Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build
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The Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build is a Point Guard 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.
Gilbert Arenas is the other point guard you can pick on day one, next to Penny Hardaway.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Gilbert Arenas 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 Gilbert Arenas 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 Gilbert Arenas (PG) 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 Gilbert Arenas to get?
Easy: no Season level, REP or challenges.
- Gilbert Arenas is one of the eight GOAT Builds you can make on day one.
- Other day-one point guards: Penny Hardaway.
- You don't need any Season level, REP or Lifetime Challenges, and 2K hasn't mentioned a VC price for creating a GOAT Build.
Point Guard GOAT Builds in NBA 2K27
There are 4 point guard GOAT Builds in Season 2.
- Penny Hardaway Day one
- Gilbert Arenas Day one
- Magic Johnson Season Lv 26
- Derrick Rose REP Elite VIII
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.
Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build vs a custom Gilbert Arenas-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Gilbert Arenas 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.
Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build FAQ
How do you unlock the Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Open the MyPLAYER Builder, go to the new GOAT Builds path and pick Gilbert Arenas. He's there from the moment Season 2 drops on October 16, 2026. No level, REP or challenges needed.
What position is the Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build?
He's a Point Guard (PG), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Gilbert Arenas GOAT Build?
2K hasn't revealed the height, weight or wingspan of any GOAT Build yet. For now, the community-reported PG ranges on the height and weight page are the best guide.
Can you change the Gilbert Arenas 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 Gilbert Arenas 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.
Which other point guard GOAT Builds are there?
Four in total, according to the Courtside Report: Penny Hardaway and Gilbert Arenas (day one), Magic Johnson (Season 2 Level 26) and Derrick Rose (REP Elite VIII).
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: