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TOP 5 NBA 2K25 BEST SLASHER BUILDS FOR EACH POSITION IN NEXT AND CURRENT GEN

Top 5 NBA 2K25 Best Slasher Builds for Each Position in Next and Current Gen

9/5/2024 3:13:14 PM

Slashers are versatile and valuable to any team, as they can play both offense and defense, building a slasher in NBA 2K25 can be a great way to create a well-rounded and dynamic player. In this article, let’s take a look at the five best NBA 2K25 slasher builds for all positions (power forward, small forward, shooting guard, point guard, and center).

Top 5 NBA 2K25 Best Slasher Builds for Each Position

1 - NBA 2K25 SF Slasher Build (Slashing Inside-Out Threat)

The number one slasher build at the small forward position in NBA 2K25 next and current-gen consoles is a Slashing Inside Out threat, which plays similarly to LeBron James with its finishing ability. This build gets a 93 Driving Dunk allowing for contact dunks with an 80 vertical for highlight reel plays. While the defense and shooting take smaller roles to focus on finishing like LeBron, the physicals and badges make this a well-rounded build. It can maintain a 99 Driving Dunk with boosts and hits an 83 Offensive Rebound and 86 Defensive Rebound for snagging over guards. With pro dribble moves, solid shooting, and the ability to posterize defenders or throw lobs over them, this slasher build playing like traits of Tracy McGrady, Brandon Miller, and Jeremy Grant promises to be a nightmare to guard at the SF position for rim attacks, rebounds, and playmaking in 2K25.

Body Settings

- Height: 6’7”

- Weight: 232 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’3”

Potential Attributes

- Close Shot 84

- Driving Layup 85

- Driving Dunk 93

- Standing Dunk 83

- Post Control 49

- Mid-Range Shot 68

- Three-Point Shot 78

- Free Throw 79

- Pass Accuracy 75

- Ball Handle 81

- Speed With Ball 75

- Interior Defense 61

- Perimeter Defense 74

- Steal 44

- Block 78

- Offensive Rebound 83

- Defensive Rebound 86

- Speed 85

- Agility 71

- Strength 84

- Vertical 80

Badges

Notable badges include Silver Rebound Chaser, Boxout Beast, and Pogo Stick, while Hall of Fame Boxout Beast and Gold Aerial Wizard provide playmaking upside.

2 - NBA 2K25 PG Slasher Build (2-Way Inside-Out ISO Creator)

Coming in at the number two spot is the two-way Inside Out ISO Creator point guard build, which is an absolute demigod with its all-around abilities. This build gets contact dunks along with most pro dribble animations, but its defensive prowess sets it apart with an 80+ Perimeter Defense and 91 Steal. The physicals are well-rounded to finish through contact, handle the ball, and guard multiple positions. Comparable to players like Steve Francis, Jaylen Suggs, and Shai Gilgeous Alexander, this two-way point guard can score from anywhere on the floor as well as lock up opponents with its defense. Whether running the pick and roll or in isolation, the slasher build is not only the most complete point guard build in NBA 2K25 but possibly the number one build overall for its ability to dominate in all facets of the game.

Body Settings

- Height: 6’3”

- Weight: 170 lbs

- Wingspan: 6’7”

Potential Attributes

- Close Shot 78

- Driving Layup 78

- Driving Dunk 93

- Standing Dunk 48

- Post Control 38

- Mid-Range Shot 84

- Three-Point Shot 94

- Free Throw 69

- Pass Accuracy 71

- Ball Handle 93

- Speed With Ball 86

- Interior Defense 68

- Perimeter Defense 85

- Steal 91

- Block 63

- Offensive Rebound 25

- Defensive Rebound 60

- Speed 85

- Agility 77

- Strength 48

- Vertical 80

Badges & Takeovers

Offensively, it is an elite shooter with badges like gold Slippery Off-Ball and Shifty Shooter, while also having the playmaking upside of Gold Aerial Wizard. An array of gold and silver badges coupled with Hall of Fame Aerial Wizard and takeovers like Sniper, 3 & D, and Pickpocket make this a nightmare to defend.

3 - NBA 2K25 PF Slasher Build (3-Level-Scoring Point Four)

Coming in at slasher build at power forward, which draws comparisons to a modern Lebron James. It gets elite contact dunks along with upgraded layup packages to finish above the rim. Notably, it can hit an 80 mid-range and three-point shot when boosted, allowing it to space the floor like Lebron. With an 87 pass accuracy and 80 ball handle, this build can initiate the offense as a point forward. Defensively, it stands out with an 80 perimeter defense, 88 block, and bronze badges like Pogo Stick and Rim Protector to lock down the paint. This build truly shines due to its well-rounded stats and badges. The shooting, pass accuracy, and speed with a ball are good enough to run plays or shoot off the catch.

Body Settings

- Height: 6’9”

- Weight: 241lbs

- Wingspan: 7’1”

Potential Attributes

- Close Shot 76

- Driving Layup 80

- Driving Dunk 87

- Standing Dunk 52

- Post Control 81

- Mid-Range Shot 80

- Three-Point Shot 80

- Free Throw 75

- Pass Accuracy 87

- Ball Handle 80

- Speed With Ball 70

- Interior Defense 70

- Perimeter Defense 80

- Steal 50

- Block 88

- Offensive Rebound 55

- Defensive Rebound 85

- Speed 78

- Agility 76

- Strength 84

- Vertical 80

Badges

Its badge recommendations include Silver Post-Up Poet, Hook Specialist, and Bronze Unpluckable, for the defensive end, you can also get Silver Paint Patroller, Bronze High-Flying Denier, etc.

4 - NBA 2K25 SG Slasher Build (2-Way Mid-Range Slasher)

Coming in at number four is the two-way mid-range slasher build at the shooting guard position, which draws comparisons to Anthony Edwards with its all-around slashing ability. This build gets elite contact dunks and upgraded layup packages to finish above or through defenders in the mid-range. It can hit a 99 driving dunk and 90 mid-range shot when boosted or in takeover. The defense and playmaking are well-balanced too with no weakness. While some adjustments could improve certain stats, the shooting,finishing, defense and rebounding are well-rounded making this a day one build for success. Comparable to modern wings like Edwards who can score from all levels as well as defend multiple positions, this two-way mid-range slasher gives slashing guards the total package on both ends of the floor in NBA 2K25.

Body Settings

- Height: 6’4”

- Weight: 229 lbs

- Wingspan: 6’10”

Potential Attributes

- Close Shot 79

- Driving Layup 85

- Driving Dunk 93

- Standing Dunk 60

- Post Control 84

- Mid-Range Shot 93

- Three-Point Shot 83

- Free Throw 80

- Pass Accuracy 65

- Ball Handle 86

- Speed With Ball 86

- Interior Defense 63

- Perimeter Defense 85

- Steal 85

- Block 68

- Offensive Rebound 46

- Defensive Rebound 80

- Speed 81

- Agility 82

- Strength 73

- Vertical 80

Badges & Takeovers

Notable silver badges like Physical Finisher and Hall of Fame Post Fade Phenom provide inside scoring skills. Gold shooting and defensive badges such as Limitless Range help space the floor and lockdown. With takeovers like slithery, bullet passer, and shot creator, this two-way slasher can attack the basket, facilitate for others, or pull up from deep.

5 - NBA 2K25 Center Slasher Build

Coming in at number five is the slashing center build, which focuses more on being a two-way slashing threat rather than solely inside scoring. It gets a 93 driving dunk and 90 standing dunk to finish above the rim, along with a 65 three-pointer that could be boosted with shots. This build stands out with a 92 offensive rebound to grab misses. At 7'0 or taller with good box out stats, the higher offensive rebounding helps make up for any misses. The contact dunks and standing dunks combined with the rebounding ability of this slashing big man gives it versatility inside. Though some may prefer equal defensive and offensive rebounding, having more offensive rebounds could prove more valuable for second chance points. Comparable to paint-scoring centers like Shaquille O'Neal or Julius Randle, this slashing center build provides an inside-out offensive game along with lockdown defense for rim protection and switches on the perimeter.