NBA 2K23: Best Power Forward Build (2025)

When the league talks about "big men," they're usually talking about centers. But that definition has expanded as centers have moved to power forward over the past few years (i.e. Anthony Davis and Karl Anthony-Towns). With the right build in NBA 2K23, players can be a big man that isn't yet another center.

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This build is excellent, but preference and team composition must also be considered. No player is going to have success with a build that doesn't feel right in NBA 2K23. Feel free to take this guide and adjust it based on these factors or throw it out entirely if wanting to go at a different angle.

Body Settings

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Height

7'0"

Weight

263 pounds

Wing Span

7'10"

When fans think of the best shooters, they think of the three-point specialists who can pin it down from deep. In the game, they probably think of some of the incredible shooting badges and see who has those. But what about post scorers?

Post scoring is entirely placed into the finishing tree this year, so it's understandable to forget about it. This build is a scoring machine from the post that can also completely erase any opposing power forward they're matched up against.

Attribute Potential

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Close Shot

99

Driving Layup

30

Driving Dunk

46

Standing Dunk

86

Post Control

99

Mid-Range Shot

59

Three-Point Shot

25

Free Throw

59

Pass Accuracy

83

Ball Handle

50

Speed With Ball

25

Interior Defense

99

Perimeter Defense

49

Steal

51

Block

25

Offensive Rebound

58

Defensive Rebound

69

Speed

67

Acceleration

56

Strength

99

Vertical

61

Stamina

96

Shockingly, three-point shooting is the only real sacrifice this build has to make. The speed isn't remarkable, this is the tallest and longest a power forward can be after all, but it's still fast enough to stay in front of the smaller power forwards. It even gives access to some of the best playmaking badges for a post player out there.

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Although the block rating is at a minimum, block only goes for blocking shots straight up. When it comes to making opponents miss, that's determined by interior defense, which is at the maximum. Finally, note that all stats relevant to post shooting are sitting at a 99 maximum as well.

Badges

Finishing

Backdown Punisher (Hall of Fame), Dream Shake (Hall of Fame), Dropstepper (Hall of Fame), Post Spin Technician (Hall of Fame)

Shooting

Middy Magician (Bronze), Volume Shooter (Bronze)

Playmaking

Post Playmaker (Gold), Unpluckable (Gold), Vice Grip (Gold)

Defense/Rebounding

Brick Wall (Hall of Fame), Post Lockdown (Hall of Fame)

Starting with the highlight of this build, all four badges relevant to finishing in the post are all at the Hall of Fame level. These are some of the most elite finishing badges in general. For this build that already has 99 attributes to the important categories, it makes this kind of scoring nearly impossible to stop unless the opponent also has perfect scores and badges.

That brings the focus over to defense and, yes, this build actually can stop a clone of itself on offense with a perfect 99 in the interior defense and two relevant Hall of Fame badges. With Brick Wall, players can force a starter out of the game within a few minutes by fully depleting their stamina. It's also downright abuse in multiplayer for draining stamina and setting screens.

The playmaking is important here as well. Although the badges aren't Hall of Fame, they truly don't have to be. If the on-ball player tries to swipe the ball, roll around them. If somebody else comes in to do the same, simply pass to the open man and watch as Post Playmaker gives this build huge assist potential when it isn't scoring.

Takeover

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Primary Takeover

Post Scorer

Secondary Takeover

Rim Protector

There isn't much of a choice here for this build. Take Post Scorer first and foremost as it is the only way to score against a player who has this identical build. Any other build and Post Scorer will make it so that gamers score with ease.

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Next, Rim Protector is going to be big for other power forwards who like to score. Messing up shots in the paint is expected for any power forward, this just takes it to those elite levels. Mixed in with those top-tier defense/rebounding badges and opponents will be forced to pass when matched up against this build.

Best Team To Play For

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There are a few teams that contend for the title of the best team to play power forward for. When choosing a team, try to find one where the starting player at the power forward position is ranked at a sub-80 while the rest of the team is solid, mostly 80s or 90s.

Power forwards are spoiled for choice this year, but the highest chance of success has to go to the Phoenix Suns, one of only two teams that have two 90+ players on the squad. A post player has Deandre Ayton under the rim and Mikal Bridges to help with finishing. The guards both excel at distance shooting and passing. All they need for an easy championship is a power forward who can adequately post up.

