NBA 2K22 Best Builds Guide

In NBA 2K22, there are several positions and builds to choose from including Point Guards, Shooting Guards, and Centers. For success, It is pivotal to have a build that plays to your and your team’s strengths.

This guide will explore several builds across several positions in NBA 2K22. We’ll break down attributes, badges, animations, and more for both old-gen and next-gen versions of the game.

NBA 2K22 Best Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

NBA 2K22 isn’t vastly different from its predecessor when it comes down to player builds, however, a few new skills have been added to the mix along with a reworked badge system and more detailed stats for next-gen and PC versions of the game.

Builds between both current-gen and old-gen versions of the game are fairly similar, however, you will not be making use of pie chart and player attributes on the next-gen versions. The following builds will help you reach new heights in the MyCareer portion of NBA 2K22

Skill Breakdown

The Skill Breakdown section while crafting the build lets you decide the finishing, shooting, playmaking, defense/rebounding skills of your Player.

Finishing skill is all about offense. If a player has better finishing skills, they’ll be able to score a basket more easily.

Shooting skill too reflects the offensive skills of your Player. With better shooting skills, they can make long passes and score three-pointer baskets with ease.

Defense/rebounding skills come in handy when a player is standing in a defensive position. With better defensive skills, your Player will be able to steal the ball, despite any challenging dribble at the other end.

Lastly, half of the game relies on keeping control of the ball and making well-timed passes. This skill relies on the playmaking skill of your Player build.

Next comes the Physical Profile of your character.

Physical Profile

The Physical Profile of your build defines the Player’s agility, strength, and Vertical.

The agility defines how quick your Player is across the court. If you want to maximize your shooting and dunking skills, putting more points into agility is the way to go. Strength determines how long your Player can maintain his ground while trying to steal a ball from the opponent.

Finally, vertical stats determine your Player’s ability to jump and the time they can take to reach their highest point.

Player Physique

The Player’s Physique is dependent on his body shape, height, weight, and wingspan. Other than the body shape, each attribute has a role to play in the Player’s performance, including the skillset.

Height is responsible for determining the speed and acceleration of the Player. Tall players will be less speedy. Height also plays a crucial role in the dribbling speed of your Player. Shorter players can dribble faster than taller players.

Weight will affect the strength and speed of the Player. Players who have more weight will be leading the way when it comes to strength. However, they’ll have less speed.

Wingspan defines the length of your arms. Wingspan has a direct impact on your Player’s strength. Reducing the wingspan will increase the strength.

Now that you’re aware of all the build options that you’ll be coming across while building a player, below we’ve given some of the best builds you can craft for each position in NBA 2K22.

Best Point Guard Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

Point Guards drive your team’s offense in NBA 2K22. They are on the front lines and will have the ball in their hands for the majority of the match. The latter makes them an excellent pick for beginner builds as you won’t be fumbling around trying to get your hands on the ball.

Their short height gives them a tactical advantage to their offensive capabilities.

Point Guard Build #1 (Playmaking Shot Creator)

The Playmaking Shot Creator build is all about speed and verticality so select your physical stats accordingly. Select the pie chart with the highest percentage of Playmaking.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	57
Driving Layup	69
Driving Dunk	64
Standing Dunk	25
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	90
Three-Point Shot	87
Free Throw	90
Post Fade	51
Pass Accuracy	88
Ball Handle	87
Post Control	44
Interior Defense	42
Perimeter Defense	75
Lateral Quickness	75
Steal	80
Block	49
Offensive Rebound	52
Defensive Rebound	65
Speed	87
Strength	46
Acceleration	86
Vertical	64
Height	6’3”
Weight	173 lbs.
Wingspan	75.0”
Takeover	Spot Up Shooter

Point Guard Build #2 (Slasher)

The Second Point Guard build is slightly different to the previous one. However, its still equally as effective at shooting and finishing. This build mainly focuses on speed. Select the pie chart which has the highest percentage of finishing. Pick your physical stats to focus on agility and speed.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	85
Driving Layup	91
Driving Dunk	80
Standing Dunk	36
Post Hook	50
Mid-Range Shot	78
Three-Point Shot	79
Free Throw	86
Post Fade	85
Pass Accuracy	77
Ball Handle	83
Post Control	33
Interior Defense	34
Perimeter Defense	76
Lateral Quickness	74
Steal	80
Block	27
Offensive Rebound	28
Defensive Rebound	61
Speed	86
Strength	52
Acceleration	85
Vertical	72
Height	6’5”
Weight	175 lbs.
Wingspan	79.7”
Takeover	Slasher

Point Guard Build #3 (Slashing Playmaker)

Like the previous two builds, this one also works well at dominating the court because of its shooting and finishing skills. Once again, select the pie chart with the highest percentage of Playmaking. Pick your physical stats to focus on agility and speed.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	85
Driving Layup	91
Driving Dunk	80
Standing Dunk	36
Post Hook	50
Mid-Range Shot	81
Three-Point Shot	79
Free Throw	60
Post Fade	87
Pass Accuracy	78
Ball Handle	83
Post Control	53
Interior Defense	34
Perimeter Defense	78
Lateral Quickness	74
Steal	80
Block	27
Offensive Rebound	28
Defensive Rebound	61
Speed	85
Strength	52
Acceleration	86
Vertical	72
Height	6’3”
Weight	173 lbs.
Wingspan	82.3”
Takeover	Spot Up Shooter

Point Guard Build #4 (Playmaker)

Since this build is all about playmaking, we’ll be going with the pie chart that has the highest percentage of playmaking once again. Center your physical stats around agility.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	57
Driving Layup	79
Driving Dunk	70
Standing Dunk	26
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	77
Three-Point Shot	72
Free Throw	84
Post Fade	46
Pass Accuracy	91
Ball Handle	85
Post Control	55
Interior Defense	54
Perimeter Defense	73
Lateral Quickness	73
Steal	71
Block	29
Offensive Rebound	60
Defensive Rebound	71
Speed	89
Strength	47
Acceleration	86
Vertical	68
Height	6’7”
Weight	186 lbs.
Wingspan	82.0”
Takeover	Playmaker

Point Guard Build #5 (2-Way Pass-First Point)

Build no. 5 focuses mainly on agility, pick the physical stats accordingly. For this build, select any pie chart that has high and/or equal percentages of Defense and Shooting.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	56
Driving Layup	77
Driving Dunk	72
Standing Dunk	25
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	83
Three-Point Shot	80
Free Throw	88
Post Fade	76
Pass Accuracy	78
Ball Handle	77
Post Control	28
Interior Defense	42
Perimeter Defense	85
Lateral Quickness	85
Steal	92
Block	55
Offensive Rebound	40
Defensive Rebound	71
Speed	88
Strength	52
Acceleration	87
Vertical	71
Height	6’5”
Weight	178 lbs.
Wingspan	85.1”
Takeover	Lockdown Defender

Point Guard Build #6 (2-Way Shot Creator)

This build is fairly similar to the previous one, you’ll once again choose a pie has high and/or equal percentages of Defense and Shooting, while strength should make up most of your physical stats.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	63
Driving Layup	81
Driving Dunk	85
Standing Dunk	25
Post Control	25
Mid-Range Shot	85
Three-Point Shot	89
Free Throw	25
Pass Accuracy	75
Ball Handle	90
Speed with Ball	90
Interior Defense	25
Perimeter Defense	85
Steal	82
Block	25
Offensive Rebound	25
Defensive Rebound	25
Speed	92
Strength	25
Acceleration	90
Vertical	80
Height	6’3”
Weight	182 lbs.
Wingspan	6’7”
Stamina	99
Primary Takeover	Spot-Up Precision
Secondary Takeover	Limitless Range

Point Guard Build #7 (2-Way Finisher)

Once again, select any pie chart that has high and/or equal percentages of Defense and Shooting for this build. Physical stats should focus on strength.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	57
Driving Layup	88
Driving Dunk	92
Standing Dunk	25
Post Control	25
Mid-Range Shot	71
Three-Point Shot	82
Free Throw	67
Pass Accuracy	51
Ball Handle	60
Speed with Ball	51
Interior Defense	25
Perimeter Defense	99
Steal	99
Block	72
Offensive Rebound	30
Defensive Rebound	60
Speed	87
Strength	65
Acceleration	85
Vertical	80
Height	6’5”
Weight	225 lbs.
Wingspan	7’2”
Stamina	86
Primary Takeover	Extreme Clamps
Secondary Takeover	Spot-Up Precision

