Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build
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The Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build is a Small Forward GOAT Build in NBA 2K27, added in Season 2 on October 16, 2026. It is available from day one in the GOAT Builds builder path.
Kawhi Leonard is a day-one small forward, and plenty of players already call him an early meta pick. That's just a guess until someone can test him in game.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build stats and info
Badges, Cap Breakers and Takeovers are yours to set. Signature animations are locked.
| Stat | What we know |
|---|---|
| Name / era label | TBA |
| Position | |
| Unlock requirement | |
| Archetype name | TBA Every GOAT Build gets its own archetype name based on the player. |
| Height | TBA |
| Weight | TBA |
| Wingspan | TBA |
| Attribute caps | TBA |
| Badges | |
| Cap Breakers | |
| Takeovers | |
| Signature animations |
Not published yet: 2K hasn't released per-player bodies, attributes, archetype names or badge limits. Anything marked TBA gets filled in after we test it in game once Season 2 drops on Oct 16.
How to unlock Kawhi Leonard in NBA 2K27
Available immediately: Available in the GOAT Builds builder path when Season 2 starts.
Requirement: Day one
- Boot up NBA 2K27 once Season 2 drops on Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Open the MyPLAYER Builder and choose the new GOAT Builds path.
- Pick Kawhi Leonard (SF) and create the build. You don't need any Season level, REP or challenges.
- Set up your Badges, Cap Breakers and Takeovers like you would on any build.
How hard is Kawhi Leonard to get?
Easy: no Season level, REP or challenges.
- Kawhi Leonard is one of the eight GOAT Builds you can make on day one.
- Other day-one small forwards: Carmelo Anthony, Andrei Kirilenko.
- You don't need any Season level, REP or Lifetime Challenges, and 2K hasn't mentioned a VC price for creating a GOAT Build.
Small Forward GOAT Builds in NBA 2K27
There are 4 small forward GOAT Builds in Season 2.
- Carmelo Anthony Day one
- Andrei Kirilenko Day one
- Kawhi Leonard Day one
- LeBron James REP Legend I
On every one of them, signature animations are locked (the 2K Newsroom says stats too), and you can still set Badges, Cap Breakers and Takeovers.
Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build vs a custom Kawhi Leonard-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build | Custom build | |
|---|---|---|
| Caps | Can go past the normal builder caps | Inside the normal caps |
| Animations | Signature animations locked | Your pick |
| Attributes | Preset from the player | You set them |
Want full control over your animations and attributes? Stick with the regular MyPLAYER Builder: Create Your Own, or a Signature Blueprint built from three player comparisons.
Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build FAQ
How do you unlock the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Open the MyPLAYER Builder, go to the new GOAT Builds path and pick Kawhi Leonard. He's there from the moment Season 2 drops on October 16, 2026. No level, REP or challenges needed.
What position is the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build?
He's a Small Forward (SF), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build?
2K hasn't revealed the height, weight or wingspan of any GOAT Build yet. For now, the community-reported SF ranges on the height and weight page are the best guide.
Can you change the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build's attributes or badges?
You can change Badges, Cap Breakers and Takeovers. Signature animations are locked, and the 2K Newsroom says stats are too. His attribute caps aren't out yet.
What is the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build's archetype name?
2K hasn't revealed it yet. It has confirmed every GOAT Build gets its own archetype name based on the player. You'll see it in the GOAT Builds builder path on Oct 16.
Will Kawhi Leonard be the best GOAT Build?
Too early to say. Some players think so, depending on how Cap Breakers work, but his attributes aren't out. We won't rank builds until we can test them.
Can you use the Kawhi Leonard GOAT Build in The REC, Pro-Am or Park?
2K hasn't announced any mode restrictions for GOAT Builds, and there's no word on Pro-Am league rules either. If you play in a league, check its own rules.
Where our info comes from
Last updated . Most of what you read here comes straight from 2K: the 2K Newsroom Season 2 announcement and the Season 2 Courtside Report. Data tables use three tags: