Above The Rim features playable characters inspired by real NBA players’ playstyles, archetypes, and signatures. Here is the current roster mapping (game name first, followed by the NBA resemblance and key playstyle). There are 17 characters as of the latest stress test.
Full Character Roster Table
| Character (In-Game) | NBA Player Resemblance | Playstyle Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Noah | LaMelo Ball | Guard handling, clean dribbles, double clutch, side fade |
| Jace | Derrick Jones Jr. | Flashy dunk package, highlight plays |
| Darius | Bam Adebayo | Big with limited current kit / dribble moves |
| Cam | Kevin Durant | All-around scorer: side fades, threes, dribbling, defense |
| Griffin | Anthony Davis | Post fades, back fade, dunks, strong blocks/defense |
| Darren | Seth Curry-style | Clean sharpshooter / jumper |
| Nate | Anthony Edwards | Layups, back fades, threes, dribbles, contact dunks |
| Justin | Paolo Banchero-style | Newer forward kit (developing) |
| Nick | Nikola Jokić-style | Skilled big / center slot |
| Xavier | Kyrie Irving / Uncle Drew | Flashy dribbles, scoring, highlight handles |
| Isaac | Ricky Rubio-style | Guard resemblance (minimal kit detail) |
| Evan | James Harden-style | Scorer (kit still filling out) |
| Raymond | LeBron James | Power finisher, dribbles, powerful/contact dunks |
| Caleb | Stephen Curry-style | Fast sharpshooter, dribbles, pick-and-roll/pop |
| Corbin | Joel Embiid | Back/side/turnaround fades, dunks, threes |
| Thomas | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Dunking, defense, zero-step, athleticism |
| Devin | Kawhi Leonard | Clean jumper, dribbles (lockdown potential) |
Top Recommendations by Playstyle
- Best All-Around: Cam (Kevin Durant) – Versatile scoring and defense.
- Best Shooter: Caleb (Curry), Cam, or Darren.
- Best Dunking/Rim Attack: Nate (Edwards), Raymond (LeBron), Thomas (Giannis), or Jace.
- Best Defense/Big: Thomas, Griffin, or Corbin.
Note: Kits are still being developed/updated during stress tests — some characters (especially newer ones) have lighter move sets that will expand. Playstyles can shift with patches.
This mapping helps you pick characters that match your preferred NBA archetype (shooter, slasher, big, etc.). For the latest changes, check in-game or recent community videos. Enjoy balling in Above The Rim!
