Interior Enforcer
REB · IDEF · STR
Add FIN, BLK and ATH before chasing spacing.
Tradeoff: Stable floor, but a poor 3PT grade narrows the offensive ceiling.
Real engine data · PF
Best Power Forward build
PF begins on the glass: REB leads the weighting, IDEF and STR establish the interior floor, and FIN plus spacing decide whether the build is more than a defensive specialist.
Position identity
Power Forward is a frontcourt role with a real perimeter escape hatch. REB, IDEF, STR, and FIN form the dependable base, while 3PT and PDEF each carry enough weight to create a modern two-way build. The position punishes guard-heavy drafts, but it also punishes the old-school build that cannot score outside one lane.
Guide benchmark
92
OVR
No guessed rankings
Every attribute weight
These values are read directly from the same OVR formula used after your 13th pick. Weight share shows how much of the position's normalized rating comes from that slot; a better grade still matters at every weight.
| Rank | Attribute | Meaning | Weight | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REB | Rebounding | 3.0 | 14.6% |
| 2 | IDEF | Interior Defense | 2.5 | 12.2% |
| 3 | FIN | Finishing | 2.0 | 9.8% |
| 4 | STR | Strength / Physicality | 2.0 | 9.8% |
| 5 | 3PT | Three-Point Shooting | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 6 | ATH | Athleticism | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 7 | BLK | Blocks | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 8 | DNK | Dunking | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 9 | PDEF | Perimeter Defense | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 10 | CLU | Clutch / IQ | 1.0 | 4.9% |
| 11 | MID | Midrange | 1.0 | 4.9% |
| 12 | PAS | Passing / Vision | 1.0 | 4.9% |
| 13 | HAN | Ball Handle | 0.5 | 2.4% |
Rounds 1–13
Draft plan
- 01
Take A-range REB aggressively. Its 3.0 weight stands alone and anchors every PF archetype.
- 02
Add one interior protector from IDEF, STR, or BLK, prioritizing IDEF because its 2.5 weight is significantly larger.
- 03
Choose the offensive route deliberately: FIN/DNK for pressure or 3PT/PDEF for a modern two-way four.
- 04
Use ATH to connect the sheet and avoid spending early premium picks on HAN. Ball handling has only a 0.5 PF weight.
Three viable identities
Choose a build route
Stretch Four
REB · 3PT · IDEF
Use PDEF and ATH for switchability, with FIN as the inside counter.
Tradeoff: Harder to draft because elite shooting and elite big-man grades may arrive on different spins.
Rim Runner
REB · FIN · ATH
Add STR, DNK and one defensive anchor.
Tradeoff: Explosive profile that can still suffer if IDEF remains average.
From the current 94-player pool
Premium attribute donors
You may steal an attribute from any player on the spun team; the donor does not need to play PF. These are the first top-grade candidates found in the live fan-simulation dataset for the five largest weights.
Rebounding
REB
Weight 3.0
- Jayson Tatum2025 Boston CelticsA+
- Nikola Jokic2025 Denver NuggetsA+
- Michael Porter Jr.2025 Denver NuggetsA+
- Dennis Rodman1996 Chicago BullsA+
Interior Defense
IDEF
Weight 2.5
- Chet Holmgren2025 Oklahoma City ThunderA+
- Kristaps Porzingis2025 Boston CelticsA+
- Dennis Rodman1996 Chicago BullsA+
- Draymond Green2017 Golden State WarriorsA+
Finishing
FIN
Weight 2.0
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2025 Oklahoma City ThunderA+
- Jalen Williams2025 Oklahoma City ThunderA+
- Jayson Tatum2025 Boston CelticsA+
- Jaylen Brown2025 Boston CelticsA+
Strength / Physicality
STR
Weight 2.0
- Dennis Rodman1996 Chicago BullsA+
- Shaquille O'Neal2001 Los Angeles LakersA+
- OG Anunoby2025 New York KnicksA+
- Kevin McHale1986 Boston CelticsA+
Three-Point Shooting
3PT
Weight 1.5
- Chet Holmgren2025 Oklahoma City ThunderA+
- Jayson Tatum2025 Boston CelticsA+
- Kristaps Porzingis2025 Boston CelticsA+
- Derrick White2025 Boston CelticsA+
Ratings are illustrative fan simulation data, not official NBA ratings.
Spend rerolls with intent
Reroll rules
- Reroll an early roster with no A-range REB or IDEF when both are open; those two slots account for the strongest PF foundation.
- Keep elite 3PT once REB is safe. Stretch value is harder to replace than another acceptable interior grade.
- Never burn a late reroll on HAN while FIN, STR, ATH, PDEF, or BLK remains weak. Each has materially more PF weight.
Information changes the plan
Mode strategy
- Classic
- Use visible grades to build REB/IDEF first, then decide whether the roster quality favors stretch or rim pressure.
- Blind
- Known rebounders, interior defenders, and strong finishers are safer than guessing which wing has an adequate big-man grade.
- Chaos
- REB, ATH, PDEF, 3PT and FIN transfer well across SF, PF and C, reducing the hidden-position risk.
What drags the OVR down
Common PF mistakes
| Mistake | Why it costs | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting a giant guard | HAN carries 0.5 weight and PAS only 1.0, so creation cannot replace the frontcourt base. | Solve REB and IDEF before adding a playmaking luxury. |
| Ignoring perimeter value | 3PT and PDEF both carry 1.5 weight—equal to ATH, DNK, or BLK. | Add at least one spacing or switch-defense answer. |
| Taking BLK before IDEF | BLK is useful, but IDEF has a full extra point of PF weight. | Choose the better grade when close; otherwise prioritize IDEF first. |
Calculated by the live engine
92 OVR planning target
This target is a modern PF: elite rebounding and interior defense, real strength and finishing, plus enough shooting and perimeter defense to avoid one-dimensional play.
3PT
B+
MID
B
FIN
A
DNK
A-
HAN
C+
PAS
B
PDEF
A-
IDEF
A+
BLK
A
REB
A+
ATH
A
STR
A
CLU
B+
This is a planning benchmark, not a guaranteed draft or season result. Every run still depends on team spins and available donors.
Power Forward FAQ
What is the best PF attribute?
REB has the highest PF weight at 3.0. IDEF follows at 2.5, making those the safest first two priorities.
Can a stretch PF score well?
Yes. 3PT has a meaningful 1.5 weight, but it must sit on top of REB and interior competence rather than replace them.
Is BLK more important than STR?
No in this engine. STR carries 2.0 PF weight while BLK carries 1.5, though an A+ block grade can still beat a weak strength option.