The NBA game allows gamers to create players of their own. And these creations can be custom-tailored as per specific needs as well. There are different positions in a basketball team, much like any team sport. Depending on the Build’s details, they can specialize in specific positions. So, if you want different custom builds, especially for other positions, NBA 2K23 allows you to do it.
We will discuss the different specifications you can use to create your custom builds. Initially, we will show the best builds you can have to take care of the leading man positions of Basketball: center, power forward, small forward, point guard, and shooting guard. On top of these five essential position builds, we will also include two extra ones to give you more options in terms of Build. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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NBA 2k23 BEST Builds 2023
Best Builds In NBA 2k23
Our guide will explain the five best builds you can use in NBA 2k23. Following are the builds that we recommend playing within NBA 2K23.
Power Forward Build
These are the best possible settings and attributes regarding a player’s Build to get yourself the best Power Forward build. This is an essential likely responsible for much of the team’s scoring.
First, we will see the best Body Settings, followed by the attributes and then the takeovers.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 8 inches
Weight: 262 lbs
Wingspan: 7 ft 6 inches
Body Shape: Burly
Finishing Attributes
Close Shot: 42
Driving Layup: 55
Driving Dunk: 75
Standing Dunk: 75
Post Control: 30
Shooting Attributes
Mid-Range Shot: 72
Three-Point Shot: 84
Free Throw: 73
Playmaking Attributes
Pass Accuracy: 74
Ball Handle: 40
Speed with Ball: 30
Defense attributes
Interior Defense: 99
Perimeter Defense: 88
Steal: 53
Block: 94
Offensive Rebound: 99
Defensive Rebound: 99
Physicals attributes
Speed: 80
Acceleration: 71
Strength: 89
Vertical: 59
Stamina: 86
Primary Takeover: Finishing Moves
Secondary Takeover: See the Future
Inside Center Build
These are the best possible settings and attributes regarding a player’s Build to get yourself the best Power Forward build. This is a position much crucial as this holds the team together and acts as the primary playmaker.
First, we will see the best Body Settings, followed by the attributes and then the takeovers.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 10 inches
Weight: 248 lbs
Wingspan: 7 ft 3 inches
Body Shape: Built
Finishing Attributes:
Close Shot: 66
Driving Layup: 73
Driving Dunk: 93
Standing Dunk: 94
Post Control: 94
Shooting attributes:
Mid-Range Shot: 45
Three-Point Shot: 30
Free Throw: 70
Playmaking attributes:
Pass Accuracy: 67
Ball Handle: 44
Speed with Ball: 25
Defense attributes:
Interior Defense: 88
Perimeter Defense: 74
Steal: 41
Block: 93
Offensive Rebound: 93
Defensive Rebound: 94
Physicals attributes:
Speed: 74
Acceleration: 69
Strength: 89
Vertical: 73
Stamina: 89
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: See the Future
The Small Forward Build
Another critical position is that of a small forward. The small forward stays on the defense when needed, but it always stays on the lookout for rebounds and counter-attacking opportunities. So having a strong small forward can be a make or break for a team. Now let’s see the attributes and settings you can select for the best Build regarding a small forward.
First, we will see the best Body Settings, followed by the attributes and then the takeovers.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 10 inches
Weight: 200 lbs
Wingspan: 7 ft 5 inches
Body Shape: Solid
Finishing attributes
Close Shot: 93
Driving Layup: 75
Driving Dunk: 93
Standing Dunk: 75
Post Control: 25
Shooting attributes
Mid-Range Shot: 70
Three-Point Shot: 85
Free Throw: 75
Playmaking attributes
Pass Accuracy: 80
Ball Handle: 80
Speed with Ball: 73
Defense attributes
Interior Defense: 65
Perimeter Defense: 83
Steal: 80
Block: 80
Offensive Rebound: 69
Defensive Rebound: 70
Physical attributes
Speed: 80
Acceleration: 79
Strength: 40
Vertical: 82
Stamina: 95
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Advanced Gathers
The Shooting Guard Build
The shooting Guard position primarily handles shooting and dribbling of the ball. At times the position also is responsible for keeping an eye on the rest of the players to look for any possible scoring opportunities. If there is a possibility to score, they will take it. If not, then they will help set up plays for their teammates.
