NBA 2K25: Best Damian Lillard Build for Elite Shooting & Playmaking

by Fernando Diaz / NBA 2K25, NBA 2K25 Builds / 03 Sep 2024

Damian Lillard also hailed as “Dame Time” out on the streets, dominates the basketball court. The Blazers snatched him up in the 2012 draft and ever since; Dame’s shown he’s one of the NBA’s elite point guards… His impressive track record shines with buzzer-beaters deep three-pointers, and a way of leading that gets him nods from both his team and rivals. Lillard racks up multiple All-Star games and spots on the All-NBA team. Still, his knack for shining bright when it counts makes him a legend. Wanna breeze past defenders and nail shots in the nick of time like him?? This setup’s got what you need to make it big;

Build Foundation & Attributes

Position: Point Guard

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 190 lbs

Wingspan: 6’6″

This build copies Dame’s combination of ball control long-range shooting, and bold drives to the basket. Players who want to excel in 3v3, 5v5, or even tight 2v2 games will find it ideal.

Finishing:

Close Shot: 79

Offers steady scoring near the hoop, with Silver Float Game and Bronze Paint Prodigy to score over defenders.

Driving Layup: 78

Gives you Gold Aerial Wizard and Silver Flow Game. This means you can do smooth layup moves and finish well when defenders are close.

Driving Dunk: 87

Gives you Silver Posterizer. This lets you do strong dunks when you’re in the lane.

Standing Dunk: 50

Lets you do basic standing dunks to finish near the basket.

Post Control: 38

This is a small part of your skills. It keeps you focused on playing outside and cutting to the basket.

Shooting:

Mid-Range: 93

Gives you Gold Deadeye, Gold Mini Marksman Hall of Fame Set Shot Specialist, and Gold Shifty Shooter. This makes you good at shooting from mid-range.

Three-Point: 94

Has Gold Limitless Range, with a chance to upgrade to Hall of Fame letting you shoot from deep.

Free Throw: 99

Maxed out to make sure you nail those clutch free throws in big moments during Rec and Pro-Am games.

Playmaking:

Pass Accuracy: 79

Gives you good passing skills with Bronze Versatile Visionary, Silver Break Starter, and Silver Dimer boosting your team’s offense.

Ball Handle: 93

Unlocks Gold Ankle Assassin, Gold Handles for Days, and Gold Unpluckable, key to create space and keep the ball safe.

Speed with Ball: 91

Has Hall of Fame Lightning Launch letting you drive and make explosive moves off the dribble.

Defense:

Interior Defense: 70

Gives some pushback in the paint with Bronze OffBall Pest helping guard backdoor cuts and drives.

Perimeter Defense: 57

Basic perimeter defense, works okay with a good team defense plan.

Steal: 33

Very low; build focuses on offense.

Block: 44

Basic ability to block shots to stop easy layups.

Offensive Rebound: 25

This build puts its focus on scoring and playmaking so it’s not a top concern!!

Defensive Rebound: 51

This gives you some ability to grab rebounds those that bounce far from the basket.

Physicals:

Speed: 87

This is key for running fast breaks and getting to loose balls.

Acceleration: 77

This helps you change direction fast and keep up with the game’s speed.

Strength: 52

This is enough to stay balanced when driving to the hoop and finishing through contact.

Vertical: 75

This meets what you need for dunk animations and boosts your overall athletic ability.

Gameplay Tips

Shooters Gonna Shoot:

With this build; you’re lethal from any spot on the court. Shoot from mid-range or launch from deep. If they give you room, punish them—when Dame Time hits…

Pick & Roll Master:

Use your dribbling skills to work the pick and roll. Force that switch then either speed past the defender or step back for a three. You’ll cut through defenses all game.

Drive Hard to the Hoop:

Don’t just stick to jumpers—charge the basket. This build can finish with power, be it a smooth layup or a thunderous dunk. Keep defenders on their toes.

Serve Up Assists:

You’re not just a scorer—you can pass too. Get your teammates involved when the defense crowds you. You’ve got good passing skills so use them to keep everyone in the game.

Play Smart on D:

You’re not a shutdown defender, but play smart and avoid risky moves. Focus on staying in front of your opponent & helping out when needed.

Exploit Mismatches:

When you spot a slower defender guarding you, it’s time to strike… Use your quickness and ball-handling to break them down then either drive to the hoop or pull up for a shot. Keep them off balance.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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