As the new NBA 2K25 cycle begins, players are already optimizing their builds for Park, Rec, Pro-Am and Stage dominance. It’s time we got you top 3 NBA 2K25 next and current gen best lockdown builds.

NBA 2K25 Best Lockdown Build - Top 3 Most Overpowered Lock Builds In 2K25

When considering attributes for a lockdown build, one debate arises around pass accuracy - do you truly need it, or can you sacrifice those points for other defensive necessities? While playmaking guards need high passing, locks are primarily defenders first. With the right position and badges, even lower pass accuracy allows quick outlet passes to start the break. Additionally, ball-handling is unnecessary for a lock who shouldn't be doing more than receiving passes near the rim or backcourt. Therefore, you’ll need NBA 2K25 best lock builds for next gen and current gen.

NBA 2K25 Best 6’6 Lockdown Build

Position: SF

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 223 lbs

Wingspan: 6'10''

This best NBA 2K25 6’6 lockdown build is for all around threes and twos. As a traditional lockdown, this is going to be what you want to use if you want don't want to be a small lockdown build. Put your position on small forward, go with 6’6, 223 lbs  and a 7’2 wingspan. At 6'6 with a 7'2 wingspan, it has great size for a lockdown to contest shots and rebound well while still being agile. It maximizes perimeter defense, steal, and block to be an excellent all-around defensive player. With attribute caps it can get 99 perimeter D and steal.

Attributes

Close Shot: 70

Driving Layup: 55

Driving Dunk: 65

Standing Dunk: 72

Post Control: 46

Mid-Range Shot: 85

Tree-Point Shot: 83

Free Throw: 63

Pass Accuracy: 55

Ball Handle: 68

Speed With Ball: 73

Interior Defense: 61

Perimeter Defense: 95

Steal: 96

Block: 74

Offensive Rebound: 70

Defensive Rebound: 55

Speed: 87

Agility: 88

Strength: 85

Vertical: 60

NBA 2K25 Best Comp Stage Lockdown Build

Position: SG

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 224 lbs

Wingspan: 7'0''

For the best 2K25 comp stage lockdown build, what you want to go is shooting guards, 6’4, 224 lbs and 7’0 wingspan. These 6’4 lockdowns are the wave now for stage at least, you still can even use it in park. Being 6'4 allows it to guard 1-3 effectively while still having good speed and agility. 7'0 wingspan helps contest shots. Mix of attributes and badges (Challenger, Menace, Pest) allow it to be an excellent on-ball and help defender against top guards. 90 speed and 92 acceleration lets it keep up with fast dribblers and get back in transition.  It maximizes the key stats needed to effectively guard 1-3 positions in competitive 3v3 while maintaining enough speed, finishing, and shooting to be a threat on offense as well. Very well-rounded for high-level stage play.

Attributes

Close Shot: 74

Driving Layup: 60

Driving Dunk: 80

Standing Dunk: 65

Post Control: 35

Mid-Range Shot: 89

Tree-Point Shot: 84

Free Throw: 64

Pass Accuracy: 55

Ball Handle: 70

Speed With Ball: 75

Interior Defense: 56

Perimeter Defense: 96

Steal: 96

Block: 68

Offensive Rebound: 70

Defensive Rebound: 56

Speed: 90

Agility: 92

Strength: 85

Vertical: 60

NBA 2K25 Best Pro Am Lockdown Build

Position: SF

Height: 6'7''

Weight: 218 lbs

Wingspan: 7'3''

For the best 2K24 Pro Am lockdown build, you want to go with small forward, 6’7, 218 lbs with a 7’3 wingspan. At 6'7 with a 7'3 wingspan it's tall enough to contest shots and rebound effectively in Pro Am, where size matters more. High perimeter defense, steel, and block allows it to have great individual and help defense against any position. It provides the balance of defending multiple positions at an elite level while still contributing enough on offense through occasional shots or finishes. Build maximizes what's important in 5v5 competitive Pro Am environments. Very well-rounded for high level Pro Am.

Attributes

Close Shot: 72

Driving Layup: 50

Driving Dunk: 70

Standing Dunk: 65

Post Control: 50

Mid-Range Shot: 87

Three-Point Shot: 79

Free Throw: 84

Pass Accuracy: 71

Ball Handle: 61

Speed With Ball: 62

Interior Defense: 60

Perimeter Defense: 97

Steal: 91

Block: 74

Offensive Rebound: 70

Defensive Rebound: 57

Speed: 87

Agility: 85

Strength: 85

Vertical: 60