Centers are the frontline of defense for your team in NBA 2K23. Center players tend to be the tallest in the entire roster, in addition to being the strongest and heaviest, owing to their task of stopping the opponent team.
In this guide, we’ll go over some of the best Center builds in NBA 2K23. Including badges, body metrics, animations, and more. The builds below work for both the current-gen and next-gen versions of the game.
- Inside Out Glass Cleaner Center Build
- All-Rounder Center Build
- Scoring Defensive Center Build
- Two-Way Stretch Five Center Build
- Paint Beast Center Build
Inside out glass cleaner build (next-gen/current-gen)
This is one of the most prominent Center Builds for NBA 2K23 which is a perfect balance of strong defense and offense. You can expect Point Guard shooting and defensive abilities that will make the opponents think twice before approaching you.
We have put together this build to make your center player a defensive tank on both next-gen and current-gen versions.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’3’’
- Weight: 243 lbs
- Wingspan: 8’0’’
- Build Type: Solid
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 96
- Driving Layup: 40
- Driving Dunk: 60
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 67
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 56
- Three-Point Shot: 30
- Free Throw: 70
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 86
- Ball Handle: 51
- Speed With Ball: –
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 73
- Perimeter Defense: 33
- Steal: 50
- Block: 87
- Offensive Rebound: 99
- Defensive Rebound: 84
Physicals
- Speed: 58
- Acceleration: 48
- Strength: 86
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 85
Finishing Badges
- Giant Slayer: Silver
- Posterizer: Silver
- Bully: Silver
- Rise Up: Silver
Shooting Badges
- Claymore: Silver
- Green Machine: Gold
- Catch and Shoot: Gold
- Limitless Range: Silver
Playmaking Badges
- Dimer: Bronze
- Needle Threader: Gold
- Break Starter: Silver
Defense/Rebounding Badges
- Interceptor: Silver
- Clamps: Silver
- Chase Down Artist: Hall of Fame
- Brick Wall: Gold
- Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame
Primary Takeover: Boxout Wall
Secondary Takeover: Paint Intimidation
All-rounder center build (next-gen/current-gen)
If you are looking for a build that will not only provide with top of line defense when needed but also serve every other possible purpose on the court then you are at the right field because the below-mentioned center build is the perfect all-rounder for every job.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’8’’
- Weight: 236 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’6’’
- Body Shape: Defined
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 76
- Driving Layup: 84
- Driving Dunk: 85
- Standing Dunk: 70
- Post Control: 29
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 76
- Three-Point Shot: 84
- Free Throw: 71
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 71
- Ball Handle: 39
- Speed With Ball: 32
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 81
- Perimeter Defense: 86
- Steal: 85
- Block: 88
- Offensive Rebound: 87
- Defensive Rebound: 99
Physicals
- Speed: 82
- Acceleration: 74
- Strength: 89
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 85
Finishing Badges
- Rise Up: Bronze
- Aerial Wizard: Bronze
- Fearless Finisher: Silver
- Fast Twitch: Silver
- Posterizer: Silver
Shooting Badges
- Claymore: Silver
- Green Machine: Bronze
- Guard Up: Gold
- Catch and Shoot: Bronze
- Limitless Range: Bronze
Playmaking Badges
- Dimer: Bronze
- Floor General: Silver
- Bail Out: Bronze
Defense/Rebounding Badges
- Boxout Beast: Hall of Fame
- Brick Wall: Gold
- Chase Down Artist: Bronze
- Glove: Bronze
- Interceptor: Bronze
- Anchor: Silver
- Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: See The Future
Rebounding Defensive Center Build (next-gen/current-gen)
If you are looking for a center build for next-gen and current-gen that is capable of not only top-notch defense but also has great rebounding abilities, then this is the build for you.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’9’’
- Weight: 242 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’7’’
- Body Shape: Defined
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 67
- Driving Layup: 80
- Driving Dunk: 76
- Standing Dunk: 51
- Post Control: 25
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 28
- Three-Point Shot: 25
- Free Throw: 29
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 86
- Ball Handle: 58
- Speed With Ball: 35
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 99
- Perimeter Defense: 82
- Steal: 82
- Block: 99
- Offensive Rebound: 99
- Defensive Rebound: 99
Physicals
- Speed: 79
- Acceleration: 72
- Strength: 74
- Vertical: 91
- Stamina: 98
Finishing Badges
- Giant Slayer: Hall of Fame
- Slithery: Silver
Playmaking Badges
- Break Starter: Hall of Fame
- Bail Out: Gold
Defense/Rebounding Badges
- Boxout Beast: Hall of Fame
- Brick Wall: Hall of Fame
- Chase Down Artist: Hall of Fame
- Anchor: Hall of Fame
- Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame
Primary Takeover: Rim Protector
Secondary Takeover: Glass Cleaner
Two-way stretch five center build (next-gen/current-gen)
This center build is best to score from anywhere on the court while also protecting the defense.
