NBA 2K23 Build List – Best Builds For MyPlayer

NBA 2K23 gives players plenty of options when it comes to creating their characters in MyCareer mode, but the number of choices can be overwhelming for those who don’t know where to start. If you want to make the best MyPlayer possible, we’ve got some pointers. Here are some of the best MyPlayer builds for each position in the next-gen version of NBA 2K23.

Best PG Build – Playmaking Shot Creator

This point guard build will allow your player to be effective both inside and outside the three-point line. This gives the total 69 badge pointsMajors in playmaking and shooting for Hall of Fame ankle breakers, Dimer, and Gold Unpluckable, among others Gold Limitless Range, Catch and Shoot and Dead. However, finishing has enough points to unlock notable badges Hall of Fame Giant Slayer, Gold Posterizer and Gold Limitless Takeoff.

Height and length switches help when defending and can unlock certain animations. If you want, the height can be reduced to gain some speed at the expense of finishing inside. As it stands, we give up some acceleration, speed with the ball, and a lot of rebounding stats. Here are the specifics:

Body settings

• Height: 6’8”
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Wingspan: 6’10”
• Body Shape: Your choice

takeover

• Primary Takeover: Unlimited range
• Secondary takeover: pull-up accuracy

Create statistics

Completion:

• Close Shot: 60
• Driving layup: 80
• Driving Dunk: 93
• Standing dunks: 49
• Post Control: 25

Shooting:

• Mid-Range Shot: 80
• Three-point shots: 92
• Free Throws: 71

Playmaking:

• Pass Accuracy: 86
• Ball handle: 89
• Ball Speed: 80

Defense/Rebounding:

• Internal Defence: 48
• Perimeter Defense: 76
• Steals: 78
• Block: 25
• Offensive rebounds: 25
• Defensive rebounds: 31

physical:

• Speed: 85
• Acceleration: 80
• Strength: 30
• Vertical: 75
• Stamina: 85

Best SG Build – Inside-Out Shot Creator

This shooting guard build allows players to master both off pressure and whenever they have speed to the basket. This is similar to the PG build above, but with More speed and inside finishing stats Whenever you find yourself at the bottom of the basket.

This build won’t grab any rebounds, but a few key options like finishing with almost all shooting badges with Hall of Fame status. Giant Slayer, Pro Touch and Unlimited Takeoffs.

Body settings

• Height: 6’7”
• Weight: 200 lbs
• Wingspan: 6’10”
• Body Shape: Your choice

takeover

• Primary Takeover: Unlimited range
• Secondary Takeover: The Finishing Move

Create statistics

Completion:

• Close Shot: 56
• Driving layups: 76
• Driving Dunk: 86
• Standing dunks: 87
• Post Control: 25

Shooting:

• Mid-Range Shots: 78
• Three-point shots: 92
• Free Throws: 68

Playmaking:

• Pass Accuracy: 80
• Ball handle: 90
• Ball Speed: 84

Defense/Rebounding:

• Internal Defence: 25
• Perimeter Defense: 70
• Steals: 71
• Block: 25
• Offensive rebounds: 25
• Defensive rebounds: 26

physical:

• Speed: 87
• Acceleration: 81
• Strength: 25
• Vertical: 75
• Stamina: 85

Best SF Build – 3 and D Wing

This small forward build moves away from the inside-out archetype and focuses more on defense than any other stat category. 3 and D wings can shut down opposing players who focus solely on offense and still be able to score efficiently with spot-up jumpers. Includes key badges for this build Threats, Challengers and Catch and Shoot.

Lack of pace with the ball is a weakness here, so don’t try to get fancy with it in your hands. Focus on off-ball movement to get solid spot-up shots to shut down the opposition’s wing scorers while using a lockdown defense.

Body settings

• Height: 6’8”
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’1”
• Body Shape: Your choice

takeover

• Primary Takeover: Extreme Clamp
• Secondary takeover: spot-up accuracy

Create statistics

Completion:

• Close Shot: 53
• Driving layups: 73
• Driving Dunk: 86
• Standing Dunk: 50
• Post Control: 25

Shooting:

• Mid-Range Shots: 71
• Three-point shots: 83
• Free Throws: 61

Playmaking:

• Pass Accuracy: 70
• Ball handle: 36
• Ball Speed: 33

Defense/Rebounding:

• Internal Defence: 91
• Perimeter Defense: 90
• Steal: 90
• Block: 86
• Offensive rebounds: 93
• Defensive rebounds: 94

physical:

• Speed: 83
• Acceleration: 77
• Strength: 85
• Vertical: 90
• Endurance: 91

Best PF Build – Paint Beast

A paint beast power forward build will make your character an expert when it comes to that Defense, rebounding and inside scoring. Aim to shut down opponents on defense, then dominate the paint on offense. The Rise Up, Rebound Chaser, Pogo Stick and Anchor Badge This is the main build.

This build’s main weakness is shooting, so don’t even try mid or long-range shots. As the name suggests, you’ll live in paint on both ends of the floor.

Body settings

• Height: 6’11”
• Weight: 248 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’7”
• Body Shape: Your choice

takeover

• Primary Takeover: Paint Intimidation
• Secondary Takeovers: Look to the Future

Create statistics

Completion:

• Close Shot: 74
• Driving layups: 85
• Driving Dunk: 93
• Standing Dunk: 90
• Post Control: 40

Shooting:

• Mid-Range Shots: 35
• Three-point shots: 25
• Free Throws: 41

Playmaking:

• Pass Accuracy: 70
• Ball handle: 70
• Ball Speed: 59

Defense/Rebounding:

• Internal Defence: 90
• Perimeter Defense: 72
• Steals: 75
• Block: 99
• Offensive rebounds: 85
• Defensive rebounds: 99

physical:

• Speed: 73
• Acceleration: 65
• Strength: 80
• Vertical: 80
• Endurance: 86

Best C Build – 2-way inside-the-arc scorer

This center build gives your player the ability to score from anywhere inside the three-point line, with the option to step outside the arc in some situations. Here are the main strengths Mid/close-range finishing, rebounding and rim protection. What are the badges to go for? Rise Up, Aerial Wizard, Green Machine and Post Lockdown.

The weaknesses here are the same that plague all big men – ball handling and speed. Try to focus on spot-up jumpers or putbacks on offense and paint protection on defense.

Body settings

• Height: 7’0”
• Weight: 251 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’10”
• Body Shape: Your choice

takeover

• Initial takeover: spot-up accuracy
• Secondary Takeovers: Look to the Future

Create statistics

Completion:

• Close Shot: 73
• Driving layups: 71
• Driving Dunk: 85
• Standing dunks: 93
• Post Control: 39

Shooting:

• Mid-Range Shot: 80
• Three-point shots: 79
• Free Throws: 55

Playmaking:

• Pass Accuracy: 71
• Ball handle: 53
• Ball Speed: 26

Defense/Rebounding:

• Internal Defence: 88
• Perimeter Defense: 85
• Steal: 70
• Block: 88
• Offensive rebounds: 85
• Defensive rebounds: 90

physical:

• Speed: 70
• Acceleration: 61
• Strength: 85
• Vertical: 83
• Endurance: 87

While it’s true that these are some of the best builds for each position in NBA 2K23, don’t be afraid to tweak the stat distribution here and there to better suit your play style. There’s no one-size-fits-all way to play the game, so try out builds with the preview feature in the MyCareer character creator before locking.