These are the very best power forwards you'll find in NBA 2K22.

With the NBA moving towards a more offensive and 3-point shot-focused play style, the appreciation for big men at both the power forward and center positions has all but dissipated. Thankfully, power forwards have evolved alongside the game, and the NBA's best have shooting range as a part of their game.

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That ability is displayed in NBA 2K every year, and more specifically Nba 2k22 Mt in 2021. In a way, the position has transitioned from it being made up of undersized centers and is now comprised of guys like Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant who are just bigger small forwards.

9 /9

John Collins (84)

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Despite seeing some regression to both his points and rebounds per game, John Collins had arguably his best year as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. The athletic power forward recently signed a five-year $125 million extension with the team, to retain a strong core around superstar point guard Trae Young.

Collins has all the tools to exceed his 84 overall in NBA 2K22 and can be a double-double machine. It comes down to defensive effort and consistency for him.

8 /9

Tobias Harris (85)

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With Ben Simmons likely departing the Philadelphia 76ers, the club will look for Tobias Harris to emerge as the clear number two, alongside elite center Joel Embiid.

Harris is coming off a season where he averaged 19.5 points, almost seven rebounds, and 3.5 assists. He's a dynamic forward who can score from anywhere and is a solid defender who can take some of the pressure off of Embiid's shoulders. It's unclear if his 85 overall this year is his ceiling in NBA 2K, but 76ers fans are hoping that's not the case.

7/9

Domantas Sabonis (86)

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One would assume that the son of an NBA great would likely also be great at basketball, but in the world of professional sports, nothing is guaranteed.

The two-time NBA all-star is coming off of seasons where he averaged more than 18.5 points and 12 rebounds, despite playing on a rather mediocre Indiana Pacers roster. He's arguably one of the more underrated players in the league, and one could argue his 86 overall in NBA 2K22 might be a bit low for what he's accomplished so early in his promising career.

6 /9

Julius Randle (87)

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In a vacuum glancing at Julius Randle's regular-season stats may lead you to think his 87 overall in NBA 2K22 was earned and is pretty spot on. His 2021 NBA Playoffs performance, on the other hand, rewrote the script on just what type of player Randle is.

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It could have been nerves, but if he wants to be considered by NBA fans outside of New York City as one of the game's best power forwards, he'll need to shine when the spotlight is the brightest. Fixing that could elevate him to elite status.

5 /9

Zion Williamson (89)

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Despite how popular Zion Williamson is, making him an 89 overall this early seems rather outrageous for the developers of NBA 2K22. When the ratings were revealed for this year's NBA 2K title, Williamson's was the glaring point of contention among fans and critics.

It's clear he has all the talent in the world and can develop into the face of the NBA, but it's a bit premature to have him with a higher rating than players like Domantas Sabonis, who is much more accomplished, at this point in both of their careers.

4 /9

Jayson Tatum (90)

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Jayson Tatum is an interesting case of a player who is a bit of an in-between type of guy. He's big enough to play power forward, but also has the scoring prowess and athleticism to dominate at small forward. He's emerged into a superstar and his 90 overall is just the beginning, as it's clear he'll be a top-five player in the league as he enters the prime seasons of his career.

Tatum gets better every year, and fans of the Boston Celtics are hoping he gets some more help outside of talented small forward and running mate, Jaylen Brown.

3 /9

Anthony Davis (93)

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Following a 2020 NBA Playoff bubble that saw Anthony Davis win his first NBA championship and endear himself to the Los Angeles Lakers, the dominant big man endured an injury-riddled 2020-21 campaign which saw him exit the 2021 NBA playoffs.

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He's made a name for himself as an NBA superstar, and another championship run alongside LeBron James could vault Davis into some lofty conversations regarding where he sits among the NBA's best active players.

2 /9

Kevin Durant (96)

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No one will ever argue how talented of a basketball player Kevin Durant is. The game has never seen a seven-footer with his offensive skillset and pure athleticism in the open court. His criticisms come down to his personality and contract decisions in terms of what teams he decides to play for.

His 96 overall makes him tied as the best player in NBA 2K22, and you'd be hard-pressed to find an NBA fan who isn't a hater or a troll who doesn't think Durant doesn't belong in the conversation as the best player currently in the NBA.

1 /9

Giannis Antetokounmpo (96)

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Like Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a case as the world's greatest basketball player. He's coming off of arguably the most dominant NBA Finals performance of all time and is the only player in the league who is the core and driving force of both his team's offense and defense.

The only player that comes close is possibly Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. As the reigning NBA champion, Giannis Antetokounmpo earned every bit of his 96 overall his dominance will likely continue in NBA 2K22 for the foreseeable future.