Best Badges for Point Guard builds (old-gen and next-gen)

Finishing

Fearless Finisher
Limitless Takeoff
Posterizer
Slithery Finisher

Shooting

Blinders
Chef
Clutch Shooter
Deadeye
Green Machine
Hot Zone Hunter
Limitless Spot-Up
Stop & Pop

Playmaking

Handles for Days
Hyperdrive
Quick Chain
Quick First Step
Unpluckable

Defense/Rebound

Clamps
Intimidator

Best Power Forward Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

A Power Forward will spend the majority of their time near the opposing team’s hoop and function fairly similarly to Centers. However, they are better adept at playmaking and shooting.

Power Forward Build #1 (Inside Center)

With this build, you’ll need to focus mainly on Strength for physical stats. As far as pie charts are concerned pick any that has a higher percentage of Defense/Rebounding.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	83
Driving Layup	68
Driving Dunk	83
Standing Dunk	83
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	34
Three-Point Shot	34
Free Throw	54
Post Fade	30
Pass Accuracy	67
Ball Handle	51
Post Control	60
Interior Defense	85
Perimeter Defense	76
Lateral Quickness	76
Steal	75
Block	91
Offensive Rebound	93
Defensive Rebound	93
Speed	72
Strength	64
Acceleration	70
Vertical	84
Height	6’8”
Weight	190 lbs.
Wingspan	90.0”
Takeover	Glass Cleaner

Power Forward Build #2 (Outside Center)

For the second Power Forward build, focus mainly on vertical, speed and acceleration for physical stats. As far as pie charts are concerned pick any that have a higher percentage of Playmaking.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	82
Driving Layup	42
Driving Dunk	68
Standing Dunk	74
Post Hook	28
Mid-Range Shot	80
Three-Point Shot	78
Free Throw	88
Post Fade	75
Pass Accuracy	38
Ball Handle	36
Post Control	27
Interior Defense	78
Perimeter Defense	67
Lateral Quickness	68
Steal	69
Block	85
Offensive Rebound	79
Defensive Rebound	86
Speed	71
Strength	57
Acceleration	68
Vertical	63
Height	6’8”
Weight	188 lbs.
Wingspan	90.0”
Takeover	Glass Cleaner

Power Forward Build #3 (Glass Cleaner)

Our third power forward build will be focusing mainly on shooting and defence/rebound skills, so pick the pie chart accordingly. Furthermore, for the physical stats pick one that is centered around agility.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	53
Driving Layup	42
Driving Dunk	68
Standing Dunk	74
Post Hook	28
Mid-Range Shot	80
Three-Point Shot	78
Free Throw	87
Post Fade	50
Pass Accuracy	69
Ball Handle	36
Post Control	64
Interior Defense	78
Perimeter Defense	67
Lateral Quickness	68
Steal	56
Block	85
Offensive Rebound	79
Defensive Rebound	86
Speed	71
Strength	57
Acceleration	68
Vertical	63
Height	6’8”
Weight	188 lbs.
Wingspan	90.0”
Takeover	Glass Cleaner

Power Forward Build #4 (2-Way Facilitator)

For this build, focus mainly on shooting and defence/rebound for the pie chart and agility for physical stats.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	47
Driving Layup	83
Driving Dunk	85
Standing Dunk	80
Post Control	25
Mid-Range Shot	75
Three-Point Shot	80
Free Throw	25
Pass Accuracy	85
Ball Handle	55
Interior Defense	84
Perimeter Defense	80
Steal	82
Block	88
Offensive Rebound	89
Defensive Rebound	95
Speed	73
Strength	59
Acceleration	71
Vertical	85
Height	6’8”
Weight	273 lbs.
Wingspan	7’4”
Stamina	83
Primary Takeover	Spot-Up Precision
Secondary Takeover	Limitless Range

Power Forward Build #5 (Glass-Cleaning Finisher)

