The power forward position in basketball has evolved so much that it needs to be able to shoot and defend the perimeter and interior. If you want to find the best power forwards possible, here are seven players who are the best at doing these jobs right now in NBA 2K22.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a professional Power Forward for the Milwaukee Bucks and has a case as the world’s greatest basketball player.
He’s coming off of arguably the most dominant NBA Finals performance of all time and is the only player in the league who is the core and driving force of his team’s offense and defense. He’s earned an A+ rating as a perimeter and interior defender. He lacks no physical attributes, dominating his height, weight, and vertical prowess.
He has a rating of 96 with the build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker. He has 56 Badges, of which 2 are at a Hall of Fame level. He was a premium option in NBA 2K22 MyTeam, but you can get the NBA 2K22 MT cheap from U4gm.com to use him in MyTeam.
Kevin Durant
Only one player gets an A+ rating when he shoots from anywhere on the court, and that player is Kevin Durant. With his long arms, ridiculously fast release, and poise under pressure, Durant is a threat to score regardless of how tight the defender plays him.
His career averages are 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Kevin is an Offensive threat archetype with a 96 overall ratings and 43 total badges to his name.
He is the current 2nd highest rated player in NBA2k22. And as such, it is a powerful addition to any team.
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis is the Power Forward for Los Angeles Lakers. He’s made a name for himself as an NBA superstar.
Among his many talents, Davis has led the league in blocks three times, sending shots into the stands from anybody who thinks they can match up against him in the paint.
He has an overall rating of 93 with the build of a 2-Way Mid-Range Finisher. He has a total of 42 Badges.
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum is a Power Forward player for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He became just the sixth person in Celtics history to score 50+ points in a playoff game; he also became the only player in NBA history to score 50+ points more than once in the regular season, 50+ points in a play-in game, and 50+ points in the playoffs.
Last season, his 122 points in three consecutive games was a record for Boston. In each of his past two years, he’s made the All-Star team. He’s emerged into a superstar, and his 90 overall is just the beginning, as it’s clear he’ll be the best player in the league as he enters the prime seasons of his career. He has a total of 46 Badges.
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is a Power Forward for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He is known for his speed and leaping ability.
He led the league in field goal percentage last season for any player averaging over 20 points per game with 61.1% efficiency from the field. Williamson also averaged a whopping 27 points per game, ranking eighth in the league, with 7.2 boards a night. Williamson has 83-rated outside scoring, 87-rated inside scoring, 89-rated athleticism, 72-rated playmaking, 73-rated rebounding, and 58-rated defense. In his second year in the league, he has a Hall of Fame badge on NBA 2K – ‘Highlight Film’ in Finishing.
He has an overall 2K rating of 89 with the Build of a Slashing Four. He has 30 Badges, of which 1 is at a Hall of Fame level.
Julius Randle
Julius Randle of the New York Knicks was one of his team’s best players last season, which has earned him an overall rating of 87. He made his first All-Star Game last year to accompany his nearly-unanimous selection as the most-improved player.
New York Knicks ‘big-string forward has averaged 23.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Shooting 48.0% from the field and 80.8% from the line. The success rate of his 4.6 three-point attempts per game is 41.2%. In the many ways that players are graded, Randle’s lowest score is a B. Whether scoring, defending, or fundamentals, Randle plays with top-tier talent.
He has a total of 41 Badges, and his Athleticism, Outside, and Inside Scoring stats are good, making him a good Power Forward in the game.
Domantas Sabonis
With an overall rating of 86, Domantas Sabonis is playing in a mediocre Indiana Pacers team. In the last two years, he’s made the All-Star team and carried an Indiana team that badly needed to catch a break.
The two-time NBA all-star is coming off seasons where he averaged more than 18.5 points and 12 rebounds. Regarding Domantas Sabonis’ career with the Pacers, he has averaged 20.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in his fourth season.
He has 23 total badges and excellent inside and outside scoring stats.
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