No team in NBA 2K25 is complete without a meta center build as their big man, which is one of the most impactful positions on the court.
Whether you are a board-snatching Paint Beast, dominant Post Scorer, or even a seven-foot sniper, centers play a crucial role in every line-up. They are expected to set screens, control the glass, and be a defensive anchor for their side.
It is one of the easiest roles to play but also one of the hardest to master. Intangibles like basketball IQ, off-ball movement, and defensive positioning will come with time. However, even the best players in the world can’t save a bad build, with a mistake in the MyPlayer Builder potentially costing you a lot of VC and time.
To avoid missing out on unlocking key animations like the best jumpshots or best dunk packages, you’ll need to get your build just right. To help you out, we’ve put together these five recommended center builds to dominate in NBA 2K25.
Playmaking Inside-Out Threat
- Height: 7’0″
- Weight: 241 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’5″
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 76
- Driving Layup: 49
- Driving Dunk: 69
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 61
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 69
- Three-Point Shot: 79
- Free Throw: 57
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 87
- Ball Handle: 52
- Speed With Ball: 31
Defense
- Interior Defense: 77
- Perimeter Defense: 41
- Steal: 67
- Block: 93
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 96
- Defensive Rebound: 83
Physicals
- Speed: 71
- Agility: 51
- Strength: 91
- Vertical: 83
Glass Cleaners are the best overall centers this year, with rebounding being more important than ever. If you control the glass, the other team can’t afford to miss shots, and this build does just that. With a 96 Offensive Rebound, it gets HoF Boxout Beast, Pogo Stick, and Rebound Chaser. While 83 Defensive Rebound is fairly low, these badges make it a non-issue, as you’ll hardly ever lose a rebound.
Outside of rebounding, this build offers elite playmaking, with 87 Pass Accuracy unlocking Gold Break Starter and Dimer. It can also stretch the floor, with a 79 Three-Point Shot being reliable for open shots, and it is a dominant defender. That 93 Block stat isn’t just for show; it unlocks HoF High-Flying Denier and Gold Paint Patroller, giving Slashers plenty to think about before they attack the rim.
3-Level-Scoring Paint Beast
- Height: 7’3″
- Weight: 244 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’8″
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 87
- Driving Layup: 70
- Driving Dunk: 57
- Standing Dunk: 95
- Post Control: 79
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 83
- Three-Point Shot: 78
- Free Throw: 60
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 75
- Ball Handle: 30
- Speed With Ball: 25
Defense
- Interior Defense: 88
- Perimeter Defense: 38
- Steal: 43
- Block: 84
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 92
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: 55
- Agility: 44
- Strength: 84
- Vertical: 72
This build does it all, with its 95 Standing Dunk, 87 Close Shot, and 92 Offensive Rebound making it the ultimate Class Cleaner. If that somehow doesn’t work, you can rely on its 78 Three-Point Shot to stretch the floor, as well as Gold Brick Wall to set screens and create open looks for your teammates.
3-Level-Scoring Board Hunter
- Height: 7’0″
- Weight: 253 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’3″
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 92
- Driving Layup: 40
- Driving Dunk: 60
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 95
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 89
- Three-Point Shot: 80
- Free Throw: 67
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 75
- Ball Handle: 50
- Speed With Ball: 28
Defense
- Interior Defense: 80
- Perimeter Defense: 40
- Steal: 38
- Block: 84
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 85
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: 68
- Agility: 55
- Strength: 95
- Vertical: 70
This Post Scorer build is designed to dominate inside, using its colossal 95 Post Control, 95 Strength, 92 Close Shot, and 90 Standing Dunk to score all around the paint. It can also stretch the floor extremely well, having both 80 Three-Point Shot and 89 Mid-Range Shot, with the latter also giving it a lethal post fade and hop shot.
When you aren’t dominating down low, this build can utilize HoF Brick Wall to set hard-hitting screens, as well as Silver Dimer and Silver Paint Patroller to create and stop shots. All in all, this is a very well-rounded center that will force teams to send double and even triple teams to stop it, and even then you’ll probably still score.
3-Level Scoring Threat
- Height: 6’10”
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Wingspan: 6’10”
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 86
- Driving Layup: 85
- Driving Dunk: 87
- Standing Dunk: 57
- Post Control: 61
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 93
- Three-Point Shot: 86
- Free Throw: 70
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 78
- Ball Handle: 75
- Speed With Ball: 67
Defense
- Interior Defense: 74
- Perimeter Defense: 47
- Steal: 73
- Block: 84
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 60
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: 77
- Agility: 65
- Strength: 83
- Vertical: 75
With many centers being tall Glass Cleaners this year, why not make a build they aren’t prepared to guard? This Stretch 5 is a playmaking big man that can shoot at an elite level, thanks to its 93 Mid-Range Shot and 86 Three-Point Shot. It can also dribble in a way that no center should be able to, with 75 Ball Handle unlocking meta animations like Kevin Durant’s escape move, hesitation, and spin.
If your matchup drops deep and leaves you open, this build can rain down threes for fun. If they play high and try to guard you, its rapid speed, 87 Driving Dunk, and 85 Driving Layup mean you can fly past them and finish at the rim. Most centers won’t be able to guard this build at all, leaving you to rack up points and take advantage of a never-ending mismatch.
2-Way Interior Threat
- Height: 6’10”
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’6″
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 73
- Driving Layup: 70
- Driving Dunk: 89
- Standing Dunk: 81
- Post Control: 48
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 33
- Three-Point Shot: 25
- Free Throw: 57
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 78
- Ball Handle: 49
- Speed With Ball: 47
Defense
- Interior Defense: 84
- Perimeter Defense: 73
- Steal: 73
- Block: 97
Rebounding
- Offensive Rebound: 75
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: 77
- Agility: 71
- Strength: 81
- Vertical: 83
This build is a Rim Protector, designed to stop shots at your rim while slamming down lobs on the opponent’s. Having 97 Block, 84 Interior Defense, 89 Driving Dunk, and 81 Standing Dunk makes this an easy enough task, with that Block stat in particular making Slashers think twice about attacking the rim. If they do try something, HoF Paint Patroller, High-Flying Denier, and Pogo Stick gives you the tools to stop them.
On offense, you will want to set constant screens and roll to the rim if the opportunity arises. This build has no shooting at all and can’t create its own shot, so it’s best to focus on getting teammates open instead. It may not be the flashiest MyPlayer, but a dominant and versatile defender like this can single-handedly win games if used right.
That’s all for the best center builds in NBA 2K25. For more MyCareer guides, check out the best builds for all positions, how to get VC fast, and where to claim daily rewards.
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