Young Kobe GOAT Build (Kobe Bryant)
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The Kobe Bryant (Young Kobe) GOAT Build is a Shooting Guard GOAT Build in NBA 2K27, added in Season 2 on October 16, 2026. It unlocks at Level 37 on the Season 2 rewards track.
"Young Kobe" is the name 2K uses in the Season 2 rewards, and he's the last GOAT Build on the 40-level track.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Kobe Bryant 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 | |
| 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 Kobe Bryant in NBA 2K27
Season 2 Rewards: Season 2 Rewards, Level 37.
Requirement: Season Lv 37
- Stack Season 2 XP in The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM. All three count.
- Hit Level 37 on the Season 2 rewards track and claim the Young Kobe GOAT Build.
- Season progress resets when the Season ends, so get there before Season 2 wraps.
How hard is Kobe Bryant to get?
Medium: Level 37 of 40 on the main Season 2 track.
- Young Kobe is the Level 37 reward on the 40-level Season 2 rewards track.
- You earn Season XP in The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM.
- He's in the main rewards, not the Pro Pass: 2K calls the Pro Pass "40 additional levels", and none of its rewards is a GOAT Build.
- 2K hasn't said what skipping Season levels with VC costs.
Other rewards near Level 37
- Level 35: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 36: Bonus Badge Token
- Level 39: Clown Costume: Ankle Taker
- Level 40: +1 Cap Breaker
The track wraps up with a +1 Cap Breaker at Level 40.
Shooting Guard GOAT Builds in NBA 2K27
There are 5 shooting guard GOAT Builds in Season 2.
- Klay Thompson Day one
- Kobe Bryant Season Lv 37
- Ray Allen REP Elite V
- Michael Jordan REP Elite VIII
- Anthony Edwards 300 Lifetime Challenges
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.
Young Kobe GOAT Build (Kobe Bryant) vs a custom Kobe Bryant-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Young Kobe GOAT Build (Kobe Bryant) | 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.
Young Kobe GOAT Build (Kobe Bryant) FAQ
How do you unlock the Young Kobe GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Hit Level 37 on the Season 2 rewards track. You earn the XP in The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM. He's in the main Season 2 rewards, so you don't need the Pro Pass.
What position is the Kobe Bryant GOAT Build?
He's a Shooting Guard (SG), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Kobe Bryant GOAT Build?
2K hasn't revealed the height, weight or wingspan of any GOAT Build yet. For now, the community-reported SG ranges on the height and weight page are the best guide.
Can you change the Kobe Bryant 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 Kobe Bryant 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.
Is it officially called "Young Kobe"?
Yes. The Courtside Report lists the Level 37 reward as "Young Kobe GOAT Build". He's the only GOAT Build with an official version tag.
Can you pay VC to skip to Level 37 for Young Kobe?
2K hasn't said what skipping Season levels costs. For now, the way to get there is Season XP from The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM.
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: