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As soon as you look to dive into NBA 2K24 MyCAREER, you'll be faced with the difficult decision of choosing the right build for your position. If you're looking to head into battle with the best center builds in NBA 2K24, we've got some of the absolute best options.
Here, we'll cover five different center builds across various build heights. If you need the best center build in NBA 2K24 for rebounding, scoring, or dominating in the paint, this is where you'll find it.
Best Center Builds in NBA 2K24
Knowing which build to choose in NBA 2K24 can be daunting, and the reality is it's extremely difficult to know right out of the gate what's going to be best for you. The best center build in NBA 2K24 for a player who prefers to dunk isn't going to be the ideal pick for someone who wants to get every rebound imaginable and still be able to score from the outside.
Here, we've got five of the best center builds in NBA 2K24 for you to use. All of the options here are from top YouTube creators who have tested these builds in the heat of competition, so find the one that best fits your style.
If you don't want to bother with every last attribute, check out our NBA 2K24 Best Builds Guide for details on some of the top template builds you can go with. After you know which one will fit best, use our guide to the best badges in NBA 2K24 to perfect your selection.
Floor-Spacing Rebounder - 6' 11'' Center Build
The first option we have is the Floor-Spacing Rebounder with an unstoppable 99 in Defensive Rebound from creator Hambo2K. This versatile build still boasts solid shooting ratings on top of lockdown defense, so it's a perfect choice for players looking to do both.
Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:
- Height: 6' 11''
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Wingspan: 7' 7''
- Close Shot: 57
- Driving Layup: 40
- Driving Dunk: 60
- Standing Dunk: 92
- Post Control: N/A
- Mid-Range Shot: 63
- Three-Point Shot: 78
- Free Throw: 58
- Pass Accuracy: 75
- Ball Handle: 40
- Speed With Ball: N/A
- Interior Defense: 77
- Perimeter Defense: 71
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 70
- Defensive Rebound: 99
- Speed: 71
- Acceleration: 61
- Strength: 84
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 92
If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made on this build, be sure to check out Hambo2K's video where this is the third build featured.
Diming Interior Scorer - 6' 11'' Center Build
Next up we've got another 6' 11'' build with less focus on shooting but a nearly unbeatable combo of Driving Dunk and Standing Dunk. This build from creator Uncle Demi is an absolute monster if you're looking to spend time in The Rec or Pro-Am.
Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:
- Height: 6' 11''
- Weight: 249 lbs
- Wingspan: 7' 9''
- Close Shot: 68
- Driving Layup: 88
- Driving Dunk: 93
- Standing Dunk: 92
- Post Control: 33
- Mid-Range Shot: 40
- Three-Point Shot: N/A
- Free Throw: 65
- Pass Accuracy: 90
- Ball Handle: 55
- Speed With Ball: N/A
- Interior Defense: 72
- Perimeter Defense: 37
- Steal: N/A
- Block: 87
- Offensive Rebound: 93
- Defensive Rebound: 85
- Speed: 65
- Acceleration: 50
- Strength: 92
- Vertical: 85
- Stamina: 96
If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made on this build, be sure to check out Uncle Demi's video featuring gameplay of it in action.
Diming Paint Beast - 7' 0'' Center Build
Another dunking machine at an even 7 feet tall is from creator LakerFan, and it's also a primary build they use in MyCAREER. You'll also have powerful driving layup and rebounding attributes at the same time.
Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:
- Height: 7' 0''
- Weight: 246 lbs
- Wingspan: 7' 10''
- Close Shot: 65
- Driving Layup: 70
- Driving Dunk: 89
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 30
- Mid-Range Shot: N/A
- Three-Point Shot: N/A
- Free Throw: 50
- Pass Accuracy: 95
- Ball Handle: 54
- Speed With Ball: 85
- Interior Defense: 85
- Perimeter Defense: 66
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 92
- Defensive Rebound: 93
- Speed: 67
- Acceleration: 52
- Strength: 90
- Vertical: 83
- Stamina: 96
If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made on this build, be sure to check out LakerFan's video where it is the first build featured.
Diming Mid-Range Threat - 7' 1'' Center Build
As we rise in height, this is an absolutely deadly center build courtesy of NBA 2K Lab, who have tons of resources on their own site as well. After several weeks of testing, this was a top option they landed on with the rebounding, standing dunk, and shooting attributes to make magic.
Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:
- Height: 7' 1''
- Weight: 246 lbs
- Wingspan: 7' 9''
- Close Shot: 55
- Driving Layup: 45
- Driving Dunk: 65
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 75
- Mid-Range Shot: 82
- Three-Point Shot: 76
- Free Throw: 71
- Pass Accuracy: 90
- Ball Handle: 55
- Speed With Ball: N/A
- Interior Defense: 82
- Perimeter Defense: 61
- Steal: 60
- Block: 87
- Offensive Rebound: 93
- Defensive Rebound: 88
- Speed: 60
- Acceleration: 45
- Strength: 90
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 92
If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made on this build, be sure to check out the NBA2KLab video breaking down every single aspect of how it'll work for you.
Glass Cleaner - 7' 2'' Center Build
Lastly we have one more build from Hambo2K for players looking to bring an insane 7' 2'' center to the court. This monster of a Glass Cleaner build is strong all around, but it's that 99 in Defensive Rebound that could make you go with this pick.
Here are all of the attributes for this NBA 2K24 build:
- Height: 7' 2''
- Weight: 246 lbs
- Wingspan: 7' 10''
- Close Shot: 60
- Driving Layup: 53
- Driving Dunk: 73
- Standing Dunk: 92
- Post Control: 30
- Mid-Range Shot: 60
- Three-Point Shot: 75
- Free Throw: 58
- Pass Accuracy: 75
- Ball Handle: 40
- Speed With Ball: 26
- Interior Defense: 77
- Perimeter Defense: 58
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 74
- Defensive Rebound: 99
- Speed: 54
- Acceleration: 46
- Strength: 90
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 92
If you want some additional insight on which badges to go with and why specific attribute decisions were made on this build, be sure to check out Hambo2K's video where this is the second build featured.