Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K23? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of the court, as well as bullying opponents and potentially even blocking shots.

NBA 2K23: Best Center Builds

Included below, as part of our NBA 2K23 guide, are our best Center builds, complete with Body Settings, Attributes, Takeover, and best Badges recommendations. You can also find the best animations and jumpshots for this position through the link.

Inside-Out Glass Cleaner

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This new-gen Center build is a stretch player that dominates defensively but is also an exceptional shooter. This build can reach a maximum 99 OVR rating, and can be upgraded with 70 Badge Points, including: 16 Finishing Badge Points, 19 Shooting Badges, 7 Playmaking Badge Points, and 28 Defense / Rebounding Badge Points.

Body Settings

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  • Height: 6'10"
  • Weight: 239lbs
  • Wingspan: 7'5"

Attributes

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Finishing

  • Close Shot: 55
  • Driving Layup: 75
  • Driving Dunk: 85
  • Standing Dunk: 90
  • Post Control: 26

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 73
  • Three-Point Shot: 85
  • Free Throw: 60

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 70
  • Ball Handle: 35
  • Speed with Ball: 26

Defense / Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 82
  • Perimeter Defense: 79
  • Steal: 78
  • Block: 88
  • Offensive Rebound: 81
  • Defensive Rebound: 99

Physicals

  • Speed: 76
  • Acceleration: 70
  • Strength: 86
  • Vertical: 85
  • Stamina: 85

Takeover

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  • Primary Takeover: Limitless Range
  • Secondary Takeover: See the Future

Badges

Finishing Badges

Tier 1

  • Giant Slayer: Silver
  • Slithery: Bronze

Tier 2

  • Fearless Finisher: Bronze
  • Limitless Takeoff: Silver

Tier 3

  • Posterizer: Silver
  • Rise Up: Silver (Core Badge)

Shooting Badges

Tier 1

  • Amped: Gold
  • Volume Shooter: Silver

Tier 2

  • Corner Specialist: Bronze
  • Green Machine: Gold

Tier 3

  • Catch & Shoot: Gold (Core Badge)
  • Limitless Range: Silver

Playmaking Badges

Tier 1

  • Clamp Breaker: Bronze
  • Floor General: Silver
  • Mismatch Expert: Bronze

Tier 2

  • Bail Out: Bronze
  • Break Starter: Silver (Core Badge)

Defense / Rebounding Badges

Tier 1

  • Interceptor: Silver
  • Work Horse: Gold

Tier 2

  • Challenger: Silver
  • Chase Down Artist: Hall of Fame

Tier 3

  • Anchor: Silver
  • Brick Wall: Gold
  • Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame (Core Badge)

Glass-Cleaning Finisher

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This new-gen Center build is a pretty compelling finisher and defender, who's still capable of shooting the ball and overpowering smaller opponents. This build can reach a maximum 99 OVR rating, and can be upgraded with 73 Badge Points, including: 26 Finishing Badge Points, 15 Shooting Badges, 7 Playmaking Badge Points, and 25 Defense / Rebounding Badge Points.

Body Settings

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  • Height: 7'0"
  • Weight: 238lbs
  • Wingspan: 7'10"

Attributes

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Finishing

  • Close Shot: 80
  • Driving Layup: 79
  • Driving Dunk: 88
  • Standing Dunk: 91
  • Post Control: 80

Shooting

  • Mid-Range Shot: 68
  • Three-Point Shot: 79
  • Free Throw: 54

Playmaking

  • Pass Accuracy: 69
  • Ball Handle: 42

Defense / Rebounding

  • Interior Defense: 73
  • Perimeter Defense: 55
  • Steal: 26
  • Block: 92
  • Offensive Rebound: 88
  • Defensive Rebound: 92

Physicals

  • Speed: 73
  • Acceleration: 58
  • Strength: 85
  • Vertical: 80
  • Stamina: 92

Takeover

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  • Primary Takeover: See the Future
  • Secondary Takeover: Stuff Blocks

Badges

Finishing Badges

Tier 1

  • Fearless Finisher: Silver
  • Limitless Takeoff: Silver
  • Slithery: Silver

Tier 2

  • Backdown Punisher: Silver
  • Posterizer: Silver

Tier 3

  • Bully: Silver
  • Masher: Silver
  • Rise Up: Gold (Core Badge)

Shooting Badges

Tier 1

  • Agent 3: Bronze
  • Amped: Silver
  • Middy Magician: Silver
  • Volume Shooter: Bronze

Tier 2

  • Green Machine: Silver

Tier 3

  • Deadeye: Bronze
  • Limitless Range: Bronze (Core Badge)

Playmaking Badges

Tier 1

  • Floor General: Bronze

Tier 2

  • Bail Out: Bronze
  • Break Starter: Silver (Core Badge)
  • Vice Grip: Bronze

Defense / Rebounding Badges

Tier 1

  • Challenger: Bronze
  • Interceptor: Bronze
  • Work Horse: Bronze

Tier 2

  • Boxout Beast: Silver
  • Chase Down Artist: Hall of Fame

Tier 3

  • Anchor: Silver (Core Badge)
  • Brick Wall: Silver
  • Rebound Chaser: Silver

NBA 2K23: Best NBA Team to Pick for Centers

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Wondering what's the best NBA team to pick for Centers? Once you've finished creating your Center build, you'll need to choose an NBA team to get drafted to in order to start your MyCareer. While you can select your favourite franchise if you'd like to, we do have a few recommendations for you, based on existing rosters and how you can best complement them in your position:

  • Brooklyn Nets: When you've got Power Forward Kevin Durant and Point Guard Kyrie Irving on your team, you've got a chance. The problem with the Nets is that they need a commanding Center to replace current starter Nic Claxton. There's championship potential here, the team just needs a big.
  • Charlotte Hornets: Incumbent starting Center Mason Plumlee is not a bad player by any stretch, but he's the weak link in a team that has star Point Guard LaMello Ball and a pretty good supporting cast. Displace Plumlee and take this rising team to a championship.
  • Golden State Warriors: Playing with Point Guard Steph Curry may seem like a cheat, but despite being NBA champions, the Warriors are actually a little light in the Center position. You'll be working alongside the likes of Shooting Guard Klay Thompson, rebounding, posting up, and generally bullying under the basket.

Ultimately, it's up to you which team you pick, but you'll want to consider the talent around you in order to maximise your progress and earn your Badges as quickly as possible. As a Center you'll be looking to rebound, post-up, and dominate in the paint. Look for teams that are light in the position but have an established supporting cast for you to work in tandem with.

What do you think are the best Center builds for NBA 2K23? Dominate directly beneath the rim, and check out our NBA 2K23 guide for more, including best Center builds, best Power Forward builds, best Small Forward builds, best Shooting Guard builds, and best Point Guard builds.