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Best NBA 2K26 Motion Styles for all builds

Motion Styles in NBA 2K26 determine how your MyPlayer moves on the court, and specific styles are quite meta, irrespective of your height.

Your build in the game will be determined mainly by your height, followed by wingspan. A suitable Motion Style, quite naturally, will vary depending on your preferred height. While the default options work to a certain extent, you'll want to go for something more specialized for the best possible results.

Best NBA 2K26 Motion Styles for under 6'4"

Having a build with such small heights might not suit everyone, but there are some benefits. For starters, your MyPlayer will be extremely quick on the court when it comes to dribbling. Typically, builds at this height tend to have good speed with the ball, fast dribbling, quick movements, and more. You can enhance them by trying out the following Motion Styles on your builds.

Motion Style name Height Requirement Other requirements
Russell Westbrook Height under 6'5" Min. 79 Agility and Min. 79 Speed
Markelle Furtz Height under 6'5" Min. 76 Agility and Min. 75 Speed
Alex Caruso Height under 6'10" Min. 84 Agility and Min. 72 Speed

Best NBA 2K26 Motion Styles for under 6'10"

This is my go-to build category due to the overall balance you get for your MyPlayer. Thanks to the moderate height class, you get the best of both worlds. While your athlete still feels quick, they have better defense, and reasonably good shooting skills as well. You also get to enjoy plenty of good movement with the ball on the court once you level up a few stats to unlock the required badges.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander dribbling with the ball in NBA 2K26
Screenshot via NBA 2K
Motion Style name Height Requirement Other requirements
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Heigt under 6'10" Min. 76 Agility and Min. 76 Speed
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Heigt under 6'10" Min. 74 Agility and Min. 62 Speed
Zach Lavine Height under 6'10" Min. 74 Agility and Min. 74 Speed
Ajay Mitchell Height under 6'10" Min. 73 Agility and Min. 70 Speed

Best NBA 2K26 Motion styles for over 6'10"

This is where the official Big-Men builds begin. I am talking about the PFs and Cs, who can dominate in defense and around the court. It's not my go-to template, especially in this year's game engine. While big men aren't really agile or mobile, certain Motion Styles will allow them to move faster and generate animations that enhance their in-game abilities.

Motion Style name Height Requirement Other requirements
Anthony Davis Heigt at least 6'10" Min. 63 Agility and Min. 64 Speed
Jarrett Allen Heigt at least 6'5" Min. 62 Agility and Min. 65 Speed
Giannis Antetokounmpo Heigt under 6'10" Min. 74 Agility and Min. 62 Speed

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