NBA 2K25 Best Builds for Every Position

With VC prices as steep as always, it's important to make sure you're using one of the best builds in NBA 2K25 before you start investing time and potentially money into powering it up. Many players prefer a more focused build, others want high shooting no matter the position, and some are aiming for an exciting name that other players will see while playing online.

To give you different options to consider, we've gathered ten of the best builds in NBA 2K25 across every position. You can always do your own customization, but at the very least this provides a starting point when you jump into the MyPLAYER builder.

Best Builds in NBA 2K25

It's much easier said than done to have one of the best builds in NBA 2K25, but part of the reason for that is every player's needs are different. Depending on your playstyle and position, you might need to tweak a build or could find the perfect fit right here.

While you can make plenty of adjustments in the build creator, don't forget that builds can't be altered after you've started a MyCAREER save. You may be able to use Cap Breakers and Max +1 to improve a few ratings or badges, but you need to consider the requirements for your favorite animations. You don't wanna get hyped to use one of the best jumpshots in NBA 2K25 only to realize it isn't available for your build.

In order to provide a varied selection of tested builds, we combed through many of the top NBA 2K content creators to gather at least two different builds for every single position. Feel free to skip down if you already know what you want, but unsure players should check out each one to see if a different position is a better fit for your favorite on-court style.

Best Center Builds

Often the tallest player on a team, center builds can be a powerful defensive weapon with just dunking and close shots in the arsenal. For those who want to diversify things a bit more and love getting green shots, there are center builds which have the towering height and defense while still keeping shooting ratings high. If these two aren't quite what you're looking for, you can check out our guide to the best center builds in NBA 2K25 for some extra options.

Defensive Anchor - 7' 0'' Center Build

First we have a Defensive Anchor build from creator Hollywood 2K, with excellent ratings in Offensive Rebound, Block, Interior Defense, and Standing Dunk. You'll have shades of Wilt Chamberlain, Clint Capela, and Rudy Gobert.

Be sure to check out Hollywood 2K's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen. 

2-Way 3-Level Scoring Threat - 7' 1'' Center Build

Next up, this build from creator Nell Nell delivers very high Mid-Range Shot and Three-Point Shot ratings as well as strong Defensive Rebound, Block, and Standing Dunk. You'll get shades of Kristaps Porzingis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Wendell Carter Jr.

Be sure to check out Nell Nell's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Best Point Guard Builds

Point guards are usually the best dribbler and passer on a team with a focus on defense and trying to steal the ball. However, it can be very useful to have high shooting ratings as well, especially if you're planning to spend a lot of time in The Park and other courts in The City rather than your NBA games.

Mid-Range Slasher - 6' 3'' Point Guard Build

Our first point guard build is from creator Uncle Demi, and this shorter build still brings top-notch Driving Dunk along with excellent ratings in Ball Handle, Mid-Range Shot, and Speed With Ball. You'll have shades of Sleepy Floyd, Damian Lillard, and De'Aaron Fox.

Be sure to check out Uncle Demi's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Sharpshooter - 6' 6'' Point Guard Build

Next, we have an excellent point guard option from creator Choc featuring top-notch ratings in Mid-Range and Three-Point Shot as well as solid Speed With Ball, Steal, and Speed. You'll have shades of Derek Harper, C.J. McCollum, and Jrue Holiday.

Be sure to check out Choc's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Best Shooting Guard Builds

While many players use point guards with high shooting, the shooting guard is normally the best shooter on each team. Good dribbling combined with excellent range come together so you can be counted on for clutch moments.

2-Way 3-Level Shot Creator - 6' 5'' Shooting Guard Build

First up, we have a great shooting guard build from NBA 2K Lab that pairs high Three-Point Shot with excellent Perimeter Defense and Steal ratings. You'll get shades of Byron Scott, Alex Caruso, and Derrick White.

Be sure to check out NBA 2K Lab's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

High Flyer - 6' 6'' Shooting Guard Build

Next, we have a shooting guard build from creator R1CH SOSA that's bringing insane Driving Dunk to the table along with solid Three-Point Shot, Ball Handle, and Speed. You'll get shades of Zach LaVine, Isaiah Rider, and Anthony Edwards.

Be sure to check out R1CH SOSA's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Best Power Forward Builds

It's not uncommon to find a center or power forward build that's interchangeable between the two positions, and that's because both tend to focus on rebounding and defending taller players. The big difference is that power forwards are usually more capable shooters from distance and aren't as restricted to scoring in the paint.

2-Way Board-Hunting Stretch - 6' 7'' Power Forward Build

First we have a great option from creator Brotha Jones that's on the smaller end of the usual power forward spectrum, but that won't matter as much with excellent rebounding and defense on top of your shooting skills. You'll have shades of Shawn Marion, Draymond Green, and Tori Eason.

Be sure to check out Brotha Jones' video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Swiss Army Knife - 6' 10'' Power Forward Build

We've also got one of the most uniquely versatile builds in NBA 2K25 from creator Uncle Demi, and it truly lives up to the name by delivering solid ratings in Mid-Range Shot, Three-Point Shot, Driving Layup, Driving Dunk, Perimeter Defense, Block, Defensive Rebound, and Speed. You'll get shades of Jabari Smith Jr., Paolo Banchero, and Tari Eason.

Be sure to check out Uncle Demi's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

Best Small Forward Builds

Last up, we're looking at the often versatile small forward position. Most small forwards tend to cover all areas of the court against players of any size, and you'll usually have solid shooting both from range and in the paint.

3 & D Wing - 6' 6'' Small Forward Build

First, we have a great defensive shooter from creator Uncle Demi, and great Three-Point Shot will come along with excellent Perimeter Defense as well as high Speed and Agility to keep you mobile. You'll have shades of Ron Artest, OG Anunoby, and Luguentz Dort.

Be sure to check out Uncle Demi's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.

2-Way 3-Level Shot Creator - 6' 8'' Small Forward Build

Finally for our last entry in this guide to the best builds in NBA 2K25, we've got a deadly shooter build at small forward from creator Stax Montana that pairs high shooting ratings with great Ball Handle, Perimeter Defense, and Speed. You'll get shades of Brandon Miller, Chris Mullin, and Paul George.

Be sure to check out StaxMontana's video to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen.