Penny Hardaway GOAT Build
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The Penny Hardaway 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.
Penny Hardaway is one of two point guards you can run on day one, next to Gilbert Arenas. No Season level, no REP, no challenges.
Below: how to unlock him, how hard that is, what you can customize and his build info.
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Penny Hardaway 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 Penny Hardaway 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 Penny Hardaway (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 Penny Hardaway to get?
Easy: no Season level, REP or challenges.
- Penny Hardaway is one of the eight GOAT Builds you can make on day one.
- Other day-one point guards: Gilbert Arenas.
- 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.
Penny Hardaway GOAT Build vs a custom Penny Hardaway-style build
The GOAT Build gives you the legend as-is; a custom build gives you control.
| Penny Hardaway 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.
Penny Hardaway GOAT Build FAQ
How do you unlock the Penny Hardaway GOAT Build in NBA 2K27?
Open the MyPLAYER Builder, go to the new GOAT Builds path and pick Penny Hardaway. He's there from the moment Season 2 drops on October 16, 2026. No level, REP or challenges needed.
What position is the Penny Hardaway GOAT Build?
He's a Point Guard (PG), according to 2K's Season 2 Courtside Report.
How tall is the Penny Hardaway 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 Penny Hardaway 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 Penny Hardaway 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 Penny Hardaway GOAT Build taller than a normal point guard?
2K hasn't revealed it. The only GOAT point guard height 2K has talked about is Magic Johnson, who goes past the 6'7" limit for a Create Your Own PG.
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: