NBA 2K23 Best Big Man Builds

Last Updated on September 12, 2022 by Sam

NBA 2K23 Best Big Man Builds

Big Man Builds are an essential component of the defensive lineup and strengthen the defence.

Although builds differ based on playstyles, it is better to use another build as a model and then modify it to your preferences rather than creating a build from scratch, which is why we have compiled some of the top big man builds for NBA 2K23.

Inside Out Glass Cleaner Build (Old/Next Gen)

Being a 7-foot player comes with its set of advantages and disadvantages. The obvious disadvantage is getting asked constantly “How’s the weather up there?” but once you do a slam dunk over their head, they won’t be talking again.

This Inside Out Glass Cleaner Build is true to its name because the height you are going for is above the average of the normal basketball player. The rest of the details are given below.

Body Settings

• Height: 7’0’’
• Weight: 238 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’6’’
• Body Shape: Solid

Attributes

Finishing

• Close Shot: 80
• Driving Layup: 65
• Driving Dunk: 85
• Standing Dunk: 90
• Post Control: 80

Shooting

• Mid-Range Shot: 71
• Three-Point Shot: 84
• Free Throw: 66

Playmaking

• Pass Accuracy: 60
• Ball Handle: 38
• Speed With Ball: –

Defense/Rebounding

• Interior Defense: 78
• Perimeter Defense: 43
• Steal: 61
• Block: 93
• Offensive Rebound: 77
• Defensive Rebound: 93

Physicals

• Speed: 73
• Acceleration: 65
• Strength: 89
• Vertical: 75
• Stamina: 91

Finishing Badges

• Fearless Finisher: Bronze
• Backdown Punisher: Gold
• Posterizer: Silver
• Bully: Gold
• Rise Up: Gold

Shooting Badges

• Clutch Shooter: Silver
• Comeback Kid: Bronze
• Claymore: Gold
• Guard Up: Gold
• Catch and Shoot: Gold
• Limitless Range: Silver

Playmaking Badges

• Floor General: Bronze
• Break Starter: Bronze
• Vice Grip: Bronze

Defense/Rebounding Badges

• Glove: Bronze
• Interceptor: Bronze
• Boxout Beast: Silver
• Chase Down Artist: Gold
• Anchor: Gold
• Brick Wall: Gold
• Rebound Chaser: Gold

Primary Takeover: Stuff Blocks

Secondary Takeover: Limitless Range

Defensive Anchor Build (Old/Next Gen)

One of the next big man builds is going to be the Defensive Anchor Build with an above-average height and with all of the changes coming to the passes and guard positions the defensive position such as the center position is going to need an upgrade.

That is why we have put together this Center Big Man build to help make the defensive line stronger.

Body Settings

• Height: 6’10’’
• Weight: 245 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’4’’
• Body Shape: Built

Attributes

Finishing

• Close Shot: 80
• Driving Layup: 61
• Driving Dunk: 80
• Standing Dunk: 90
• Post Control: –

Shooting

• Mid-Range Shot: 50
• Three-Point Shot: 26
• Free Throw: 66

Playmaking

• Pass Accuracy: 70
• Ball Handle: 35
• Speed With Ball: –

Defense/Rebounding

• Interior Defense: 99
• Perimeter Defense: 79
• Steal: 79
• Block: 97
• Offensive Rebound: 98
• Defensive Rebound: 99

Physicals

• Speed: 75
• Acceleration: 69
• Strength: 85
• Vertical: 80
• Stamina: 90

Finishing Badges

• Bully: Silver

Shooting Badges

• Middy Magician: Bronze

Playmaking Badges

• Bail Out: Silver
• Break Starter: Silver

Defense/Rebounding Badges

• Glove: Bronze
• Interceptor: Silver
• Menace: Gold
• Post Lockdown: Bronze
• Boxout Beast: Silver
• Challenger: Bronze
• Chase Down Artist: Silver
• Brick Wall: Hall of Fame
• Pogo Stick: Gold
• Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame

Primary Takeover: Paint Intimidation

Secondary Takeover: Boxout Wall

Glass-Cleaning Lockdown Build

The defensive line needs to be stronger if they want their offense to perform at full strength because a strong defense gives confidence to the offense to go all out without worrying about anything else.

Help strengthen your defenses we have put together this Big Man build defensive build to make the opponents scratch their heads if they want to score a point.

Body Settings

• Height: 6’9’’
• Weight: 218 lbs
• Wingspan: 7’7’’
• Body Shape: Built

Attributes

Finishing

• Close Shot: 45
• Driving Layup: 61
• Driving Dunk: 81
• Standing Dunk: 80
• Post Control: –

Shooting

• Mid-Range Shot: 70
• Three-Point Shot: 75
• Free Throw: 51

Playmaking

• Pass Accuracy: 70
• Ball Handle: 50
• Speed With Ball: 46

Defense/Rebounding

• Interior Defense: 84
• Perimeter Defense: 88
• Steal: 81
• Block: 97
• Offensive Rebound: 84
• Defensive Rebound: 99

Physicals

• Speed: 81
• Acceleration: 76
• Strength: 60
• Vertical: 92
• Stamina: 89

Finishing Badges

• Acrobat: Bronze
• Backdown Punisher: Bronze
• Dropstepper: Bronze
• Pro Touch: Silver
• Slithery: Bronze
• Aerial Wizard: Gold
• Limitless Takeoff: Silver

Shooting Badges

• Limitless Range: Bronze
• Claymore: Silver
• Middy Magician: Bronze
• Agent 3: Bronze
• Corner Specialist: Silver
• Green Machine: Silver
• Guard Up: Silver

Playmaking Badges

• Break Starter: Silver
• Dimer: Bronze
• Bail Out: Bronze
• Vice Grip: Bronze

Defense/Rebounding Badges

• Boxout Beast: Gold
• Glove: Bronze
• Work Horse: Bronze
• Challenger: Silver
• Chase Down Artist: Bronze
• Clamps: Silver
• Interceptor: Silver
• Anchor: Gold
• Brick Wall: Bronze
• Rebound Chaser: Hall of Fame

Primary Takeover: See The Future

Secondary Takeover: Spot-Up Precision