I love being a defensive center, get boards, set screens and set my team up for offence and scoring. I’ll score here and there but my main concern is to play my role and win the game. I dont care how many points I get when im rebounding the ball and my squad is making their shots.
@@uivah Absolutely you cant have too many cooks in the kitchen, gotta play your role to win. Work together. Its funny cause my team used to get shit on every game, im talking 30, 40, 50pt blowouts. But once we put an emphasis on playing our roles and discovering that, my record sits at 45-21. Complete 180, and that is really good for us. We’re more of the casual group but we’ve started playing a lot more, its been so much fun!
For real man. Some centres think their main position is offence the way they play . Centres have to dominate the paints , then comes playmaking , then scoring
Defense creates offense anyway. Rn I average 35 a game. Most of em being "scrap" points... Offensive rebounds, alleys, screen and rolls will be easily get you 20+ without trying. 35,18,11,5blk avg
Found you last year and you said at the end of the cycle you’d be pursuing different things. Stay on 2k plus your interests. Your center tips will pop off every year cause you’ve got a different perspective . Fuck the views, just stay in this space for whatever you want to take on. I promise you’ve got enough knowledge and following to be a 2k guy that transitions. Good looking out brother
My center build this year is CRAZY and I’m not even that good at the game. It’s a triple double machine and I’m having so much fun this year. Came to this video to try to get even better
@@heartwarmhaven Make a playmaking defensive anchor at the 5. Not the most gifted offensvlibly, but will be a demon of a board hunter and can throw dimes on leakers for fast breaks. i used a sf up until a week ago. I avereged like 5 1 7. Switched to a big an now average 10 30 10.
I’m mainly a guard, made a sf this year but recently I made a center build 30,20,10 damn near every game. My teammates asked why didn’t I make a big sooner
@J0SHOFFICIAL up til 2k19 i was always a big. Went PG after that at my boys request. I went sf this year and was absolutely awful, couldnt find my rols to save my life and we was getting our shit pushed in. I made a playmking defensive anchor at the 5 and im averegung avour 10 30 10. Never playing abything but the 5 feom here on out
I’ve made a 7’3 the past years, yeah it’s slow but I enjoy it. I average 15 and 15, I think it just depends on the person too yeah you might get cooked every now and then but if you understand your role and have a decent IQ you can hoop on it fasho.
Love your videos bro been watching since day one and just found your channel again as this is the first 2k I have gotten since 2k22, your the only person who consistently teaches the best info on centres can’t thank you enough for always dropping knowledge
One thing that’s hard about being a skilled big / good big is that the guards / randoms you play with have to actually use the picks and find you on the pops n such Makes it harder to really create if your teammates aren’t buying in
ngl after 2k13 came out, that was like the only 2k i played until damn near 2k20. since i came back, i’ve only made guards and sf’s. last night i just made a 7ft 2 way 3 level board hunter and he’s a demon already. this the first video i came to for big man tips 🤙🏽 you was definitely was speaking all facts. can’t wait to get my player to a 99 😈
so you are saying when you press Y to jump for a board, if you hold it down it delays the jump? So if you want to always jump first (and you time it correctly), you want to just tap Y quickly so your jump registers faster than someone else?
I only disagree with the height one, but good vid. My 7’2 interior scorer been killing niggas in the park, rec, proving grounds, my career and errthang
I think the biggest thing is, go higher on offensive rebound then defensive rebound. Defensive rebounding is easier on like 78 rebounding then 78 offensive rebounding
@@jefferybeckham9053 depends on what center you are. Like if you staying in the corner. You not really grabbing offensive boards. Now if you clog the paint on offense then yes.
