Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build
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The Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build is a Power Forward GOAT Build in NBA 2K27, added in Season 2 on October 16, 2026. It unlocks at Level 33 on the Season 2 rewards track.
He's the only Season-track GOAT Build 2K mentions in both the Courtside Report and its Newsroom post.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Dirk Nowitzki 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 Dirk Nowitzki in NBA 2K27
Season 2 Rewards: Season 2 Rewards, Level 33.
Requirement: Season Lv 33
- Stack Season 2 XP in The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM. All three count.
- Hit Level 33 on the Season 2 rewards track and claim the Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build.
- Season progress resets when the Season ends, so get there before Season 2 wraps.
How hard is Dirk Nowitzki to get?
Medium: Level 33 of 40 on the main Season 2 track.
- Dirk Nowitzki is the Level 33 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 33
- Level 31: Bonus Badge Slot
- Level 35: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 36: Bonus Badge Token
The track wraps up with a +1 Cap Breaker at Level 40.
Power Forward GOAT Builds in NBA 2K27
There are 2 power forward GOAT Builds in Season 2.
- Anthony Davis Day one
- Dirk Nowitzki Season Lv 33
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.
Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build vs a custom Dirk Nowitzki-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Dirk Nowitzki 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.
Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build FAQ
How do you unlock the Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Hit Level 33 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 Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build?
He's a Power Forward (PF), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build?
2K hasn't revealed the height, weight or wingspan of any GOAT Build yet. For now, the community-reported PF ranges on the height and weight page are the best guide.
Can you change the Dirk Nowitzki 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 Dirk Nowitzki 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 the Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build in the Pro Pass?
No. He's in the main Season 2 rewards at Level 33. None of the Pro Pass rewards is a GOAT Build.
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: