After a 15-year career playing NBA 2K at the highest level, I‘ve developed proven insights into crafting the perfect jumpshot. Mastering your jumper is critical for 2K23, dramatically influencing attributes like shot timing, green release window, and make percentage.
Follow my complete guide to learn the science behind effective jumps and how to build one tailored specifically for your MyPlayer.
What Makes a Jumpshot Great?
Before even equipping a jumpshot, it‘s important to analyze what attributes separate a good jumper from a great one. Based on extensive lab testing and gameplay data, I‘ve identified four key factors:
Base (Lower/Upper Blend)
- Dictates general rhythm and flow of the shot
- Faster bases like LaMelo Ball increase green window
- Slower bases like Rudy Gay improve timing forgiveness
Release 1 & 2 (Upper Release)
- The release animations fine-tune trajectory and feel
- Balance quick releases like Curry with smoother ones like Gay
- Should match primary style and speed of base
Release Speed
- Directly tied to size of green window
- Faster = bigger green window and higher make %
- Max this out in Creator, then tweak blending
Blending
- Mix percentage between Release 1 and 2
- Heavily impacts green consistency
- Start with an even 50/50 blend, then adjust
Now that you understand the core components of an exceptional jumper, let‘s break down the best ones to equip right away.
Top Pre-Made Jumpers for Each Build
While creating your own custom jumper is eventually essential, some pre-made shots perfectly fit certain build types and positions. Based on community feedback and personal testing, these are the best:
Wings (SGs and SFs)
Jump Shot 98
- The consensus best base in 2K23
- Lightning quick release speed with massive green windows
- Easy to time even for new players
Custom Blend
I recommend blending 65% Release 1 (Rudy Gay) and 35% Release 2 (Kevin Durant) for ideal timing and forgiveness.
Playmaking Shot Creators (PGs)
Jump Shot 107
- New addition in 2K23 with an excellent green %
- Very quick base that excels for ball-dominant guards
- Pairs great with certain key badges (Circus Threes, Stop & Pop)
Custom Blend
For optimal left-right cheese, use Release 1 (Curry) 75% and Release 2 (Paul George) 25% – very fast with a consistent release point.
Stretches and Bigs (SF/PF/C)
Set Shot 25
- The best conventional big man jumper in 2K
- Peak make % and green consistency from mid-range/3PT
- Excellent for pick and pop gameplay
I wouldn‘t recommend customizing Set Shot 25 much, as it‘s uniquely optimized for big men.
Now let‘s discuss how to take these shots from great to unstoppable through customization.
Crafting Your Custom Jumper for Maximum Greens
While the default releases certainly perform well, meticulously crafting the perfect jumpshot to fit your exact playstyle and player build is crucial for taking over competitive games.
Follow my framework for designing a custom jumper from scratch:
Step 1 – Select The Ideal Base
Choosing the right base animation that clicks with your player is the foundation. Analyze these popular options:
Jump Shot 98
- The best all-around base in 2K23
- Incredibly quick release speed
- Huge green window even when contested
- Ideal for wings/guards who can rise up over defenders
Set Shot 25
- Elite for big men who pick and pop rather than creators
- Very easy to time and master
- Sick fades and stepbacks thanks to forward momentum
LaMelo Ball
- Super smooth and flowing release motion
- Great for quicker guards who dart around screens
- Very deceptive release point that confuses defenders
Test various bases in team practice to get a feel for timing, speed, and comfort.
Step 2 – Choose Complementary Releases
Ideally, your releases should balance each other‘s weaknesses while accentuating strengths.
Analyze options based on their Launch Speed and Timing Impact:
| Release | Launch Speed | Timing Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | Very Fast | Easy |
| Kevin Durant | Fast | Easy |
| Stephen Curry | Very Fast | Hard |
| Klay Thompson | Fast | Easy |
As you can see, pairing quicker releases like Curry and Durant with smoother ones like Gay or Thompson blends tempo and improves user control/consistency.
Step 3 – Max Out Release Speed
Many 2K players wrongly believe lowering release speed expands their green window – when it‘s in fact the exact opposite. Max this out immediately and only tweak blending between your releases.
Step 4 – Blend For Consistency
Start with a simple 50/50 blend between Release 1 and 2. From there, slowly adjust percentages focusing on your more comfortable release while retaining enough of a balance.
My Custom Jumpshot Recipe
I‘ve dominated top Pro-Am leagues for years using:
- Base: Jump Shot 98
- Release 1: LaMelo Ball
- Release 2: Rudy Gay
- Release Speed: 100%
- Blending: LaMelo 65% | Rudy 35%
As you can see, LaMelo‘s quick flick pairs exceptionally well with Rudy‘s smooth form. The blending prioritizes LaMelo, better matching my shifty dribbling style.
This jumper just consistently generates greens even when slightly mistimed. Try it yourself or create something similar that clicks with your game and player.
Closing Thoughts
A perfectly tuned custom jumper tailored for your position, height and traits is an absolute game-changer. But the journey to find it requires diligent testing, analysis and practice.
Implement the frameworks and recommendations above, but don‘t hesitate to experiment until you unlock something that feels truly unstoppable. With these insights, that sweet-shooting jumpshot is now within your reach. Just don‘t share it online once you start splashing everything!
Let me know if this guide helps take your 2K game to the next level. I‘m always happy to offer more advice – just DM me here or catch my streams to chat. Now get back in the lab and go green everything!