It is balanced. They need to work on defense a little more now but if they match the defense with the offense it’s the perfect game. I believe the word would be more skill based
I’ve been a center since 2K18 always basically the same build some sort of big playmaker that can also defend. This year it’s called playmaking defensive anchor, 7 feet with 70 speed I almost exclusively play rec the only time I really play park is with my teammate. And I forgot about holding triangle to delay a jump, that is my biggest weakness jumping too early and biting on pumpfakes. Thanks for reminding me bro, and in return I subscribe to you
First game as a centre, used the NBA build for Chet Holmgren. I had 19 points and three 3-pointers on pro difficulty. Game seems more approachable this year. I may recreate and go for more speed though. Which NBA player build should I use? I like the premade builds for simplicity. Also, is center the easiest position for a beginner? I am not very good with the controls, moves, etc. I can shoot, pass and a couple of other basics.
It seems like some players with centers know a trick on where to stand in the paint to practically guarantee an offensive board. Like their 96 offensive rebound will somehow overpower my 96 defensive rebound. I don't get it. But that tip on holding the rebound button down......I'm gonna' try that.
I have a lot of questions I’m on a 7’0 big with a 66 speed and smaller bigs are running past me with ease how can I play defense better on smaller players do I need to hold both triggers on defense or just hold guard? How do u position yourself better for screens?
For guarding faster players and keeping up you’re better off jogging around at the right times without holding sprint and/or defensive assist. And for screens it’s kind of hard to explain, ya just got to master movement of your player with this game’s mechanics
I have a 84 build with 82 Interior Defense, 91 strength and just got thrown around the paint against a 97. I maxed those stats to avoid that so any advice on how to stop/minimize that specifically?
@@Levahr Thanks, what is the minimum I should use 84 or 88. I don't see myself building and grinding another Center so I'd use my cap breakers when I get them
Love the vid. But personally i always go the highest i can and work slow in the season of ai to build up my speed, agility, etc. Just because im a huge ass Yao fan. So i kind of imitate him in a way on the game. Cause im 5,10” in rl. Fun to play like a shooting guard design for rl myself in the game. But since i was 5 I always loved Yao and wanted to be like him. But life didnt turn out that way. Still tho, great ass video. I just wanted to give my own little comment on it
man i hope u do read your comments like u say😅.. i mos definitely hear u on the 7’3 bigs, but man i had to make one, and when i tell u there was nothing i wasted no attributes or anything, i maybe have created a top 10 7’3 big ngl
Appreciate the tips big bro, question i have a big inside and most of my important badges are gold or HOF do you think legend badges are a big jump from HOF because getting cap breakers to me is to much of a grind. 6'11 center ( DEFENSE ANCHOR ) is my title.
@@ry-daprophet.b1461 i think the difference won’t be too heavy. Just wait until 2k lab posts some videos testing them before using any badge perks or cap breakers bro, at the end of the day a HOF badge is already top tier so maybe you are better off spending those perks elsewhere, but for now until people do some testing hold on to it
Great video but I feel he is misleading everyone by flat out dismissing 7’2 and 7’3 builds. Yes, speed is a huge factor in 2k25. But it isn’t the only important attribute. If you build a 7’2 or 7’3 center the right way, you can make up what you lack in speed in other attributes that will make you the most dominant offensive or defensive position on the court.
Ain’t no misleading. Yall can use 7’3/2 if yall want lmao. But them 1 or 2 inches aren’t drastic enough of a difference in the game to willingly make a much slower build that can easily get dominated by someone who’s just better on the sticks💯
This my first 2k, my co workers wanted to play so I said f it let's try it. My co workers cool wit me being ass rn (but see I'm improving) but I was playing wit my co worker and his homies and his homies were talking mad shit smh
Yo bro ngl im trynna play with you i fw the content i made a 7’0 footer big but im at a 90+ so im working on my rebuild which will be a pg,sg,sf(haven’t decided yet) will better ball handling tht way u can run the big(im xbox to next gen)
Biggs don’t shoot that’s it end of argument maybe in the park but bring me a shooting big in the rec im making him quit in a 4 and shut down shooting 5s so if your not a true big make a pg
I played a lot in the builder tester. And I believe in gold brick wall minimum and 75 vert minimum. The 6’10 wasnt killing jokic down the court like i thought. The speed thresholds on this game isnt as bad now. To where a 6’10 is murdering slow guys if they playing proper. So i went 7ft 290 for my first build. For a 2-3 zone on D.
