The NBA 2K23 season kicked off with players searching for Replica Builds that were revealed by various content creators.
Our focus today will be on the Mamba Builds, a Kobe Bryant Replica Build that several MyCAREER players are putting together.
Let's take a look at the attributes and takeovers you'll need.
NBA 2K23 Replica Builds Revealed
With so much going on in NBA 2K23, the Replica Builds flew under the radar for some time. Now, these builds are starting to reveal themselves.
A popular build is the Kobe Bryant or "Mamba" archetype that mimics one of the best players to ever step on the court.
Now, to do this build you'll have to put it together with exact NBA 2K23 measurements and luckily enough, we've tested it out for you first.
Let's take a look at exactly how to put together this Replica Build.
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Kobe Bryant Replica Build Guide
The best way to build this Kobe Bryant Replica in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER is by following these steps exactly, if you don't you won't trigger the build.
This build also comes with animations letting you know that you've done it successfully, so don't skip through the closing sequence.
There are actually two different Kobe Bryant NBA 2K23 Replica Builds, each one with slight differences. The one we'll go over first is the one that will earn you the #24 Mamba Build.
These are the standard attributes:
- Height - 6'6"
- Weight - 205 LBS
- Wingspan - 6'11"
- Handedness - Right
- Body Type - Solid
Here are the in-depth attributes that you need to follow as well:
- Finishing
- Close Shot - 86 OVR
- Driving Layup - 90 OVR
- Driving Dunk - 79 OVR
- Standing Dunk - 31 OVR
- Post Control - 65 OVR
- Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot - 87 OVR
- Three-Point shoot - 73 OVR
- Free Throw - 78 OVR
- Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy - 79 OVR
- Ball Handle - 82 OVR
- Speed With Ball - 79 OVR
- Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense - 56 OVR
- Perimeter Defense - 89 OVR
- Steal - 61 OVR
- Block - 44 OVR
- Offensive Rebound - 39 OVR
- Defensive Rebound - 47 OVR
- Physicals
- Speed - 81 OVR
- Acceleration - 80 OVR
- Strength - 65 OVR
- Vertical - 81 OVR
- Stamina - 92 OVR
For Takeover's, you'll need to choose Enhanced Jumpshot Contests twice. Once you select those, you'll receive the NBA 2K23 #24 Mamba Build.
Second NBA 2K23 Mamba Build
At the moment, Kobe Bryant is the only NBA 2K23 Replica Build that has two different ones available. This one is more focused on contested dunks and finishing.
There are only a few significant changes, which we'll go over for you below. Once you complete either of the builds you'll see a different animation.
You'll have to adjust the size of your MyPLAYER slightly, bringing his NBA 2K23 weight down to 200 LBS but aside from that the standard attributes are identical.
Here's the breakdown:
- Height - 6'6"
- Weight - 200 LBS
- Wingspan - 6'11"
- Handedness - Right
- Body Type - Solid
Here are the in-depth attributes that you need to follow as well:
- Finishing
- Close Shot - 88 OVR
- Driving Layup - 90 OVR
- Driving Dunk - 87 OVR
- Standing Dunk - 32 OVR
- Post Control - 60 OVR
- Shooting
- Mid-Range Shot - 86 OVR
- Three-Point shoot - 71 OVR
- Free Throw - 77 OVR
- Playmaking
- Pass Accuracy - 76 OVR
- Ball Handle - 81 OVR
- Speed With Ball - 78 OVR
- Defense/Rebounding
- Interior Defense - 61 OVR
- Perimeter Defense - 87 OVR
- Steal - 69 OVR
- Block - 46 OVR
- Offensive Rebound - 48 OVR
- Defensive Rebound - 51 OVR
- Physicals
- Speed - 80 OVR
- Acceleration - 79 OVR
- Strength - 68 OVR
- Vertical - 80 OVR
- Stamina - 98 OVR
Our personal opinion is the first NBA 2K23 Kobe Bryant Replica Build is slightly better because it's well-rounded.
However, either of these is a great option to use in The City and on the GOAT Boat in MyCAREER.