Klay Thompson GOAT Build
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The Klay Thompson GOAT Build is a Shooting 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.
Klay Thompson is the only shooting guard you can grab on day one. He's also one of four GOAT Builds 2K called out by name in its Season 2 announcement.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson (SG) 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 Klay Thompson to get?
Easy: no Season level, REP or challenges.
- Klay Thompson is one of the eight GOAT Builds you can make on day one.
- He's the only shooting guard you can grab on day one.
- You don't need any Season level, REP or Lifetime Challenges, and 2K hasn't mentioned a VC price for creating a GOAT Build.
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.
Klay Thompson GOAT Build vs a custom Klay Thompson-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Klay Thompson 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.
Klay Thompson GOAT Build FAQ
How do you unlock the Klay Thompson GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Open the MyPLAYER Builder, go to the new GOAT Builds path and pick Klay Thompson. He's there from the moment Season 2 drops on October 16, 2026. No level, REP or challenges needed.
What position is the Klay Thompson GOAT Build?
He's a Shooting Guard (SG), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson 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.
Can you swap the jump shot on the Klay Thompson GOAT Build?
2K says signature animations are locked, but it hasn't said which animations that includes. If your jumper matters most, a custom build keeps it.
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: