Best Center Builds in NBA 2K25

With so many tiny variations for players to make, finding the best build in NBA 2K25 for your playstyle is no easy task. That's especially true when you have limited VC to beef up the ratings on your build, so it's good to look at several different options before spending too much. Here, we'll outline five of the best center builds in NBA 2K25 across different heights with their own unique strengths.

Best Center Builds in NBA 2K25

Before you go committing yourself to a specific build, it's important to explore your options and determine what kind of playstyle you prefer. You can test each of these builds after creating them, but it also may be good to spend some time in MyNBA, Learn2K, or Play Now to make sure you know which ratings will be most important for your own style.

Here, we've got five of the best center builds in NBA 2K25 sourced from some of the top YouTube creators that have tested these builds in the heat of competition. While center builds don't always have the most exciting names, there are different core strengths across each one depending on what you'll need in MyCAREER.

2-Way 3-Level Playmaker - 6' 8'' Center Build

This first build from creator Brotha Jones offers strong Defensive Rebound and Speed, and the Mid-Range Shot rating is high enough you should be able to use one of the best jumpshots in NBA 2K25. You'll have shades of Jack Sikma, Nikola Vucevic, and Domantas Sabonis.

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

Defensive Anchor - 6' 9'' Center Build

Our next build from creator ClutchUpNext brings excellent Offensive Rebound and Defensive Rebound ratings while it keeps shooting in the paint with high Close Shot and Standing Dunk. You'll have shades of Ben Wallace, Clint Capela, and Steven Adams.

Be sure to check out ClutchUpNext's video where this is the next to last build featured to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen. 

Defensive Anchor - 7' 0'' Center Build

Next up we have a similar Defensive Anchor build from creator Hollywood 2K, but this version has stronger Post Control, Interior Defense, and Block ratings in exchange for a few tweaks including lower Speed. 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. 

Defensive Anchor - 7' 3'' Center Build

Last up, we have one more Defensive Anchor build from creator Brotha Jones towering at 7' 3'' for those who want the tallest player possible in NBA 2K25. The build pairs excellent rebounding with high Post Control, Standing Dunk, and Interior Defense. You'll have shades of Wilt Chamberlain, Rudy Gobert, and Ivica Zubac.

Be sure to check out Brotha Jones' video where this is the second build featured to get additional details about which badges and animations could fit the build as well as explanations of why certain ratings were chosen. While these builds should be strong throughout the year, you may want to subscribe to the creators listed here in case they release future builds should an NBA 2K25 update affect preferred ratings in certain areas.