NBA 2K22: Best Center Builds

#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