NBA 2K22: Best Center Builds

NBA 2K22 is now available on various platforms such as PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC. One of the most exciting features in the game is the MyPlayer Builder in MyCareer. Gamers are rushing to build their version of an unstoppable demigod and the majority of them are inclined towards guards and forwards.

Given how the game is today, it is no surprise that gamers want to build high-scoring guards and small forwards. Traditional big men aren't fun to play with on NBA 2K as you cannot shoot threes or run around screens.

Before Nikola Jokic won the NBA league MVP, the last center to win the award was Shaquille O'Neal more than 20 years ago (in 2000).

What is the best center build in NBA 2K22?

Big men and centers might not be the most fun to play with but they are certainly crucial for any team. If you get the right build in NBA 2K22, your center can dominate the paint on both ends of the floor.

The best center in the game today is arguably either Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid. In this article, we are going to take a look at three center builds for NBA 2K22.

Note: The skill breakdown and physical profiles are pie charts in NBA 2K22 and the % figures mentioned are not exact values but just rough numbers to give you an idea which pie chart to choose.

Note: Badges can vary as you change or select your attributes.

#3 Balanced Scorer

Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls

The ultimate stretch five who can score from anywhere on the floor and be the ideal pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop partner for your team in NBA 2K22.

Skill Breakdown: 62.5% Shooting, 12.5% Playmaking, 12.5% Finishing, 12.5% Defense/Rebounding

Physical Profile: High Strength, Medium Agility, Low Vertical

Player Creation: Body Type - Defined, Height - 7'0", Weight - 215 lbs, Wingspan - 89"

Takeover: Spot Up Shooter

To set your potential with this build in NBA 2K22, you'll need to max out Close Shot and Standing Dunk while Post Hook can be kept a little over minimum potential (around 33). You can leave everything else at a minimum. Max out everything in Shooting except Free Throw which can be kept a little below maximum potential (around 85).

Under Playmaking attributes, max out Pass Accuracy and Post Control while leaving Ball Handle at the minimum. Finally, in the Defense/Rebounding category, max out both the rebounding attributes along with Interior Defense. Block can be kept a little below maximum potential (around 70) while everything else will be kept at minumum.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 47 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 30 in Shooting, 10 in Playmaking, 6 in Defense/Rebounding and one in Finishing. You can choose HOF badges in Shooting such as Tireless Shooter, Clutch Shooter, Hot Zone Hunter and/or Circus Threes.

Shades of: Nikola Vucevic, Jonas Valanciunas

---

Also Check Out: NBA 2K22 Latest News, Updates and Ratings

#2 Paint Defender

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the LA Lakers [Source: InsideHook]

Although the build says "Paint Defender", this player can not only defend at a high level but also knock down shots at an efficient clip for your team in NBA 2K22.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Finishing, 36% Defense/Rebounding, 14% Shooting, 14% Playmaking

Physical Profile: Strength, Agility and Vertical Balance

Player Creation: Body Type - Burly, Height - 7'0", Weight - 215 lbs, Wingspan - 89"

Takeover: Rim Protector

To set your potential with this build in NBA 2K22, you'll need to max out everything in the Finishing category. Under Shooting, max out Mid-range shot and Post Fade while keeping Free Throw at 60 and Three-point shot at minimum.

This player will live in the low post and rarely ever go out to the three-point line so the finishing and close shots need to be perfect in NBA 2K22 MyPlayer Builder whereas the three-point shot doesn't need any upgrade.

Under Playmaking attributes, max out Pass Accuracy and Post Control while leaving Ball Handle at the minimum. Finally, in the Defense/Rebounding category, max out Interior Defense. Block, Offensive Rebound and Defensive Rebound should be kept at 72, 70 and 73 while everything else can be kept at minimum. If you have any attribute upgrades remaining, invest in either rebounding category.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 47 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 26 in Finishing, 11 in Playmaking, 9 in Defense/Rebounding and one in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Finishing and Defense/Rebounding such as Relentless Finisher, Fearless Finisher, Rebond Chaser and/or Rim Protector.

Shades of: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jonas Valanciunas

#1 Paint Beast

Shaquille O'Neal with the LA Lakers [Source: EpicBuzzer]

The ultimate unstoppable force in the paint for your team in NBA 2K22. If you get the ball to him in the low post, think of it like an automatic bucket. Can also defend at a high clip while grabbing boards in traffic.

Skill Breakdown: 36% Finishing, 36% Defense/Rebounding, 14% Shooting, 14% Playmaking

Physical Profile: High Strength, Medium Agility and Low Vertical

Player Creation: Body Type - Burly, Height - 7'1", Weight - 280 lbs, Wingspan - 94"

Takeover: Rim Protector

To set your potential with this build in NBA 2K22, you'll need to max out Close Shot, Standing Dunk and Post Hook in the Finishing category while keeping everything else at the minimum. You should leave every attribute in the Shooting category to minimum. This player will live in the low post and his Shooting attributes can be left as is.

Under Playmaking attributes, max out everything. Other than Post Control, everything else will have low potential to begin with. And finally, in the Defense/Rebounding category, max out everything except Steal which can be kept around 50.

Badges: For this build, you'll get 61 Badge Upgrades in NBA 2K22 - 24 in Finishing, 24 in Defense/Rebounding, 12 in Playmaking and one in Shooting. You can choose HOF badges in Finishing such as Relentless Finisher, Backdown Punisher, Fancy Footwork and/or Drop Stepper. You can also choose badges in Defense/Rebounding in NBA 2K22 such as Rebound Chaser and/or Rim Protector.

Shades of: Shaquille O'Neal, Hassan Whiteside, Andre Drummond