It’s really tough to replicate my play style on 6’10 centers an up, them attributes get expensive 😭 6’9s lookin like the best height for the attributes I wanna prioritize
VahrGang
I love being a defensive center, get boards, set screens and set my team up for offence and scoring. I’ll score here and there but my main concern is to play my role and win the game. I dont care how many points I get when im rebounding the ball and my squad is making their shots.
@@nusa8498 I’m the exact same way 🔥🔥
fax bro every team needs a draymond green to win
@@uivah Absolutely you cant have too many cooks in the kitchen, gotta play your role to win. Work together. Its funny cause my team used to get shit on every game, im talking 30, 40, 50pt blowouts. But once we put an emphasis on playing our roles and discovering that, my record sits at 45-21. Complete 180, and that is really good for us. We’re more of the casual group but we’ve started playing a lot more, its been so much fun!
For real man. Some centres think their main position is offence the way they play . Centres have to dominate the paints , then comes playmaking , then scoring
Defense creates offense anyway. Rn I average 35 a game. Most of em being "scrap" points... Offensive rebounds, alleys, screen and rolls will be easily get you 20+ without trying.
35,18,11,5blk avg
Found you last year and you said at the end of the cycle you’d be pursuing different things. Stay on 2k plus your interests. Your center tips will pop off every year cause you’ve got a different perspective . Fuck the views, just stay in this space for whatever you want to take on. I promise you’ve got enough knowledge and following to be a 2k guy that transitions. Good looking out brother
My center build this year is CRAZY and I’m not even that good at the game. It’s a triple double machine and I’m having so much fun this year. Came to this video to try to get even better
@@Ckproduction03 what is it please?
Yu play rec ? I got one 2 I he killing shit on 3s I hate Rec 🤣
@@heartwarmhaven
Make a playmaking defensive anchor at the 5. Not the most gifted offensvlibly, but will be a demon of a board hunter and can throw dimes on leakers for fast breaks.
i used a sf up until a week ago. I avereged like 5 1 7. Switched to a big an now average 10 30 10.
I’m mainly a guard, made a sf this year but recently I made a center build 30,20,10 damn near every game. My teammates asked why didn’t I make a big sooner
@J0SHOFFICIAL up til 2k19 i was always a big. Went PG after that at my boys request. I went sf this year and was absolutely awful, couldnt find my rols to save my life and we was getting our shit pushed in. I made a playmking defensive anchor at the 5 and im averegung avour 10 30 10. Never playing abything but the 5 feom here on out
I’ve made a 7’3 the past years, yeah it’s slow but I enjoy it. I average 15 and 15, I think it just depends on the person too yeah you might get cooked every now and then but if you understand your role and have a decent IQ you can hoop on it fasho.
I know you said you was dropping this but I didn’t expect it this quick after the stream 😍
Grind don’t stop 🫡
Love your videos bro been watching since day one and just found your channel again as this is the first 2k I have gotten since 2k22, your the only person who consistently teaches the best info on centres can’t thank you enough for always dropping knowledge
One thing that’s hard about being a skilled big / good big is that the guards / randoms you play with have to actually use the picks and find you on the pops n such
Makes it harder to really create if your teammates aren’t buying in
As a casual 2k player. This video helped a lot since I usually play guard with little center experience
ngl after 2k13 came out, that was like the only 2k i played until damn near 2k20. since i came back, i’ve only made guards and sf’s. last night i just made a 7ft 2 way 3 level board hunter and he’s a demon already. this the first video i came to for big man tips 🤙🏽 you was definitely was speaking all facts. can’t wait to get my player to a 99 😈
The big question for me so far is, 84 or 92 close shot for a rec center( I’m usually the second scoring option on my teams)
I’d say only go 92 if you really feel like it’s needed for you to make em
84 with high standing 92 if low standing
84 if you not the primary scorer and have the ability to hit 3's. If you the primary scorer and have good offensive rebound, go 92
I have a 85 closes
99
so you are saying when you press Y to jump for a board, if you hold it down it delays the jump? So if you want to always jump first (and you time it correctly), you want to just tap Y quickly so your jump registers faster than someone else?
