NBA 2K23 MyCAREER: Best Center Builds in The City & GOAT Boat


We're taking a look at the best center builds in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER and we have a few options for you that you might want to try.

One of the Replica Builds actually made our list because of who it mimics, Nikola Jokic, we also have a few different options.

Let's get you up to speed with the latest in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER.

Best Center Builds in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER

You might not want to play as a center in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER but we can guarantee that several squads are looking for a good center.

Some of the best center builds have to do with facilitating the ball but also being able to rebound and dominate the paint.

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As always, we suggest that you test these builds out a bit before spending any VC. If you enjoy them, you can then spend the VC to upgrade the build.

Our first build designed is to protect the paint and dominate the low post. It's also a favorite among NBA 2K23 MyCAREER players.

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Paint Beast Build in MyCAREER

The Paint Beast build is essentially an archetype that mimics players like NBA 2K23 Shaquille O'Neal who is known to dominate the paint.

You'll be able to score from the inside but you won't be able to shoot from the perimeter, so don't even try it.

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DEFEND THE RIM: Prevent scorers from getting any easy buckets

Finishing and defensive stats will be your main focus when putting together this NBA 2K23 MyCAREER build, so keep that in mind.

Here are the physical attributes:

  • Height - 7'0"
  • Weight - 250 LBS
  • Wingspan - 7'6"
  • Body Type - Built.

Now let's take a look at some of the specifics that you'll need:

  • Finishing
    • Close Shot - 87 OVR
    • Driving Layup - 82 OVR
    • Driving Dunk - 82 OVR
    • Standing Dunk - 87 OVR
    • Post Control - 97 OVR
  • Shooting
    • Mid-Range Shot - 70 OVR
    • Three-Point Shot - 31 OVR
    • Free Throw - 50 OVR
  • Playmaking
    • Pass Accuracy - 65 OVR
    • Ball Handle - 57 OVR
    • Speed with Ball - 27 OVR
  • Defense/Rebounding
    • Interior Defense - 90 OVR
    • Perimeter Defense - 65 OVR
    • Steal - 42 OVR
    • Block - 90 OVR
    • Offensive Rebound - 81 OVR
    • Defensive Rebound - 95 OVR
  • Physicals
    • Speed - 65 OVR
    • Acceleration - 51 OVR
    • Strength - 85 OVR
    • Vertical - 73 OVR
    • Stamina - 48 OVR

Use Power Backdowns and Post Playmaking for your Primary and Secondary Takeovers.

Once you do that, the Paint Beast NBA 2K23 MyCAREER Build will be set. Get ready to take over the paint with this one.

Two-Way Stretch Build on MyCAREER

The Stretch 5 Build is one of the best center builds that have circulated NBA 2K23 MyCAREER. This one is slightly based on Joel Embiid and Evan Mobley.

This is a versatile center that can score from outside while still being a solid defender. You might have a bit more trouble in the paint though.

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EMBIID BUILDS: Be able to score from beyond the arc with this build

You'll have some shades of Al Horford with this build and be able to knock down shots from beyond the arc in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER.

Here are the physical attributes:

  • Height - 6'10"
  • Weight - 248 LBS
  • Wingspan - 7'3"
  • Body Type - Built.

Now let's take a look at some of the specifics that you'll need:

  • Finishing
    • Close Shot - 70 OVR
    • Driving Layup - 70 OVR
    • Driving Dunk - 75 OVR
    • Standing Dunk - 90 OVR
    • Post Control - 25 OVR
  • Shooting
    • Mid-Range Shot - 72 OVR
    • Three-Point Shot - 87 OVR
    • Free Throw - 71 OVR
  • Playmaking
    • Pass Accuracy - 70 OVR
    • Ball Handle - 35 OVR
    • Speed with Ball - 25 OVR
  • Defense/Rebounding
    • Interior Defense - 99 OVR
    • Perimeter Defense - 78 OVR
    • Steal - 78 OVR
    • Block - 93 OVR
    • Offensive Rebound - 80 OVR
    • Defensive Rebound - 93 OVR
  • Physicals
    • Speed - 74 OVR
    • Acceleration - 69 OVR
    • Strength - 74 OVR
    • Vertical - 75 OVR
    • Stamina - 90 OVR

You won't be the ball handler in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER anyways so it's not too important to have good ball handling or speed with ball ratings.

For Takeovers, use Spot Up Precision and Paint Intimidation.

Joker Replica Build in MyCAREER

The Joker Replica Build is our favorite in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER when it comes to the best center builds available.

This well-rounded build will have you dominate the paint but still be able to move out and shoot well from mid-range.

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JOKER BUILD: This Replica Build is our favorite center build

You'll earn several NBA 2K23 MyCAREER badges with this build as well, 21 in Finishing, 21 in Shooting, 15 in Playmaking, and 12 in Defense and Rebounding.

These are the standard attributes:

  • Height - 6'11"
  • Weight - 284 LBS
  • Wingspan - 7'3"
  • Handedness - Right
  • Body Type - Compact

These are the in-depth attributes you'll need to input:

  • Finishing
    • Close Shot - 90 OVR
    • Driving Layup - 83 OVR
    • Driving Dunk - 67 OVR
    • Standing Dunk - 82 OVR
    • Post Control - 87 OVR
  • Shooting
    • Mid-Range Shot - 89 OVR
    • Three-Point shoot - 72 OVR
    • Free Throw - 67 OVR
  • Playmaking
    • Pass Accuracy - 85 OVR
    • Ball Handle - 68 OVR
    • Speed With Ball - 52 OVR
  • Defense/Rebounding
    • Interior Defense - 63 OVR
    • Perimeter Defense - 53 OVR
    • Steal - 58 OVR
    • Block - 54 OVR
    • Offensive Rebound - 60 OVR
    • Defensive Rebound - 90 OVR
  • Physicals
    • Speed - 55 OVR
    • Acceleration - 54 OVR
    • Strength - 85 OVR
    • Vertical - 55 OVR
    • Stamina - 89 OVR

Grab two NBA 2K23 Takeovers Post Shot Daggers and the other is Advanced Post Moves, each of these will help you dominate MyCAREER.

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