Having the best layup package for your MyPLAYER build is a difference maker, as it will make scoring at the rim much easier, be in Career mode or in The City.
While the three-point shot dominates the NBA, both in the real and virtual courts, knowing how to score at the rim through contact is still very important, as it puts more pressure on defenses and opens the floor for teammates.
With the expanded customization options in NBA 2K26, including different styles like Normal, Reverse, Floater, Scoop, Euro, Hop, and Spin, there's a perfect layup package for every build.
In this guide, we break down the best layup packages in NBA 2K26 for all height ranges.
Best Layup Packages for Players 6’4” and Under
When it comes to smaller guards, speed and smooth transitions are essential. You'll want layup animations that get the ball up fast and avoid unnecessary flourishes.
Recommended Loadout:
- Normal Layup: LaMelo Ball (80 Driving Layup)
- Layup Reverse: Default Swing / Small
- Layup Floater: Stephen Curry (88 Driving Layup) / Jordan Poole (82 Driving Layup)
- Layup Quick Scoop: Stephen Curry (88 Driving Layup)
- Layup Euro Step: Jordan Poole (82 Driving Layup)
- Layup Hop Step: Jordan Poole (82 Driving Layup) / LaMelo Ball (80 Driving Layup)
- Layup Spin: Ja Morant (87 Driving Layup) / Default Swing
Alternative Full Packages:
- Stephen Curry – For lightning-fast releases.
- LaMelo Ball – For a balanced, easy-to-trigger setup.
- Default Small/Swing – Best option for beginners or lower-rated builds.
Best Layup Packages for Players 6’5” to 6’9”
If you're playing as a big guard, slasher, or forward, your priority is finishing through contact. This setup emphasizes consistency and recovery animations instead of flashy sequences.
Recommended Loadout:
- Layup Normal: LaMelo Ball (80 Driving Layup) / Default Small
- Layup Reverse: Default Swing / Small
- Layup Floater: Bam Adebayo (78 Driving Layups)
- Layup Quick Scoop: Default Swing / Small
- Layup Euro Step: Jason Williams (75 Driving Layup)
- Layup Hop Step: LaMelo Ball (80 Driving Layup)
- Layup Spin: Default Small / Swing
Why This Works:
- Bam’s floater is one of the easiest to green in the game.
- Jason Williams’ Euro offers creative angles for avoiding blocks.
- The default packages keep animations tight and unexaggerated.
If your driving layup is still under 80, a full default swing package is the best option until you can unlock higher-tier moves. This allows you to still be competitive, especially in The City, while you work your way to unlock the best layup package for your build.
Best Layup Packages for Players 6’10” and Over
The main focus here is on speed and minimizing block opportunities because big men don't receive the same dexterity animations as guards.
You want to get the ball out of your hands as fast as possible, to give defenders less time to block or create contact that can alter the layup. The faster your layup animation, the harder it is to defend.
Recommended Loadout:
- Normal Layup: Zion Williamson (75 Driving Layup)
- Reverse Layup: Zion Williamson (75 Driving Layup)
- Layup Floater: Bam Adebayo (78 Driving Layups)
- Layup Quick Scoop: Default Big
- Layup Euro Step: Julius Randle (75 Driving Layup)
- Layup Hop Step: Julius Randle (75 Driving Layup)
- Layup Spin: Default Big
Alternative Options:
- Domantas Sabonis – Strong Euro and spin options for post scorers.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Versatile mix of floaters and scoops.
Zion's package remains the top pick for bigs this year due to its direct, compact movements that prevent defenders from easily contesting.
Layup packages function differently and are dependent on your Driving Layup, Finishing Badges, and Player Height in NBA 2K26. To see which combinations feel the smoothest for your playstyle, try them out in MyCourt.
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