NBA 2K25: Best badges for every position in MyCareer

The journey to reach the top in NBA 2K25 has begun, as early access users have started to make their first builds in MyCareer mode.

The task of making a build nowadays is a lot simpler, all thanks to the available templates. But if you’re a purist and want to build your virtual athlete from scratch, you get the freedom of a lot more customizations. Selecting the best badges is one of the most important tasks, as some of them are just too strong in the current meta. Let’s take a look at the ones you should focus on based on the position of your MyPlayer.

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Best NBA 2K25 MyCareer badges for Centers (C)

Thanks to Victor Wembanyama, everyone expects a Center to do it all. When making your build, I would still focus on the defensive side of things.

• Boxout Beast: Increases chances of boxing out challengers while going for a rebound.
• Rebound Chaser: Can chase rebounds from longer distances.
• Brick Wall: Forms better screens and tires the opponent players with physical contact.
• Paint Patroller: Increases chances to block and contest shots at the rim.
• Posterizer: Increases chances of dunking over defenders.

Best NBA 2K25 MyCareer badges for Power Forwards (PF)

The role of a PF is far more hybrid in modern basketball, and you’ll have to choose your badges accordingly.

• Posterizer: Increases chances of dunking over defenders.
• High Flying Denier: Increases the speeds and jumping ability of a defender while blocking shots.
• Rebound Chaser: Can chase rebounds from longer distances.
• Rise Up: Increases chances of dunking or posterizing inside the paint.

Best NBA 2K25 MyCareer badges for Small Forwards (SF)

With the correct build, you can very well become the next LeBron or Jayson Tatum.

• Mini Marksman: Increases chances of making successful shots over taller defenders.
• Shifty Shooter: Improves the chances of making tough jump shots (including off-the-dribble).
• Physical Finisher: Improves the chances of converting contact layups.
• On-Ball Menace: Hounds up the opposition ball carrier while defending on the perimeter.

Best NBA 2K25 MyCareer badges for Shooting Guards (SG)

I like to think that the SG will have to excel in both defensive and offensive abilities. Naturally, your selection of badges should do the same.

• Glove: Increases chances of successful steals and strip layup attempts.
• Pick Dodger: Improves chances of navigating around a screen in defense.
• Slipper Off Ball: Moves better through traffic.
• Deadeye: Less penalty for taking contest jump shots.
• Handles for Days: Less Penalty for making consecutive dribble moves.

Best NBA 2K25 MyCareer badges for Post Guards (PG)

Well, not every PG can be Steph Curry, but the onus is to make them shoot well.

• Deadeye: Less penalty for taking contest jump shots.
• Handles for Days: Less Penalty for making consecutive dribble moves.
• Mini Marksman: Increases chances of making successful shots over taller defenders.
• Shifty Shooter: Improves the chances of making tough jump shots (including off-the-dribble).
• Unpluckable: Makes it difficult for defenders to steal the ball from the player.

Now, do remember that these recommendations are for the general audience. If I were to create a PG for MyCareer, I would use Ankle Assassin because what can be more fun than to humiliate a defender with your dribbling moves? Make sure to tweak as per your personal preferences and gameplay style.

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