Dominated by Giannis Antetokounmpo for most of the last decade, the Power Forward position is among the most demanding in both real life and NBA 2K. After all, excelling in it requires being a force on both ends of the court.
But has Giannis managed to keep his throne as the number one in 2K26, or has another superstar usurped him of the title? So you can see where your favorites stand, here are the 15 best power forwards in NBA 2K26.
The 15 Best Power Forwards In NBA 2K26
Continuing his reign, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 97 rating makes the Bucks’ superstar the best Power Forward in NBA 2K26 by a large margin. The value also sees him clutch a spot as the third-highest rated player in the game, following Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić, both of whom boast a 98 OVR.
Even if known now as the quintessential positionless player, LeBron James follows The Greek Freak as the game’s second-best PF with a rating of 94, a total that also segments him as its best small forward if applicable for the position. To close off our top six, we then have Jayson Tatum with another 94, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis with 93, as well as Kawhi Leonard with 92. To recap and add to the above, you can check out the 15 best power forwards in NBA 2K26 below, as revealed by 2K Game’s top 100 male players list.
| Player (Team) | OVR |
|---|---|
| 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) | 97 |
| 2. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) | 94 |
| 3. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) | 94 |
| 4. Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets) | 93 |
| 5. Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks) | 93 |
| 6. Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers) | 92 |
| 7. Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) | 92 |
| 8. Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) | 90 |
| 9. Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers) | 89 |
| 10. Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) | 89 |
| 11. Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) | 89 |
| 12. Jimmy Butler III (Golden State Warriors) | 87 |
| 13. Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) | 87 |
| 14. Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves) | 86 |
| 15. Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) | 85 |
Now that you know who among the PFs took on the first spot in 2K26, make sure to also take a look at both the game’s top Shooting Guards and its best Centers. If you just want to learn more about the title’s new gameplay approach, however, we recommend checking out all you need to know about the new NBA 2K26 Shot Meters.