Vahr gang thanks my man appreciate u😊
I only disagree with the height one, but good vid. My 7’2 interior scorer been killing niggas in the park, rec, proving grounds, my career and errthang
Views going up brudda keep going
I’ve had games this year where I get 10 points and 20 boards and I only get 10,000 my points. Has this been happening for anyone else?
I think the biggest thing is, go higher on offensive rebound then defensive rebound. Defensive rebounding is easier on like 78 rebounding then 78 offensive rebounding
@@jefferybeckham9053 depends on what center you are. Like if you staying in the corner. You not really grabbing offensive boards. Now if you clog the paint on offense then yes.
No point raising offense rebounding if you're a stretch. Go with D-board so you can counter all the builds going high O-board.
It is balanced. They need to work on defense a little more now but if they match the defense with the offense it’s the perfect game. I believe the word would be more skill based
I’ve been a center since 2K18 always basically the same build some sort of big playmaker that can also defend. This year it’s called playmaking defensive anchor, 7 feet with 70 speed I almost exclusively play rec the only time I really play park is with my teammate. And I forgot about holding triangle to delay a jump, that is my biggest weakness jumping too early and biting on pumpfakes. Thanks for reminding me bro, and in return I subscribe to you
Glad to help bro thanks for the support 🙏🏽
Ay I appreciate this man. Just built my first center, tryna get the hang of it. This is gonna help a lot. Keep up the good work brody. Instant sub 🤙🏻
Instant sub 🙌🏼 great video man will be sure to watch more thank you for helping me, i had no idea how to play C
No problem bro!
I’m 7’1, past 2ks i’m used to having a small forward build with good speed on it, the slow build is fucking me over lmao
This video is going to be helpful for sure thanks my mans
First game as a centre, used the NBA build for Chet Holmgren. I had 19 points and three 3-pointers on pro difficulty. Game seems more approachable this year. I may recreate and go for more speed though. Which NBA player build should I use? I like the premade builds for simplicity. Also, is center the easiest position for a beginner? I am not very good with the controls, moves, etc. I can shoot, pass and a couple of other basics.
i don't recommend the NBA builds but if you had to pick one I'd say probably Embiid. And yes, center is a good position to start out as a beginner!
@ thank you for your help.
It seems like some players with centers know a trick on where to stand in the paint to practically guarantee an offensive board. Like their 96 offensive rebound will somehow overpower my 96 defensive rebound. I don't get it. But that tip on holding the rebound button down......I'm gonna' try that.
Centers are shooting and everyone slashing. Immovable on silver and challenger on a 6’11 was my route. Shifty shooter dope 2
Just made my first shack bill my first Center ever thanks for the tips helping out
I’ve been playing big since 2k20 and didn’t even know the first tip😅😅
Ngl the 7’3 is fun if you get attributes right lol
Appreciate the video. But if I could suggest putting actual clips of you doing the tips ? For the visual learners out here 😂
I Play 7‘2 with 52 Speed and i manage, but i do Play smart run back early, if you don’t run back early it’s Over
Never played center before this video was very helpful thank you
How do I get a board over someone who is taller than me even if im boxing out im 6'10 I struggle contesting and playing defense under the rim
I’ll drop a video explaining everything bro
I have a lot of questions I’m on a 7’0 big with a 66 speed and smaller bigs are running past me with ease how can I play defense better on smaller players do I need to hold both triggers on defense or just hold guard? How do u position yourself better for screens?
