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NBA 2K25 Best Builds for All Archetypes

Here are the five best builds for all archetypes in NBA 2K25!

There are five main archetypes of players in NBA 2K25, including point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards, and centers. In this guide, I’ll provide you with the best builds for all archetypes in NBA 2K25, including the best badges and animation packages.

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Best Builds for All Archetypes in NBA 2K25

Point Guard Best Build

Since point guards are the primary ball handlers and playmakers on the team, they need to be able to pass well, shoot well, and guard from opposing players. This build emphasizes all these elements into a neat package.

Best Point Guard Badges

  • Handles for Days
  • Lightning Launch
  • Shifty Shooter
  • Slippery Off Ball
  • Posterizer
  • Dimer
  • Floor General

Best Point Guard Animation Packages

  • Dribble Moves:
    • Dribble Style: Quick
    • Signature Size-Up: Stephen Curry
    • Moving Crossovers: Pro 2
    • Behind the Back: Pro 3
  • Shooting Animations:
    • Jump Shot: Base 3
    • Dribble Pull-Up: Stephen Curry
    • Spot-Up Shot: Set Shot 25
  • Dunk Packages:
    • Contact Dunks: Pro Contact Dunks
    • Dunk Style: Quick Drops Off 1
  • Layup Packages:
    • Layup Style: Long Athlete
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Shooting Guard Best Build

Anyone who wants to shoot particularly well from a long range should choose the shooting guard archetype. This build prioritizes attributes that maximize your shooting potential and moves without the ball to create open shot opportunities.

Best Shooting Guard Badges

  • Deadeye
  • Shifty Shooter
  • Catch & Shoot
  • Limitless Range
  • Green Machine
  • Dimer
  • Slippery Off Ball

Best Shooting Guard Animation Packages

  • Dribble Moves:
    • Dribble Style: Quick
    • Signature Size-Up: Kyrie Irving
    • Moving Crossovers: Pro 2
    • Behind the Back: Pro 3
  • Shooting Animations:
    • Jump Shot: Base 3
    • Dribble Pull-Up: Stephen Curry
    • Spot-Up Shot: Set Shot 25
  • Dunk Packages:
    • Contact Dunks: Pro Contact Dunks
    • Dunk Style: Quick Drops Off 1
  • Layup Packages:
    • Layup Style: Long Athlete
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Small Forward Best Build

Versatility is the best word to describe what small forwards do, including scoring, defending, and rebounding. That’s why it’s important to combine shooting, finishing, and defensive stats within one build.

Best Small Forward Badges

  • Slippery Off Ball
  • Catch & Shoot
  • Posterizer
  • Clamps
  • Deadeye
  • Limitless Range
  • Quick First Step
  • Pogo Stick

Best Small Forward Animation Packages

  • Dribble Moves:
    • Signature Dribble Styles: Stephen Curry or Kyrie Irving
    • Size-Up Packages: Dame Lillard or Zion Williamson
  • Jumpshots:
    • Base Selection: Jump Shot 98
    • Release Timing: Klay Thompson or Rudy Gay
  • Layup Packages:
    • Long Athlete
    • Pro Contact Layups
  • Dunk Packages:
    • Quick Drops Off One
    • Contact Dunks: Pro Contact Dunks
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Power Forward Best Build

Power forwards can be equally good at playing it close to the basket, as well as stretching the floor with their shooting. This means that we need to find the most balanced build possible for this archetype.

Best Power Forward Badges

  • Posterizer
  • Catch & Shoot
  • Clamps
  • Rebound Chaser
  • Brick Wall
  • Limitless Range
  • Quick First Step
  • Pogo Stick

Best Power Forward Animation Packages

  • Dunk Packages:
    • Contact Dunks
    • Alley-Oops
  • Layup Packages:
    • Pro Layup Packages
  • Dribbling Animations:
    • Kevin Durant’s Dribble Style
    • Magic Johnson’s Dribble Style
  • Shooting Animations:
    • Hachimura Base
    • Spot-Up Shooting
    • Off-the-Dribble Shots
  • Size-Up Packages:
    • Paul George’s Size-Up
    • Jaylen Brown’s Size-Up
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Center Best Build

The fifth and final build on our list focuses on rebounding, shot-blocking, and scoring in the paint. Since centers often lack speed and agility, I also tried to make these stats more manageable.

Best Center Badges

  • Rebound Chaser
  • Boxout Beast
  • Brick Wall
  • Post Lockdown
  • High Flying Denier
  • Set Shot Specialist

Best Center Animation Packages

  • Dunk Packages:
    • Pro Contact Dunks
    • Big Man Contact Dunks
    • Alley-Oops
  • Layup Packages:
    • Big Man Layup Packages
    • Pro Layup Packages
  • Signature Animations:
    • Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid
    • Post Moves

That’s it for our list of the best builds for all archetypes in NBA 2K25. Stay tuned for more NBA 2K25 tips and tricks articles right here.


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