NBA 2K23 is available now for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

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NBA 2K23: Best Power Forward Build (2025)

FAQs

What is the best myplayer build in 2k23? ›

Build order:
  • Speed With Ball: 84.
  • Perimeter Defense: 70.
  • Steal: 71.
  • Speed: 87.
  • Acceleration: 81.
  • Strength: 25.
  • Vertical: 75.
  • Stamina: 85.
Feb 14, 2023

What is the best team for a power forward 2k23? ›

Finally, the team in first place for PF is Miami Heat, this team has one of the lowest-rated starting power forwards in the league and you'll find yourself in the middle of a super-stacked team with each starter having at least an 82 overall, for example, Tyler Herro is one of the game's most notable shooting guards.

What is the best shooting build in NBA 2k23? ›

NBA 2k23 Recommended Sharpshooter Builds
  • 6'3. PG - Gold Glove.
  • 6'6. SG/PG - Combo Guard.
  • 6'8. SG - Well Rounded Wing.
  • 6'8. SG/SF - Defensive Minded Wing.

How to build the best power forward in 2K22? ›

5. NBA 2K22 Best PF Build Next Gen
  1. Body Settings. Height: 6'9" Weight: 230 lbs. Wingspan: 7'6" Body Shape: Solid.
  2. Attributes. Finishing. Close shot: 25-93. Driving layup: 25-89. Driving dunk: 25-85. Standing dunk: 25-99. Post control: 25-25. Shooting. Mid-range shot: 25-63. Three-point shot: 25-78. ...
  3. Choose Your Takeover.
Mar 26, 2022

Who has the highest OVR in 2K23? ›

NBA 2K23 PF ratings
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) – 97.
  • Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) – 96.
  • Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) – 93.
  • Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers) – 90.
  • Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) – 87.
Jun 5, 2023

What is the strongest team in NBA 2K23? ›

Here are the best teams in NBA 2K23.
  1. Milwaukee Bucks - 96 OVR. ...
  2. Los Angeles Clippers - 96 OVR. ...
  3. Golden State Warriors - 95 OVR. ...
  4. Memphis Grizzlies - 95 OVR. ...
  5. Los Angeles Lakers - 95 OVR. ...
  6. Boston Celtics - 94 OVR. ...
  7. Miami Heat - 93 OVR. ...
  8. Philadelphia 76ers - 92 OVR.
Aug 18, 2022

What is the best team to go to as center in 2K23? ›

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors have been relying on Green to do most of the work on the inside for the team. Golden State immediately becomes a more dynamic team with a strong player at center. This team doesn't need too much help, this is a dynasty ready to go win another big one.

What 3PT rating is good in 2K23 next gen? ›

Conversation. A lot of people ask what 3PT rating is needed to be consistent in 2K23. It depends on what you consider "consistent", your shot selection, and stick skills. But if you plan to shoot a lot of 3's, I personally would try to go mid to high 80's at a minimum.

What is the best PG build in NBA 2K23? ›

Best PG Builds in NBA 2k23
  • 6'8. PG - Defensive Minded.
  • 6'8. PG - Offensive Threat.
  • 6'1. PG - Base Meta.
  • 6'9. PG/SG - Well Rounded.

How do you get the best power forward in basketball? ›

Power forwards must be excellent rebounders--and just as importantly, must be able to take care of the ball after securing it. Power forwards have to be able to hit open shots, since they typically aren't the focal point of a defense. They have to be a spark who's capable of making a big play for the team.

Who is the best power forward in 2K21? ›

Here's a look at the 10 best power forwards in the NBA according to player overalls in NBA 2K21.
  • 10 Danilo Gallinari (83)
  • 9 Blake Griffin (83)
  • 8 Jaren Jackson Jr. (83)
  • 7 John Collins (85)
  • 6 Domantas Sabonis (85)
  • 5 Zion Williamson (86)
  • 4 Pascal Siakam (88)
  • 3 Jayson Tatum (90)
Jan 10, 2021

What is the best MyPLAYER build in PGA 2K23? ›

BUILD YOUR MyPLAYER
  • Powerhouse - Strike fear into your opponents with a towering shot off the tee. ...
  • Rhythm - A Rhythm golfer isn't going to wow you with a massive drive, but they'll wow you with their consistency. ...
  • Woodsman - Tough lie? ...
  • Greensman - Some drive for the show, but you putt for the dough.

What is the best attribute in 2K23? ›

Overall, for playmaking, the most valuable would be the pass accuracy which helps you to make the best build. There are three defensive attributes you should upgrade, Perimeter Defense, Steal, and Block.

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