NBA 2K24: Best Ja MORANT Build

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, NBA 2K24 / 01 Jun 2023

Yo, ballers! If you’ve been watching Ja Morant ball out on the hardwood and you’re thinking, “Man, I gotta replicate that in NBA 2K24,” well, you’re in the right spot… Grab a Gatorade, ’cause we’re diving deep into creating the best Ja Morant build, using some raw stats and a dash of that Memphis Grizzlies swagger.

Choosing the Right Archetype and Position

First off, let’s get it straight: Ja Morant is a Point Guard through and through. His athleticism & ball-handling skills are second to none… So obviously, you’re gonna wanna go with a PG for this build… When it comes to the archetype, think ‘Scoring Machine’ or ‘Playmaking Shot Creator,’ aight?

Physicals – The Foundation

For this build, you’re gonna want to aim for around 6’3″ and roughly 175-190 lbs. That’s gonna give you that right mix of speed and agility while still being able to finish at the rim. Also, set your wingspan around average or maybe a smidge above to help with those dunks and layups.

Scoring – Your Bread and Butter

Mid-Range Shot: 78: Decent enough to pull up when they sag off you. Get those mid-range deadeye badges and you’re solid.

Three-Point Shot: 92: Yo, you’re basically a sniper from downtown. Pick & Pop, Catch & Shoot, it don’t matter. You’re hitting those treys.

Free Throw: 74: It ain’t perfect, but you’ll make ’em when it counts. Just get that timing down, you know?

Driving Layup: 75: When you drive to the basket, you’ve got enough finesse to finish with style. Get those Acrobat and Fancy Footwork badges on deck.

Driving Dunk: 93: Bruh, you’re basically Vince Carter in his prime. Catch bodies, slam it down; the crowd’s gonna go wild.

Close Shot: 50: Aight, you ain’t gonna be a menace in the paint, but that’s cool. You got other ways to get those points up.

Dishing Dimes – Playmaking Skills

Pass Accuracy: 75: Good enough to hit open teammates and make those smart plays.

Ball Handle: 95: Bro, you can pretty much dribble out of any situation. Combine this with some playmaking badges and you’ll be breaking ankles left and right.

Speed with Ball: 84: You’re not just fast, you’re quick with the ball. Transition offense is where you shine.

Defense – Locking Down the Perimeter

Perimeter Defense: 52: Aight, you’re not exactly a lockdown defender, but you can hold your own. Just gotta play those passing lanes and keep your man in front of you.

Rebounding – Well, Maybe Just Stick to Scoring

Defensive Rebound: 33: Let’s be real, you’re not gonna be gobbling up boards. Stick to what you’re good at—scoring and playmaking..

Athleticism – That Ja Morant Explosiveness

Speed: 82: Quick enough to get by your defender and make those fast breaks count.

Acceleration: 92: Zero to a hundred, real quick. That’s how you’ll feel sprinting down the court…

Vertical: 80: You’re gonna catch some bodies with that vertical, no cap.

Stamina: 99: You’re the Energizer Bunny out here. Run fast breaks, drive to the hoop, and still have energy to play D.

Badges You Gotta Equip

Since this is a Ja Morant build, you gotta focus on some key badges:

Finishing: Posterizer, Slithery Finisher and Acrobat.

Shooting: Hot Zone Hunter, Catch & Shoot and Deep Threes.

Playmaking: Ankle Breaker, Dimer and Quick First Step.

Defense: Clamps and Pick Pocket even if your defensive stats ain’t all that…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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