The Center is the most critical spot for any match in NBA 2K24. As the tallest players on your team, the Center is responsible for the baskets, both on defense and offense and depending on their need, the Center might also need to be capable of playmaking and shooting. This guide will examine some of the best Center builds for NBA 2K24.
These Center builds are compatible with the old versions (PC, Xbox One, and PS4) and new-gen (PS5, Xbox Series) versions of NBA 2K24.
- 3-Level Threat
- Rim Protector
- 2-Way Interior Threat
- Inside-The-Arc Threat
- Glass Cleaning Interior Threat
- Post Scorer
3-Level Threat Center Build
This is the most versatile Center build in NBA 2K24 for new-gen we could muster up. This single build can dunk down a basket, outpace locked defenders and break their ankles, and shoot both 2-pointers and 3-pointers over opponents’ heads. The build can keep the ball safe and get away from any defender blocking them.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’1’’
- Weight: 231lbs
- Wingspan: 7’6’’
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 77
- Driving Layup: 75
- Driving Dunk: 80
- Standing Dunk: 75
- Post Control: 85
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 86
- Three-Point Shot: 79
- Free Throw: 76
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 77
- Ball Handle: 63
- Speed With Ball: 56
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 77
- Perimeter Defense: 66
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 62
- Defensive Rebound: 92
Physicals
- Speed: 64
- Acceleration: 57
- Strength: 84
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 97
Rim Protector
The Rim Protector Center build for new-gen NBA 2K24 is a tank, pushing slowly and surely through defenses and making a close dunk without ever letting go of the ball. The build is perfect for close shots and creating opportunities for those shots.
Body Settings
- Height: 6’9’’
- Weight: 215lbs
- Wingspan: 7’7’’
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 70
- Driving Layup: 80
- Driving Dunk: 86
- Standing Dunk: 73
- Post Control: –
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 62
- Three-Point Shot: 77
- Free Throw: –
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 53
- Ball Handle: 70
- Speed With Ball: 62
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 77
- Perimeter Defense: 71
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 70
- Defensive Rebound: 92
Physicals
- Speed: 79
- Acceleration: 69
- Strength: 78
- Vertical: 80
- Stamina: 90
2-Way Interior Threat
The 2-Way Interior Threat is the most aggressive build in our NBA 2K24 Center builds collection. This new-gen Center build focuses on bringing the ball inside the line and then shooting it over the opponent’s head, or dunking the ball in between all the defenders.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’1’’
- Weight: 255lbs
- Wingspan: 7’11’’
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 77
- Driving Layup: 45
- Driving Dunk: 65
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 47
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 37
- Three-Point Shot: –
- Free Throw: 37
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 86
- Ball Handle: 52
- Speed With Ball: –
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 85
- Perimeter Defense: 62
- Steal: 67
- Block: 93
- Offensive Rebound: 70
- Defensive Rebound: 99
Physicals
- Speed: 58
- Acceleration: 48
- Strength: 93
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 96
Inside-The-Arc Threat build
Our NBA 2K24 Inside The Arc Threat build is inspired by Victor Wembanyama. This build focuses on passing and shooting while sacrificing ball handling. Being a defensive Center build, we opted to go for a tall player with a 7’3 height and 8’1 Wingspan for this NBA 2K24 build to ensure you can easily block opponent’s shots and your throw range is increased.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’3
- Weight: 230lbs
- Wingspan: 8’1
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 85
- Driving Layup: 40
- Driving Dunk: 60
- Standing Dunk: 85
- Post Control: 55
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 78
- Three-Point Shot: 73
- Free Throw: 75
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 80
- Ball Handle: 49
- Speed With Ball: 44
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 85
- Perimeter Defense: 35
- Steal: 33
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 96
- Defensive Rebound: 90
Physicals
- Speed: 50
- Acceleration: 45
- Strength: 60
- Vertical: 75
- Stamina: 90
Glass-Cleaning Interior Threat
A heavily defensive build, Glass Cleaning Interior Threat for Center is the backbone to rely on when your team is on the retreat or about to push after the opponent’s rebound. The new-gen Glass Cleaning Center build in NBA 2K24 focuses on ball control and clearing a path for your team members, thanks to a good height and investment in stats to improve stamina, offensive rebound, and blocking.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’0
- Weight: 250lbs
- Wingspan: 7’10
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 84
- Driving Layup: 55
- Driving Dunk: 75
- Standing Dunk: 92
- Post Control: 49
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 44
- Three-Point Shot: –
- Free Throw: 44
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 86
- Ball Handle: 62
- Speed With Ball: 48
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 82
- Perimeter Defense: 37
- Steal: 60
- Block: 92
- Offensive Rebound: 93
- Defensive Rebound: 84
Physicals
- Speed: 66
- Acceleration: 51
- Strength: 92
- Vertical: 80
- Stamina: 92
Post-Scorer build
Focused on the offensive, our NBA 2K24 Post Scorer build for Center amplifies dunking and 2-pointer opportunities to take full advantage of a typical Center height. With heavy investment in close shots, standing dunk, and post control, your character needs to stay within shooting distance of a basket to make full use of this new-gen Center build instead of moving the ball around the court.
Body Settings
- Height: 7’3
- Weight: 258lbs
- Wingspan: 8’1
Attributes
Finishing
- Close Shot: 98
- Driving Layup: 30
- Driving Dunk: 50
- Standing Dunk: 90
- Post Control: 92
Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot: 58
- Three-Point Shot: –
- Free Throw: 58
Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy: 77
- Ball Handle: 49
- Speed With Ball: –
Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense: 80
- Perimeter Defense: 35
- Steal: –
- Block: 87
- Offensive Rebound: 50
- Defensive Rebound: 85
Physicals
- Speed: –
- Acceleration: –
- Strength: 88
- Vertical: 60
- Stamina: 85
