Want to get open easily and score easy baskets at the rim like LeBron James in NBA 2K23? Here we go over the top 5 best slasher builds to break down how to create the most efficient scorers that penetrate defenses and take high-percentage shots near the basket.

Top 5 NBA 2K23 Slasher Builds - Best Pure, PG, SF, 2-Way, Shooting Slasher Builds

The slasher player archetype is highly effective in NBA 2K23 due to its ability to consistently finish at the rim with powerful dunks and layups, making them a threat in the paint. Their athleticism and agility also allow them to navigate through defenses and create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates, making them a valuable asset in any team's offensive strategy. So if you are planning to create a slasher in MyCareer & MyGym to dominate the court.

• 1. Best 6'9 Pure Slasher Build

A 6'9" pure slasher with no shooting as a point guard can indeed be a dominant force in NBA 2K23. With a 99 finishing rating, this build excels at attacking the rim and scoring in the paint. The combination of size, athleticism, and finishing abilities can make this player a force to be reckoned with.

Position and Body Settings

- Position: Point Guard (PG)

- Height: 6’9”

- Weight: 185 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’7”

Attributes

- Finishing: Close Shot 77, Driving Layup 97, Driving Dunk 99, Standing Dunk 69, Post Control 25

- Shooting: Mid-Range Shot 37, Three-Point Shot 25, Free Throw 42

- Playmaking: Pass Accuracy 86, Ball Handle 87, Speed With Ball 76

- Defense/Rebounding: Interior Defense 71, Perimeter Defense 86, Steal 90, Block 87, Offensive Rebound 60, Defensive Rebound 82

- Physicals: Speed 77, Acceleration 81, Strength 52, Vertical 82, Stamina 90

Takeovers

- Primary: Slasher

- Secondary: Slasher

Badges

- Finishing: Acrobat (Silver), Slithery (Gold), Fearless Finisher (Gold), Limitless Takeoff (Gold), Posterizer (HOF)

- Playmaking: Dimer (Bronze), Hyperdrive (Bronze), Special Delivery (Bronze), Bail Out (Gold), Needle Threader (Silver), Quick First Step (Gold), Clamp Breaker (Gold), Unpluckable (Gold)

- Defensive: Glove (Silver), Menace (Silver), Work Horse (Bronze), Challenger (Bronze), Chase Down Artist (Gold), Clamps (Silver), Interceptor (Silver), Anchor (Silver)

Animations

- Dribble Style: Michael Jordan

- Signature Size-Up: Paul George

- Size-Up Escape Package: Lebron James

- Moving Crossover: Lebron James

- Moving Behind The Back: Zach Lavine

- Moving Spin: Basic

- Moving Hesitation: Luka Doncic

- Moving Stepback: Luka Doncic

- Trip Threat Style: Normal

- Park Flashy Pass: None

- Pass Style: LeBron James

- Free Throw: Giannis Antetokounmpo

• 2. Diming Inside-Out PG Slasher Build

The Diming Inside-Out Scorer build you mentioned is a playmaking slasher build with solid shooting and finishing abilities. With an 89-three-point rating, strong defense, elite passing, and good overall playmaking skills, this build offers a lot of versatility on the court.

Position and Body Settings

- Position: Point Guard (PG)

- Height: 6’9”

- Weight: 185 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’1”

- Body Shape: Defined

Attributes

- Finishing: Close Shot 67, Driving Layup 80, Driving Dunk 93, Standing Dunk 75, Post Control 25

- Shooting: Mid-Range Shot 74, Three-Point Shot 89, Free Throw 78

- Playmaking: Pass Accuracy 92, Ball Handle 87, Speed With Ball 75

- Defense/Rebounding: Interior Defense 58, Perimeter Defense 78, Steal 78, Block 27, Offensive Rebound 25, Defensive Rebound 35

- Physicals: Speed 82, Acceleration 81, Strength 33, Vertical 82, Stamina 99

Takeovers

- Primary: Easy Blowbys

- Secondary: Team Takeover Boost

Badges

- Finishing: Acrobat (Silver), Backdown Punisher (Bronze), Dream Shake (Bronze), Dropstepper (Bronze), Giant Slayer (HOF), Post Spin Technician (Bronze), Pro Touch (HOF), Aerial Wizard (HOF), Slithery (Gold), Fearless Finisher (Silver), Masher (Bronze), Limitless Takeoff (Gold), Posterizer (Gold), Bully (Gold)