Out of all the builds in the list, this particular build has the best free throw, mid-range, and three-pointer stats for the offensive side while also having the best Interior defense and defensive rebound stats for the defensive side. Such a combination of stats makes this build an excellent one. Moreover, you also have the best takeovers to go with shooting.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’11’’
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’5’’
- Body Shape: Defined
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 57
- Driving Layup: 72
- Driving Dunk: 84
- Standing Dunk: 67
- Post Control: 29
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 99
- Three-Point Shot: 99
- Free Throw: 74
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 72
- Ball Handle: 72
- Speed With Ball: 67
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 99
- Perimeter Defense: 75
- Steal: 99
- Block: 85
- Offensive Rebound: 60
- Defensive Rebound: 99
Physicals
- Speed: 99
- Acceleration: 99
- Strength: 76
- Vertical: 84
- Stamina: 90
Finishing Badges
- Rise Up: Bronze
- Aerial Wizard: Bronze
- Fearless Finisher: Silver
- Fast Twitch: Silver
- Posterizer: Silver
Shooting Badges
- Claymore: Silver
- Green Machine: Bronze
- Guard Up: Gold
- Catch and Shoot: Bronze
- Limitless Range: Bronze
Playmaking Badges
- Dimer: Bronze
- Floor General: Silver
- Bail Out: Bronze
Defense/Rebounding Badges
- Boxout Beast: Hall of Fame
- Brick Wall: Gold
- Chase Down Artist: Bronze
- Glove: Bronze
- Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: Pull Up Precision
Paint beast center build (next-gen/current-gen)
The Paint Beast center build in NBA 2K23 mimics players like Shaquille O’Neal who dominate the paint and are also able to score from the inside.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’10’’
- Weight: 248 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’3’’
- Build Type: Body
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 66
- Driving Layup: 73
- Driving Dunk: 93
- Standing Dunk: 94
- Post Control: 94
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 45
- Three-Point Shot: 30
- Free Throw: 70
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 67
- Ball Handle: 44
- Speed With Ball: 25
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 88
- Perimeter Defense: 74
- Steal: 41
- Block: 93
- Offensive Rebound: 93
- Defensive Rebound: 94
Physicals
- Speed: 74
- Acceleration: 69
- Strength: 89
- Vertical: 73
- Stamina: 89
Finishing Badges
- Giant Slayer: Silver
- Posterizer: Silver
- Bully: Silver
- Rise Up: Silver
Shooting Badges
- Claymore: Silver
- Green Machine: Gold
- Catch and Shoot: Gold
- Limitless Range: Silver
Playmaking Badges
- Dimer: Bronze
- Needle Threader: Gold
- Break Starter: Silver
Defense/Rebounding Badges
- Interceptor: Silver
- Clamps: Silver
- Chase Down Artist: Hall of Fame
- Brick Wall: Gold
- Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame
Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
Secondary Takeover: See the Future
Best badges for center in NBA 2K23
If you are just searching for the best center build badges in general, the following will get you started on both next-gen and current-gen.
Finishing Badges
Tier 1
- Giant Slayer
- Slithery
Tier 2
- Fearless Finisher
- Limitless Takeoff
Tier 3
- Posterizer
- Rise Up
Shooting Badges
Tier 1
- Amped
- Volume Shooter
Tier 2
- Corner Specialist
- Green Machine
Tier 3
- Catch & Shoot
- Limitless Range
Playmaking Badges
Tier 1
- Clamp Breaker
- Floor General
- Mismatch Expert
Tier 2
- Bail Out
- Break Starter
Defense/Rebounding Badges
Tier 1
- Interceptor
- Work Horse
Tier 2
- Challenger
- Chase Down Artist
Tier 3
- Anchor
- Brick Wall
- Rebound Chaser
Best animations for center in NBA 2K23
Below we have listed the best Animations that can be used in the Center builds in NBA 2K23.
Jump Shot Animation #1
- Height – 6’5 to 6’10
- Base – Kobe
- Upper Release 1 – Oscar Robertson
- Upper Release 2 – N/A
- Release Speed – 75
- Animation Blending – 100% for Oscar.
- Requirements: Mid-Range Shot 90+ or Three-Point Shot 90+.
Jumpshot Animation #2
- Height – 6’10 and above
- Base – Chris Bosh
- Upper Release 1 –Toni Kukoc
- Upper Release 2 – Maxi Kleber
- Release Speed – 100
- Animation Blending – 88% for Toni and 12% for Maxi.
- Requirements: Mid-Range Shot 85+ or Three-Point Shot 85+.
How to create a better center in NBA 2K23
Creating a good next- and current-gen center build in NBA 2K23 revolves around your personal playstyle and preferences.
For example, if you want to create a fast center player, then keep the height less than 6’9. If you want to have a center with great reach and wingspan, go for a taller player build.
Also, consider the type of build you are going for. If it is an all-out defensive build, then invest more in Speed and Defense stats.
If you are looking for a versatile all-around center, then divide the points fairly evenly across all the stats.
Best Teams for Center Builds NBA 2K23 (next-gen/current-gen)
There is a plethora of teams to play for in NBA 2K23’s MyCareer mode, each build and position presents a unique proposition as you need to pick a team that not only complements your specific build but also plays on its strengths. For this reason, two teams suit Center players the most, these include the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Both of these teams have extremely competent rosters, On the Knicks, the team average rating minus the center comes out to 83, over on the Grizzlies, the average is 86. In both cases, the Center is the weakest link on the team, allowing you to fill in perfectly.