So let’s see the body settings, attributes, and takeovers best suit this Build.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 7 inches
Weight: 180 lbs
Wingspan: 6 ft 10 inches
Body Shape: Slight
Finishing attributes
Close Shot: 51
Driving Layup: 71
Driving Dunk: 79
Standing Dunk: 29
Post Control: 25
Shooting attributes
Mid-Range Shot: 81
Three-Point Shot: 93
Free Throw: 83
Playmaking attributes
Pass Accuracy: 80
Ball Handle: 88
Speed with Ball: 85
Defense attributes
Interior Defense: 26
Perimeter Defense: 86
Steal: 78
Block: 25
Offensive Rebound: 25
Defensive Rebound: 58
Physicals attributes
Speed: 87
Acceleration: 84
Strength: 36
Vertical: 59
Stamina: 90
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Team Ratings Boost
The Point Guard Build
Point Guard is the most critical position for any team, as they are the ones that have the ball most of the time. They don’t go close to the nets to score often, but they are excellent at hitting 3-pointers. They are the ones primarily responsible for scoring 3-pointers for the team.
So let’s see what body settings, attributes, and takeovers make the best point guard.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 9 inches
Weight: 185 lbs
Wingspan: 7 ft 4 inches
Body Shape: Defined
Finishing attributes
Close Shot: 76
Driving Layup: 80
Driving Dunk: 86
Standing Dunk: 75
Post Control: 25
Shooting attributes
Mid-Range Shot: 79
Three-Point Shot: 85
Free Throw: 63
Playmaking attributes
Pass Accuracy: 75
Ball Handle: 87
Speed with Ball: 76
Defense attributes
Interior Defense: 84
Perimeter Defense: 86
Steal: 85
Block: 87
Offensive Rebound: 25
Defensive Rebound: 57
Physicals attributes
Speed: 83
Acceleration: 81
Strength: 71
Vertical: 75
Stamina: 90
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Pull-up Precision
All-Around Build
Apart from the conventional positional builds in NBA 2k23, we also include an additional all-around build if you want a jack of all players. In certain situations, an all-around build player can be a match-winner for you.
Body Settings
Height: 6 ft 2 inches
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 6 ft 11 inches
Body Shape: Built
Finishing attributes
Close Shot: 77
Driving Layup: 76
Driving Dunk: 84
Standing Dunk: 25
Post Control: 25
Shooting attributes
Mid-Range Shot: 78
Three-Point Shot: 87
Free Throw: 79
Playmaking attributes
Pass Accuracy: 80
Ball Handle: 94
Speed with Ball: 88
Defense attributes
Interior Defense: 37
Perimeter Defense: 80
Steal: 81
Block: 66
Offensive Rebound: 25
Defensive Rebound: 63
Physicals attributes
Speed: 87
Acceleration: 84
Strength: 74
Vertical: 70
Stamina: 91
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Spot-Up Precision
Additional tips for Build:
Bulky Builds: Usually, building weight-heavy players would mean they would move around slower around the court. But there is a catch to it in the Career mode. When you make bulkier players, you get more attributes for them. And even if the players move slower than low-weight players, the difference is not dramatic. So in the career mode, we suggest you stick to bulkier builds if you want higher numbers in terms of attributes.
Be smart about the attributes: Depending on the type of playstyle you expect from your Build, you must pick the attributes correctly. For instance, if you want a player that plays for the team and works as a playmaker, you must prioritize attributes like speed, acceleration, and ball handling. On the contrary, if you want a more physical player that scores a lot, then you need to be smart about picking the finishing moves and dribbling abilities.
Building hybrid players: If you do not want to stress too much about having different kinds of players, you can simply build a collection of hybrid players whose attributes are suitable for all positions. Depending on your need, you can then adjust the attributes of these hybrid players to either make a point guard, a playmaker, or anything else.
So this is all about the best builds of NBA 2k23. If you have any questions or queries about this article, comment below, and we will reply. Also, check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more helpful information.