Unique Skillset

Distributing your attribute ratings carefully is crucial to maximize the potential of your build. Here‘s how I set the attributes to mirror Kevin Durant‘s diverse scoring arsenal:

Finishing

  • Close Shot: 85
  • Driving Layup: 92
  • Driving Dunk: 85
  • Standing Dunk: 75
  • Post Control: 70

With his height and length, KD can score from all levels inside the arc. The high layup and decent dunk ratings let you convert when attacking the basket.

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 89
  • Three-Point Shot: 90
  • Free Throw: 85

The elite shooting ratings are essential here, allowing you to consistently hit jumpers like one of the greatest shooters ever. Keep these maxed out.

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 80
  • Ball Handle: 85
  • Speed with Ball: 80

You won‘t be an elite playmaker, but these solid ratings allow you to create offense off the dribble when needed.

Defense/Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 70
  • Perimeter Defense: 85
  • Steal: 85
  • Block: 75
  • Offensive Rebound: 70
  • Defensive Rebound: 75

The high perimeter D and steal ratings make you a disruptive force on defense, while the decent rebounding lets you secure boards on both ends of the floor.

Physical Profile

  • Speed: 80
  • Acceleration: 80
  • Strength: 60
  • Vertical: 85
  • Stamina: 90

This athletic profile provides the speed, explosion and endurance that allows Durant to tirelessly run the floor and dominate for 48 minutes.

You can’t slack on the physical attributes, as KD‘s elite physical tools are a huge part of his success.

To fully imitate KD‘s shooting form and explosiveness, I recommend these signature animations:

Jump Shot

  • Jump Shot 38
  • Quick Timing

Free Throw

  • Free Throw 1

Dunk Packages

  • Long Athlete (Equip contact dunks at 95 driving dunk)

Jump Shot 38 mirrors the smooth, quick release point that Durant uses to get his jumper off before defenders can react. Free Throw 1 also aligns with his actual free throw shooting form.

And the Long Athlete dunk package gives you the most explosive in-game dunk animations to match KD‘s rim-rocking slams.

Ideal Position – Small Forward to Leverage Unique Versatility

When using this build in the MyCareer mode, the ideal position is Small Forward. Playing as a dynamic SF allows you to maximize the rare inside-outside versatility that mirrors Kevin Durant‘s unicorn skillset.

Run your offense through the SF position, breaking down defenders, shooting over smaller guards, and slashing to the rim. You‘ll fill up box scores and be able to carry the scoring load similarly to KD leading the league in points per game 4 different seasons.

Best Game Modes for Dominating with This Build

Here are some of the best game modes to terrorize your opponents with this lethal Durant build:

  • MyCareer – Put up insane stat lines in NBA games as an uber athletic scoring legend.

  • MyPark / Pro-Am – Dominate streetball 3v3 matches with your versatile scoring skills.

  • Rec – In a 5v5 setting, this build positioned at SF with a 5-out offense will be nearly impossible to contain. Pull up from anywhere.

Thanks to the balanced scoring prowess, there‘s really no multiplayer setup where this KD build won‘t thrive and embarrass opponents if user properly.

Physical Profile – The Ideal Pie Chart for Dominance

For the physical profile, I highly recommend the speed/vertical pie chart.

This provides an athletic base with elite speed, acceleration, vertical and stamina ratings perfect for playing like one of the NBA‘s most gifted scorers.

The balanced physical traits allow you to blow by defenders, rise up for dunks, grabs boards, and run the floor with endurance just like the real KD.

Upgrading Priorities – Badges and Attributes to Focus On

As you progress your build, make sure to strategically upgrade these badges and attributes first:

Badges

  • Limitless Range (Shooting)
  • Blinders (Shooting)
  • Quick First Step (Playmaking)
  • Clamps (Defense)

Attributes

  • Three-Point Shot
  • Mid-Range Shot
  • Speed With Ball
  • Speed
  • Acceleration
  • Vertical

Improving these shooting badges and key shooting attributes out of the gate will ensure you can score from all three levels as soon as possible.

And the physicals like speed, acceleration and vertical give you the athleticism to blow by and rise up over defenders with ease. Follow this upgrade path and you’ll quickly become a walking bucket.

Playstyle Guide – How to Dominate With This Build

Here are some key tips on the ideal playstyle to adopt that will allow you to dominate games with this lethal Kevin Durant build:

  • Look to shoot whenever you‘re open. Don‘t hesitate to pull up from limitless range if you have space.

  • Attack slower defenders off the dribble with hesitation moves and blow-bys. Your speed will be tough to contain.

  • Post up smaller guards in the mid-range. Shoot turnaround jumpers over them.

  • Push the ball in transition and run the wings. You can score easy transition buckets before defenses set up.

  • Crash the boards on both ends for putback dunks and rebounds.

  • Disrupt passing lanes with your length. Jump into lanes for steals leading to fast break slams.

By aggressively looking to score, rebounding and playing passing lanes, you can stuff stat sheets and fill it up from all over the court just like the actual KD.

Professional Gameplay Example

To see this iconic build and playstyle in action, check out this video of popular YouTuber and skilled 2K player Agent 00 using his Kevin Durant build to dominate an online match:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8BiOKgbnv0

Notice how he‘s able to create space and launch from anywhere on the perimeter by exploiting his elite shooting attributes and limitless range. And he‘s able to drive and finish inside with explosiveness when defenders play him too tightly on the perimeter.

This fast-paced scoring onslaught is exactly what you can unleash on opponents with this unguardable KD build if you master its strengths.

Final Thoughts – An Unstoppable Scoring Machine

Replicating Kevin Durant in NBA 2K23 results in one of the most lethal offensive weapons you can create. With the elite shooting, finishing, playmaking and athleticism this build provides, you‘ll be able to slice up opposing defenses and light up the scoreboard with ease.

Factor in the nifty ball handling, disruptive defense and rebounding, and you have a complete scoring machine similar to the actual 4-time NBA scoring champ himself.

So if you want to demoralize opponents and splash shots from anywhere on the court, look no further than this unguardable Kevin Durant build. Let me know if you have any other questions, and get ready to dominate NBA 2K23 like an MVP!

AlexisKestler

Written by Alexis Kestler

A female web designer and programmer - Now is a 36-year IT professional with over 15 years of experience living in NorCal. I enjoy keeping my feet wet in the world of technology through reading, working, and researching topics that pique my interest.