For this build, we’ll once again pick a pie chart that’s centered around defense/rebound. Additionally, we’ll also be focusing on agility as far as physical stats are concerned.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	81
Driving Layup	68
Driving Dunk	83
Standing Dunk	83
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	34
Three-Point Shot	34
Free Throw	54
Post Fade	30
Pass Accuracy	67
Ball Handle	51
Post Control	60
Interior Defense	85
Perimeter Defense	76
Lateral Quickness	73
Steal	78
Block	93
Offensive Rebound	93
Defensive Rebound	93
Speed	75
Strength	64
Acceleration	73
Vertical	72
Height	6’8”
Weight	190 lbs.
Wingspan	90.0”
Takeover	Glass Cleaner

Power Forward Build #6 (Versatile Paint Beast)

For the sixth and final Power Forward build, focus on agility and strength for your physical stats and for the pie chart opt for one that is geared mainly towards defense/rebound once again.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	74
Driving Layup	93
Driving Dunk	86
Standing Dunk	99
Post Control	95
Mid-Range Shot	25
Three-Point Shot	25
Free Throw	27
Pass Accuracy	85
Ball Handle	25
Speed with Ball	40
Interior Defense	90
Perimeter Defense	79
Steal	82
Block	99
Offensive Rebound	99
Defensive Rebound	99
Speed	71
Strength	70
Acceleration	69
Vertical	85
Height	6’9”
Weight	239 lbs.
Wingspan	7’7”
Stamina	97
Primary Takeover	Paint Intimidation
Secondary Takeover	See the Future

Best Badges for Power Forwards (old-gen and next-gen)

Shooting

Blinders
Catch & Shoot
Clutch Shooter
Corner Specialist
Deadeye
Difficult Shots
Face Ace
Green Machine
Hot Zone Hunter
Limitless Spot-Up
Lucky #7
Rhythm Shooter
Set Shooter
Slippery Off-Ball
Sniper
Stop & Pop
Volume Shooter

Playmaking

Bail Out
Break Starter
Bullet Passes
Dimer
Downhill
Floor General
Glue Hands
Handles for Days
Hyperdrive
Needle Threader
Post Playmaking
Quick First Step
Space Creator
Special Delivery
Tight Handles
Triple Threat Juke

Best Shooting Guard Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

Shooting guards are required on the offense. No other position can match their speed. And when it comes to taking the ball across the court, no one can do it better than the Shooting Guards.

Shooting Guard Build #1 (2-Way Playmaker)

For the pie chart, pick one that has a majority share between playmaking and defense/rebound. Furthermore, since these players tend to be quick on their feet, pick the physical stats centered around acceleration and speed

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	84
Driving Layup	84
Driving Dunk	78
Standing Dunk	26
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	74
Three-Point Shot	66
Free Throw	82
Post Fade	68
Pass Accuracy	86
Ball Handle	85
Post Control	40
Interior Defense	40
Perimeter Defense	85
Lateral Quickness	85
Steal	90
Block	44
Offensive Rebound	41
Defensive Rebound	74
Speed	93
Strength	52
Acceleration	92
Vertical	75
Height	6’5”
Weight	175 lbs.
Wingspan	86.0”
Takeover	Playmaker

Shooting Guard Build #2 (The Finisher)

For the second Shooting Guard build, pick physical stats mainly geared toward strength and agility. For the pie chart, pick one that has a majority share between playmaking and defense/rebound.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	84
Driving Layup	84
Driving Dunk	78
Standing Dunk	26
Post Hook	30
Mid-Range Shot	74
Three-Point Shot	66
Free Throw	82
Post Fade	59
Pass Accuracy	86
Ball Handle	85
Post Control	56
Interior Defense	40
Perimeter Defense	85
Lateral Quickness	85
Steal	90
Block	37
Offensive Rebound	41
Defensive Rebound	74
Speed	89
Strength	52
Acceleration	88
Vertical	88
Height	6’4”
Weight	177 lbs.
Wingspan	85.0”
Takeover	Lockdown Defender

Shooting Guard Build #3 (Playmaking Shot Creator)

The physical stats and pie chart selection process for this build will be similar to that of the previous one.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	69
Driving Layup	25
Driving Dunk	25
Standing Dunk	25
Post Control	25
Mid-Range Shot	99
Three-Point Shot	98
Free Throw	67
Pass Accuracy	90
Ball Handle	91
Speed with Ball	92
Interior Defense	25
Perimeter Defense	95
Steal	97
Block	55
Offensive Rebound	25
Defensive Rebound	25
Speed	90
Strength	51
Acceleration	90
Vertical	25
Height	6’0”
Weight	178 lbs.
Wingspan	6’1”
Stamina	97
Primary Takeover	Spot-Up Precision
Secondary Takeover	Anklebreaking Shots

Best badges for Shooting Guard Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

Finishing

Fearless Finisher
Posterizer

Shooting

Hot Zone Hunter
Sniper
Deadeye
Catch & Shoot

Playmaking

Bail Out
Bullet Passer
Dimer
Floor General
Glue Hands
Handles for Days
Needle Threader
Quick First Step
Special Delivery
Unpluckable

Defense/Rebound

Chase Down Artist
Clamps
Interceptor
Intimidator
Menace
Pick Pocket
Pogo Stick
Rebound Chaser

Rim Protector

Best Center Builds (old-gen and next-gen)

Centers are the all-rounders in NBA 2K22. Their name is quite misleading, since they’re nowhere near the center, but reign under the basket.

They can snatch away the ball when it comes to defense, and score a basket when they’re required on the offense.

Center Build #1 (Glass-Cleaning Lockdown)

For the first center build, tailor your physical stats to strength and agility. Pick a pie chart that is majority defense/rebound.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	70
Driving Layup	80
Driving Dunk	77
Standing Dunk	95
Post Control	90
Mid-Range Shot	75
Three-Point Shot	75
Free Throw	27
Pass Accuracy	74
Ball Handle	25
Speed with Ball	25
Interior Defense	95
Perimeter Defense	62
Steal	70
Block	90
Offensive Rebound	94
Defensive Rebound	94
Speed	70
Strength	70
Acceleration	66
Vertical	81
Height	7’0”
Weight	227 lbs.
Wingspan	7’10”
Stamina	98
Primary Takeover	Interior Badge Drop
Secondary Takeover	Glass Clearing Dimes

Center Build #2 (Versatile Paint Beast)

For the second center build, once again tailor your physical stats to strength and agility. Pick a pie chart that is majority defense/rebound.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	74
Driving Layup	93
Driving Dunk	86
Standing Dunk	99
Post Control	95
Mid-Range Shot	25
Three-Point Shot	25
Free Throw	27
Pass Accuracy	85
Ball Handle	25
Speed with Ball	40
Interior Defense	90
Perimeter Defense	79
Steal	82
Block	99
Offensive Rebound	99
Defensive Rebound	99
Speed	71
Strength	70
Acceleration	69
Vertical	85
Height	6’9”
Weight	239 lbs.
Wingspan	7’7”
Stamina	97
Primary Takeover	Interior Badge Drop
Secondary Takeover	Glass Clearing Dimes

Center Build #3 (Glass-Cleaning Finisher)

The skill pie chart for this build would be the one that is mainly defense/rebound. For the physical stats, stick with speed.

Attributes	Values
Close Shot	84
Driving Layup	58
Driving Dunk	65
Standing Dunk	86
Post Hook	44
Mid-Range Shot	33
Three-Point Shot	33
Free Throw	74
Post Fade	30
Pass Accuracy	63
Ball Handle	35
Post Control	30
Interior Defense	92
Perimeter Defense	59
Lateral Quickness	59
Steal	69
Block	95
Offensive Rebound	95
Defensive Rebound	95
Speed	66
Strength	66
Acceleration	61
Vertical	61
Height	6’9”
Weight	185 lbs.
Wingspan	90.0”
Takeover	Rim Protector

Best Badges for Center build (old-gen and next-gen)

Finisher

Giant Slayer
Limitless Takeoff
Lob City Finisher
Posterizer
Rise Up

Playmaking

Unpluckable

Shooting

Catch and Shoot

Defense/Rebounding

Box
Brick Wall
Clamps
Intimidator
Menace
Pogo Stick
Rebound Chaser