The small forward position is easily the most versatile in NBA 2K22. Not only do they need to need to be able to put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble, but they’re also required to pass, rebound and defend at an elite level as well. Meaning that small forwards need to have a strong overall game to succeed in the NBA.
As a result, it can be incredibly difficult to decide which small forward is worth pursuing in NBA 2K22, since there’s so much importance placed on the position and so many talented players to choose from. So, to help you get started, we’ve created an NBA 2K22 tier list ranking all of the best small forwards in the game.
NBA 2K22 Best Small Forwards Tier List (April 2024)
NBA 2K ratings fluctuate throughout the regular season and playoffs depending on player performance and sustainability. So, the following rankings are based on their attributes and abilities by the end of the 2021-22 NBA season (including the playoffs).
Here is our official NBA 2K22 small forwards tier list:
Tier S Players
- LeBron James (96), Los Angeles Lakers
- Kevin Durant (96), Brooklyn Nets
- Kawhi Leonard (95), Los Angeles Clippers
Tier A Players
- Jimmy Butler (92), Miami Heat
- Jayson Tatum (90), Boston Celtics
- DeMar DeRozan (90), Chicago Bulls
- Khris Middleton (86), Milwaukee Bucks
- Brandon Ingram (85), New Orleans Pelicans
- R.J. Barrett (85), New York Knicks
Tier B Players
- Mikal Bridges (83), Phoenix Suns
- Andrew Wiggins (83), Golden State Warriors
- T.J. Warren (82), Brooklyn Nets
- Kyle Kuzma (82), Washington Wizards
- Keldon Johnson (82), San Antonio Spurs
- Gordon Hayward (81), Charlotte Hornets
- OG Anunoby (81), Toronto Raptors
- Saddiq Bey (81), Detroit Pistons
Related: NBA 2K22 Best Shooting Guards Tier List (July 2022)
Tier C Players
- Bojan Bogdanovic (81), Utah Jazz
- Dillon Brooks (81), Memphis Grizzlies
- Michael Porter Jr. (80), Denver Nuggets
- Josh Hart (80), Portland Trail Blazers
- Harrison Barnes (80), Sacramento Kings
- Jonathan Isaac (80), Orlando Magic
- Jonathan Kuminga (79), Golden State Warriors
- Carmelo Anthony (79), Los Angeles Lakers
- Jarred Vanderbilt (79), Utah Jazz
- Franz Wagner (79), Orlando Magic
Tier D Players
- Kyle Anderson (79), Minnesota Timberwolves
- Hamidou Diallo (79), Detroit Pistons
- Deni Avdija (78), Washington Wizards
- De’Andre Hunter (78), Atlanta Hawks
- Dorian Finney-Smith (78), Dallas Mavericks
- Herbert Jones (78), New Orleans Pelicans
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (78), Charlotte Hornets
- Jae-Sean Tate (78), Houston Rockets
- Rui Hachimura (77), Washington Wizards
- Otto Porter Jr. (77), Toronto Raptors
Tier E Players
- Darius Bazley (77), Oklahoma City Thunder
- Isaiah Roby (77), San Antonio Spurs
- Cam Reddish (77), New York Knicks
- Matisse Thybulle (77), Philadelphia 76ers
- Oshae Brissett (76), Indiana Pacers
- Joe Harris (76), Brooklyn Nets
- Nassir Little (76), Portland Trail Blazers
- Terrance Mann (76), Los Angeles Clippers
Tier F Players
- Nicolas Batum (76), Los Angeles Clippers
- Isaac Okoro (76), Cleveland Cavaliers
- Devin Vassell (76), San Antonio Spurs
- Joe Ingles (76), Milwaukee Bucks
That concludes our NBA 2K22 tier list ranking all of the best small forwards in the game. In the meantime, be sure to check out some of our other NBA 2K content here at Gamer Journalist. Like all NBA 2K23 editions and cover athletes explained or how much does each edition of NBA 2K23 cost?
