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Backline Engine

Meta Backend

Build library
Partially validated · unresolved rulePartially validated: one or more required constraints remain unresolved. No retail or gameplay verification is claimed.

Partially validated: one or more required constraints remain unresolved. In-game verification remains separate.

PositionPF
Height6'11"
Weight248 lb
Wingspan7'2"

ROLE AND MODES

What this profile is for

Main role: Rim Protector

Recommended modes: REC · Competitive · Park 3v3

Suggested level: Competitive

KEEP IN MIND

Partially validated · unresolved rule

This status describes the data available for this profile. It does not replace an in-game test.

ATTRIBUTE MAP

The 21 attributes.

Values generated from the deterministic Buildalyst role model.

Finishing

Close Shot
73
Driving Layup
72
Driving Dunk
78
Standing Dunk
75
Post Control
51

Shooting

Mid-Range Shot
78
Three-Point Shot
82
Free Throw
75

Playmaking

Pass Accuracy
70
Ball Handle
45
Speed With Ball
36

Defense & Rebounding

Interior Defense
82
Perimeter Defense
72
Steal
72
Block
90
Offensive Rebound
78
Defensive Rebound
86

Physicals

Speed
73
Agility
62
Strength
86
Vertical
78

STRENGTHS

  • Protects the backline while switching
  • Reliable corner spacing
  • Controls both rebound lanes

TRADEOFFS

  • Limited on-ball creation
  • Free throw volume needs composure

BADGES REACHED

Badges unlocked from the snapshot.

Thresholds from the NBA 2K27 snapshot; this is not retail or gameplay verification.

Finishing

  • Float GameBronze
    Close Shot ≥ 65 OR Driving Layup ≥ 65
  • PosterizerBronze
    Driving Dunk ≥ 73 AND Vertical ≥ 65
  • Rise UpBronze
    Standing Dunk ≥ 60 AND Vertical ≥ 55
  • Aerial WizardSilver
    Driving Dunk ≥ 70 OR Standing Dunk ≥ 70
  • Layup MixmasterBronze
    Driving Layup ≥ 70
  • Paint ProdigyBronze
    Close Shot ≥ 60
  • Physical FinisherBronze
    Driving Layup ≥ 60 AND Strength ≥ 60
  • Ghost StepperBronze
    Close Shot ≥ 55 OR Post Control ≥ 55

Shooting

  • DeadeyeBronze
    Mid-Range Shot ≥ 65 OR Three-Point Shot ≥ 65
  • Set And FireSilver
    Three-Point Shot ≥ 78
  • Arc CadenceBronze
    Three-Point Shot ≥ 70
  • Static MiddySilver
    Mid-Range Shot ≥ 75
  • Smooth OperatorBronze
    Mid-Range Shot ≥ 70
  • Quick TriggerBronze
    Mid-Range Shot ≥ 80 OR Three-Point Shot ≥ 80

Playmaking

  • Break StarterBronze
    Pass Accuracy ≥ 65
  • DimerSilver
    Pass Accuracy ≥ 70
  • Versatile VisionaryBronze
    Pass Accuracy ≥ 65

Defense

  • Post LockdownSilver
    Interior Defense ≥ 82 AND Strength ≥ 74
  • ChallengerBronze
    Perimeter Defense ≥ 71
  • Off Ball PestSilver
    Interior Defense ≥ 76 OR Perimeter Defense ≥ 68
  • GloveBronze
    Steal ≥ 70
  • InterceptorBronze
    Steal ≥ 60
  • Immovable EnforcerSilver
    Perimeter Defense ≥ 72 AND Strength ≥ 82
  • High Flying DenierSilver
    Block ≥ 78 AND Vertical ≥ 74
  • Paint PatrollerSilver
    Interior Defense ≥ 71 AND Block ≥ 84
  • Wall UpBronze
    Interior Defense ≥ 80 AND Strength ≥ 75

Rebounding

  • CrasherBronze
    Offensive Rebound ≥ 60 AND Vertical ≥ 60
  • Possession CloserBronze
    Defensive Rebound ≥ 67 AND Vertical ≥ 60
  • Sync SnatcherGold
    Offensive Rebound ≥ 82 OR Defensive Rebound ≥ 82
  • Boxout BossSilver
    Defensive Rebound ≥ 75 AND Strength ≥ 76
  • BreakerBronze
    Offensive Rebound ≥ 65 AND Strength ≥ 70

Physicals

  • PogostickSilver
    Vertical ≥ 70
  • Brick WallSilver
    Strength ≥ 83
  • FlashBronze
    Speed ≥ 70 AND Agility ≥ 60
  • Work HorseGold
    Agility ≥ 85 OR Strength ≥ 85
  • BruiserSilver
    Strength ≥ 84

AVAILABLE ANIMATIONS

Unique accessible examples.

Verified rules available; recent updates are called out.

39 unique animations accessible · 17 categories · 29 examples shown.

Provenance: verified snapshot, with retail updates called out on the affected animation.

Alley-oops

  • Pro Alley-Oop
    Driving Dunk ≥ 70 AND Vertical ≥ 30
  • City Alley-Oop Reverses
    Driving Dunk ≥ 75 AND Vertical ≥ 50

Behind the back

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Breakdowns

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Crossovers

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Dunks

  • Pro Under Basket Rim Pulls
    Standing Dunk ≥ 65Active threshold 65, former 40 superseded
  • Amare Stoudemire
    Min height: 6'10" AND Standing Dunk ≥ 75 AND Driving Dunk ≥ 70 AND Vertical ≥ 65

Escape moves

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Hesitations

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

ISO moves

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

ISO moves

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

ISO moves

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Layups

  • Ben Simmons
    Min height: 6'5" AND Driving Layup ≥ 65
  • Clint Capela
    Min height: 6'10" AND Driving Layup ≥ 70

Motion styles

  • Al Horford
    Min height: 6'5" AND Agility ≥ 50 AND Speed ≥ 42
  • Alex Len
    Min height: 6'10" AND Agility ≥ 38 AND Speed ≥ 34

Passing styles

  • Austin Reaves
    Pass Accuracy ≥ 70
  • Dennis Schröder
    Pass Accuracy ≥ 70

Shooting

  • James Johnson
    Min height: 6'5" AND Mid-Range Shot ≥ 82 OR Three-Point Shot ≥ 82
  • Anthony Davis
    Min height: 6'10" AND Mid-Range Shot ≥ 77 OR Three-Point Shot ≥ 77

Signature size-ups

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Spins

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

Stepbacks

  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40
  • Normal
    Ball Handle ≥ 40

TAKEOVERS

Confirmed Takeovers for this profile.

Only confirmed public abilities are shown here.

Hydration Hero

Available without a published attribute threshold.

Eligible from available data · Current first-party source

TAKEOVERS

Eligibility not confirmed.

The available data cannot confirm eligibility yet.

Shot Artist

The available data cannot confirm eligibility yet.

Eligibility cannot be determined · Effect reduced since patch 1.3; magnitude not published.

Calibrated Shooting

The available data cannot confirm eligibility yet.

Eligibility cannot be determined · Effect reduced since patch 1.3; magnitude not published.

CERTIFIED NEXT THRESHOLDS

The next useful breakpoint.

Each listed breakpoint has a badge outcome proven by the snapshot.

  • +1Defensive Rebound 86 → 87 · Unlocks/improves Possession Closer: Bronze → Silver
  • +2Driving Dunk 78 → 80 · Unlocks/improves Aerial Wizard: Silver → Gold
  • +2Vertical 78 → 80 · Unlocks/improves Pogostick: Silver → Gold
  • +2Vertical 78 → 80 · Unlocks/improves High Flying Denier: Silver → Gold

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SOURCES AND LIMITS

Attributes and listed items come from the NBA 2K27 catalogue available in Buildalyst. Unknown rules remain marked and no in-game validation is claimed.