The small forward position is the most dominant position in the league today, where you’ll find some of the biggest stars in the NBA. But who will be the best? Here are all the 10 best small forwards currently available in NBA 2K21.
LeBron James – 97
LeBron James plays as a Small Forward/Point Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been the figurehead of the NBA for almost a decade. As a three-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP, 16-time NBA All-Star, and four-time league MVP, Lebron James has cemented his legacy and then some. He has the build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker with an overall rating of 97. He has a total of 56 Badges out of which 4 are at a Hall of Fame level. You can use it in MyTeam, but it is expensive. You can buy NBA 2k mt through u4gm.com to get him, low price and safe!
Kawhi Leonard – 96
Kawhi Leonard is a basketball player who plays as the Small Forward or Power Forward for the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard has built a reputation for being a shutdown defender that can produce in all facets of the game. And not only has he held this standard, but he’s also improved many areas of his game to career-highs, including points per game and assists. He has a rating of 96 with a build of a 2-Way-Inside-Out Scorer. He has a total of 42 Badges out of which 2 of them are Hall of Fame level.
Jimmy Butler – 92
Jimmy Butler is a Small Forward for the Miami Heat. The Heat have had plenty of success this year with Butler giving a veteran presence for a great young roster featuring Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Butler is a great defender with the ability to distribute the ball, drive through tough defenses, and fight for boards. He has an overall rating of 89 with the build of a 2-Way Slasher. He has a total of 28 Badges.
Jayson Tatum – 91
Jayson Tatum plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Boston Celtics. He may be just 22-years-old, but Boston’s small forward is seen as the future of the franchise. After averaging a career-high 23.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists through the regular season, it’s clear to see why. On NBA 2K21, the current version of Jayson Tatum has an Overall 2K Rating of 90 with a Build of a 2-Way Scoring Machine. He has a total of 42 Badges.
Khris Middleton – 87
Khris Middleton plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Milwaukee Bucks. Middleton has pushed several career-high numbers this season, including rebounds, points, and tying his career-high for assists. While these still aren’t pushing any league-leading stats, it points to Middleton’s important role on perhaps the best team in the league today. On NBA 2K21, the current version of Khris Middleton has an Overall 2K Rating of 87 with a Build of a 2-Way 3-Level Scorer. He has a total of 30 Badges.
Brandon Ingram – 86
Brandon Ingram plays as a Small Forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. He to be in the top five in terms of small forwards, especially after having a career-best season in which he’s averaging 24.3 points per game. He’s only 22 years old. He is so talented and so young that his potential is absolutely through the roof. He has an overall rating of 86 with the build of an Inside-Out Scorer. He has a total of 19 Badges.
Gordon Hayward – 86
Gordon Hayward plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Charlotte Hornets. His core talent and fundamentals still make him a Top 10 player at the small forward position for the time being. On NBA 2K21, the current version of Gordon Hayward has an Overall 2K Rating of 85 with a Build of a 3-Level Scorer. He has a total of 14 Badges.
TJ Warren – 84
T.J. Warren plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Indiana Pacers. Warren had one of the breakout runs of the 2019-20 NBA playoffs in the bubble and posted multiple games of 40+ points. On NBA 2K21, the current version of T.J. Warren has an Overall 2K Rating of 84 with a Build of a Mid-Range Finisher. He has a total of 22 Badges.
Jerami Grant – 84
Jerami Grant plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Detroit Pistons. Grant has always been a great athlete since his rookie season. Grant was known as a shot-blocker and defensive specialist throughout his career and his incredible leaping ability was the reason why. Grant has added to that with explosiveness in attacking the rim, and he is a big load to handle for any defender. On NBA 2K21, the current version of Jerami Grant has an Overall 2K Rating of 83 with a Build of an Inside-Out Scorer. He has a total of 15 Badges.
Michael Porter Jr. – 82
Michael Porter Jr. plays at the Small Forward or Power Forward position for the Denver Nuggets. Porter is currently averaging 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Denver Nuggets in an average of 12.3 minutes per game. On NBA 2K21, the current version of Michael Porter Jr. has an Overall 2K Rating of 82 with a Build of a 3-Level Scorer. He has a total of 11 Badges.
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