NBA 2K25: Best Nikola Jokic Build – Dominant Center & Playmaker

by Fernando Diaz / NBA 2K25, NBA 2K25 Builds / 07 Sep 2024

Nikola Jokic… This guy appeared out of thin air coming straight from Serbia to the NBA, and now he dominates the court like no one else. The 41st pick in the 2014 draft; he caught everyone off guard, but now he’s a twotime MVP showing off his unreal talent to the league. Jokic isn’t your average big man… he’s got ball control, court awareness and a shot that punishes opponents. He runs the entire offense for the Denver Nuggets orchestrating plays from the center position as if he were a 7foot tall point guard. No other player matches his style…

Foundation and Attributes for the Build

Okay if you want to create a player like the J-o-k-e-r in NBA 2K25 you need to build someone tall, agile, and versatile. Here’s how you set it up! !

Position: C

Height: 7’1″

Weight: 238 lbs

Wingspan: 7’3″

You’ll be tall enough to dominate in the paint but still move like a guard. This build combines grace & strength.

Close Shot (87): You’ve got a gentle touch near the basket scoring with layups, hooks, or whatever gets you points.

Driving Layup (72): You’re not cutting to the hoop, but you can score when you have a clear path.

Driving Dunk (73) & Standing Dunk (81): You’re not posterizing players left and right, but when it’s time to slam it home, you have the jump to make it happen.

Post Control (87): This is your specialty buddy… you dominate the postᅳspins, fades, drop steps all of it. You rule the paint.

Mid-Range Shot (90): You excel at mid-range.

Three-Point Shot (83): You extend the floor like a stretch four…

Free Throw (73): You score enough free throws to punish opponents when they foul you.

Pass Accuracy (87): You lead the floor. You distribute assists. You spot your teammates cutting or open for three.

Ball Handle (70): You won’t break ankles, but you control the ball well enough to create plays and keep it safe.

Speed With Ball (54): You’re not the fastest, but you move well. Keep it controlled.

Interior Defense (88): Own the paint. Make scoring tough for everyone.

Perimeter Defense (38): Stick to the paint buddy. Let guards handle the outside.

Steal (60): Grab some passes now and then, but don’t overreach.

Block (84): Reject shots like Mutombo. Show them who rules the paint.

Offensive Rebound (73) & Defensive Rebound (92): Own the boards. Snag rebounds and dish it out or power it back up.

Speed (66) & Agility (50): You’re not the quickest but you know how to find your position.

Strength (84): You’re a powerhouse, for real…

Vertical (77): Enough hops to grab rebounds & swat shots.

Gameplay Tips

Run the Offense: You’re the point-center just like Jokić… make plays go through you, pass the ball, and include everyone. You lead the plays.

Dominate the Post: Work hard down low. Score easy points with your post moves or pass it out when two defenders come at you.

Stretch the Floor: Don’t hesitate to shoot threes. Keep defenders unsure and spread out… they need to watch your shot.

Rebound and Push: Grab those rebounds & start fast breaks… you can throw long passes or take the ball up yourself with your passing skills.

Defend the Paint: Stop shots challenge everything and send a message that your territory is off limits.

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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