For guarding faster players and keeping up you’re better off jogging around at the right times without holding sprint and/or defensive assist. And for screens it’s kind of hard to explain, ya just got to master movement of your player with this game’s mechanics
Ima cry man, got 2k for the first time in 5 years and I made a 7'3 center to stay true, didn't realize there's a whole meta man ;~;
It’s okay bro go crazy in rec with that 7’3🫡
I have a 84 build with 82 Interior Defense, 91 strength and just got thrown around the paint against a 97. I maxed those stats to avoid that so any advice on how to stop/minimize that specifically?
The interior defense needs to be higher to counter people’s post control plus make sure you have all your defensive paint badges upgraded
@@Levahr Thanks, what is the minimum I should use 84 or 88. I don't see myself building and grinding another Center so I'd use my cap breakers when I get them
@@danielliverpool384488 gold post lockdown
Your content is great!
Just made 7’3 true wemby build and then this video was recommended straight away😭
Yo fam question you think I could be a 6’11 stretch four ik im not the 5 on rec and pro-am but on twos can I hold up against those undersized?
As long as you’re good at beating them to positions then yes you’ll be fine
Do I need to upgrade my pass acc? I have 65 for bronze break starter. I haven’t had any issues really but I’m only 10 games deep in rec
I recommend 75 at least so the passes aren’t too slow & ya get silver break starter and dimer
Would you say the standing meter dunk is cheesy as last year ? Or you don’t really need 90 standing dunk on a footer for rec ?
I dunk maybe 75% of the time and I don’t meter dunk ever
What’s the best motion style for rebounding?
Motion style doesn’t affect rebounding
What should my boxing assist be?
Mine on 40 right now i was going to test out other values but i haven’t got to it yet
W tips gd looks brodie
Love the vid. But personally i always go the highest i can and work slow in the season of ai to build up my speed, agility, etc. Just because im a huge ass Yao fan. So i kind of imitate him in a way on the game. Cause im 5,10” in rl. Fun to play like a shooting guard design for rl myself in the game. But since i was 5 I always loved Yao and wanted to be like him. But life didnt turn out that way. Still tho, great ass video. I just wanted to give my own little comment on it
man i hope u do read your comments like u say😅.. i mos definitely hear u on the 7’3 bigs, but man i had to make one, and when i tell u there was nothing i wasted no attributes or anything, i maybe have created a top 10 7’3 big ngl
How’s the shooting with a 75 3 ball?
I don’t have vc to upgrade my 7’0 yet😭
7'0 big men are top tier. Thats the only height i recommend.
Great video
What build are you using in this video?
My 7 footer i haven’t uploaded yet
@@Levahr looks lethal brother, get it uploaded ASAP! Respect
i started playing center this year, i hope ur video helps me, i will be back if it does
I have plenty videos to help you, welcome to Center Life👏🏽
Thanks for the tips bro. No diddy 😂😂😭
Appreciate the tips big bro, question i have a big inside and most of my important badges are gold or HOF do you think legend badges are a big jump from HOF because getting cap breakers to me is to much of a grind. 6'11 center ( DEFENSE ANCHOR ) is my title.
@@ry-daprophet.b1461 i think the difference won’t be too heavy. Just wait until 2k lab posts some videos testing them before using any badge perks or cap breakers bro, at the end of the day a HOF badge is already top tier so maybe you are better off spending those perks elsewhere, but for now until people do some testing hold on to it
@carlosguerra9056 much appreciated brother that make sense thanks 💯
The difference from gold to hof isn’t too drastic so you should be okay, but i think from what I’ve seen Legend is a big jump
@Levahr appreciate the response 💯
my rebound a 88 should i delete the build
No if you good enough you can make it workk
I appreciate the tips.
let them comment its obvious good for the algorithm gang
Yeah ik
Should i be holding the triangle button/rebound all the time ? Or only if i hit it early
Only if you accidentally hit it early
How to swim aka worm on 2k
Can yall catch alleys?
