If you want to play as a Carmelo Anthony’s game, you know he was all about smooth mid-range shots, tough post moves, and scoring over anyone who tried to defend him. In NBA 2K26, you can recreate that same playstyle with his template build. This guide will walk you through the exact body settings, attributes, badges, and upgrades to play like him.
How to Create a Carmelo Anthony Template Build
Carmelo Anthony was known for his smooth mid-range game, post scoring, and the ability to score over anyone. In NBA 2K26, you can use that same style with this template build.
Choose Position & Body Settings
Overall, it’s a good representation of post-up scoring, smooth mid-range jumpers, and enough size to shoot over defenders.
- Position: Small Forward (or Power Forward if you want better rebounding)
- Height: 6’8”
- Weight: Around 230 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’0”
- Body Type: Solid or Defined
This gives you the right mix of size, strength, and shooting. Below are the attributes for Carmelo Anthony build:
Category | Attribute | Rating | Description |
| Finishing | Close Shot | 85 | Strong post finishing and bully smaller defenders |
| Driving Layup | 82 | ||
| Driving Dunk | 75 | ||
| Standing Dunk | 65 | ||
| Post Control | 90 | Key for post fades and footwork | |
| Shooting | Mid-Range Shot | 94 | Deadly mid-range game, Melo’s signature |
| Three-Point Shot | 80 | Solid enough to keep defenders honest | |
| Free Throw | 75 | ||
| Playmaking | Pass Accuracy | 75 | Can make smart passes out of the post |
| Ball Handle | 78 | Good enough to size up and create space | |
| Speed with Ball | 72 | ||
| Defense / Rebounding | Interior Defence | 70 | Versatile defender |
| Perimeter Defence | 75 | Can hold his own on the wing | |
| Steal | 65 | ||
| Block | 70 | ||
| Offensive Rebound | 70 | Helps on second-chance plays | |
| Defensive Rebound | 78 | Can crash the boards reliably | |
| Physicals | Speed | 78 | Balanced for transition plays |
| Acceleration | 75 | ||
| Strength | 85 | Very important for post scoring and defense | |
| Vertical | 75 | ||
| Stamina | 95 | Can stay on the court for long stretches |
Takeover
Best options for a Carmelo build:
- Primary Takeover: Mid-Range Maestro (boosts mid-range shooting)
- Secondary Takeover: Post Scorer (gives fades, hooks, and post shots more power)
Badges
Focus on Melo’s strengths:
Finishing
- Post Spin Technician (HOF/Gold)
- Dropstepper (Gold)
- Pro Touch (Gold)
- Fearless Finisher (Gold)
Shooting
- Middy Magician (HOF)
- Deadeye (Gold)
- Green Machine (Gold)
- Fade Ace (HOF)
Playmaking
- Quick First Step (Silver/Gold)
- Bail Out (Bronze)
- Handles for Days (Silver)
Defense
- Post Lockdown (Silver)
- Rebound Chaser (Silver/Gold)
- Interceptor (with +2 upgrade, push it to Gold)
Use Specialisations & Upgrades
- Specialisation: Finishing (boosts close shot and post moves even more)
- Max +1 / Max +2: Put these into Strength, Post Control, or Mid-Range for Melo’s true dominance.
- Cap Breakers: Push weak areas (like standing dunk or free throw) higher than normal.
Use post fades and jab steps to create space in Melo’s signature. Take advantage of mismatches and shoot over smaller players. Use mid-range shots as your go-to, but mix in post spins and dropsteps to keep defenders guessing. Don’t force threes, you’re best inside the arc.
A Carmelo Anthony build that can drop buckets from mid-range, dominate in the post, and still hold up on defence. The Carmelo Anthony template is already solid, but with 2K26’s new Max upgrades, cap breakers, and specialisations, you can make him way better.