Yeas
Yo real question how long ago did u start YouTubing?
Taking it seriously i started September 2022 with 2K23
@@Levahr that’s fire I respect the Channel gang💪🏿
i’m still seeing Cs w/74 strength 99 ovr 😂
Great video but I feel he is misleading everyone by flat out dismissing 7’2 and 7’3 builds. Yes, speed is a huge factor in 2k25. But it isn’t the only important attribute. If you build a 7’2 or 7’3 center the right way, you can make up what you lack in speed in other attributes that will make you the most dominant offensive or defensive position on the court.
Ain’t no misleading. Yall can use 7’3/2 if yall want lmao.
But them 1 or 2 inches aren’t drastic enough of a difference in the game to willingly make a much slower build that can easily get dominated by someone who’s just better on the sticks💯
thanks for the advice
Im tryna be a good big man but its my first time since 2k20 my friends on my ass rn so i gotta do better
Only gave my guy 75 o board I think imma regret it
oh you will
@@DawwgHouse made a new build to get 99 o board 😂
All i wanted was a new Mercedes
This my first 2k, my co workers wanted to play so I said f it let's try it. My co workers cool wit me being ass rn (but see I'm improving) but I was playing wit my co worker and his homies and his homies were talking mad shit smh
Fuck them, you’ll get better in due time
@Levahr appreciate it man🫱🏼🫲🏽
@@_big038 it’s all good brother you’ll be better than them soon enough😂
Best way to become better center get 96 offensive rebound cause they going to miss
Not everyone needs 96
is 6,9 a good size for a center? and what do u do on offensive when ur a center?
Yes its good but its not for everyone. It’s definitely more difficult. On offense i set lots of screens and cut a lot using the speed to an advantage
After playing the game for 3 days I lied I'm going 7'0 on my center not 7'3 😂
😂😂😂
Yo bro ngl im trynna play with you i fw the content i made a 7’0 footer big but im at a 90+ so im working on my rebuild which will be a pg,sg,sf(haven’t decided yet) will better ball handling tht way u can run the big(im xbox to next gen)
@@manii1509 did you make this build? tryna debate if the 74/75 three is genuinely enough to shoot
@@tobymurf6875 thats enough but i went with 80 three ball
Idk if it’s just me but man I got significantly worse at interior defense.
Contesting Defense is a tad bit harder this year
I’m 7’3 and I average 30 rebounds in the rec
You better😂😭
@@Levahr 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this shii fun asl ngl, I haven’t played big since 2k20
@@rackfeen you definitely lyin 7’3 centers liability’s on teams no cap
Biggs don’t shoot that’s it end of argument maybe in the park but bring me a shooting big in the rec im making him quit in a 4 and shut down shooting 5s so if your not a true big make a pg
What the best center build for a newer player (4 years) that has played small forwards but is a big man at heart? ❤️
There’s multiple styles of builds tbh just go for the one that matches your play style !
we need get bro paid 🙏🙏
I played a lot in the builder tester. And I believe in gold brick wall minimum and 75 vert minimum. The 6’10 wasnt killing jokic down the court like i thought. The speed thresholds on this game isnt as bad now. To where a 6’10 is murdering slow guys if they playing proper. So i went 7ft 290 for my first build. For a 2-3 zone on D.
So you running around with 50 something speed 😂
running zone in rec? have some self respect.
It’s really tough to replicate my play style on 6’10 centers an up, them attributes get expensive 😭 6’9s lookin like the best height for the attributes I wanna prioritize
@@2rawww4tvkd 60 speed
Damn your stoned bro. 😂
Lmao i wasn’t, i hadn’t slept that night and recorded the video at 5am😂
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Smh you could have saved me a few dollars smh 7’2 not it
Mannnn I made a 7’2 & a 6’10 smfh thanks for the tips tho real shhh
He is in drugs!
@@flameworld9028 huh ?😂
bet you wont like this comment