- Shooting: Amped (Gold), Claymore (HOF), Clutch Shooter (HOF), Comeback Kid (HOF), Middy Magician (Gold), Slippery Off-Ball (HOF), Space Creator (HOF), Volume Shooter (HOF), Agent 3 (Gold), Corner Specialist (HOF), Green Machine (Gold), Guard Up (Gold), Blinders (Gold), Catch & Shoot (Gold), Deadeye (Silver), Limitless Range (Silver)

- Playmaking: Ankle Breaker (HOF), Break Starter (HOF), Dimer (HOF), Floor General (HOF), Hyperdrive (Gold), Mismatch Expert (Silver), Post Playmaker (HOF), Special Delivery (HOF), Bail Out (Gold), Needle Threader (HOF), Quick First Step (Gold), Vice Grip (Gold), Clamp Breaker (Gold), Unpluckable (Gold)

- Defensive: Ankle Braces (Gold), Boxout Beast (Bronze), Glove (Bronze), Menace (Gold), Off-Ball Pest (HOF), Pick Dodger (Silver), Post Lockdown (Bronze), Work Horse (Gold), Challenger (Silver), Clamps (Bronze), Interceptor (Silver)

• 3. Inside-Out Shot PF Slasher Build

The Inside-Out Shot Creator build in NBA 2K23 combines shooting, slashing, and defensive abilities. With a 93 Block rating, 92 Driving Dunk rating, and 90 Standing Dunk rating, you'll have a versatile player capable of scoring at the rim and defending against opponents.

Position and Body Settings

- Position: Power Forward (PF)

- Height: 6’10”

- Weight: 210 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’8”

- Body Shape: Built

Attributes

- Finishing: Close Shot 68, Driving Layup 75, Driving Dunk 92, Standing Dunk 90, Post Control 87

- Shooting: Mid-Range Shot 69, Three-Point Shot 82, Free Throw 74

- Playmaking: Pass Accuracy 73, Ball Handle 81, Speed With Ball 71

- Defense/Rebounding: Interior Defense 73, Perimeter Defense 79, Steal 78, Block 93, Offensive Rebound 35, Defensive Rebound 70

- Physicals: Speed 70, Acceleration 77, Strength 48, Vertical 72, Stamina 90

Takeovers

- Primary: Rim Protector

- Secondary: Posy Scorer

Badges

- Finishing: Fearless Finisher (Bronze), MAsher(Bronze), Post Spin Technician (Silver), Rise Up (Silver), Fast Twitch (Silver), Limitless Takeoff (Gold), Posterizer (Silver),  Slithery (Gold)

- Shooting: Agent 3 (Bronze), Catch & Shoot  (Bronze), Green Machine (Gold), Volume Shooter (Bronze), Amped (Silver),  Claymore (Bronze), Deadeye (Silver), Limitless Range (Bronze)

- Playmaking: Bail Out (Bronze), Killer Combos (Silver), Unpluckable (Gold), Clamp Breaker (Silver), Quick First Step (Silver) 

- Defensive: Anchor (Gold), Glove (Bronze), Challenger (Silver), Interceptor (Silver), Rebound Chaser (Bronze), Chase Down Artist (HOF)

• 4. 2-Way Inside-Out PF Slasher Build

The "2-Way Inside-Out Creator PF build in NBA 2K23 combines the scoring abilities of an inside scorer and a slasher, while also having solid defensive capabilities. This build allows you to attack the rim with authority and finish strong, while also being able to defend multiple positions effectively. 

Position and Body Settings

- Position: Point Guard (PF)

- Height: 6’3”

- Weight: 201 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’0”

- Body Shape: Built

Attributes

- Finishing: Close Shot 60, Driving Layup 84, Driving Dunk 93, Standing Dunk 25, Post Control 25

- Shooting: Mid-Range Shot 71, Three-Point Shot 85, Free Throw 73

- Playmaking: Pass Accuracy 70, Ball Handle 92, Speed With Ball 79

- Defense/Rebounding: Interior Defense 29, Perimeter Defense 86, Steal 95, Block 59, Offensive Rebound 25, Defensive Rebound 70

- Physicals: Speed 75, Acceleration 90, Strength 36, Vertical 73, Stamina 90

Takeovers

- Primary: Slasher 

- Secondary: Lockdown Defender

Badges

- Finishing: Aerial Wizard (Silver), Limitless Takeoff (Gold), Slithery (Gold), Fearless Finisher (Silver), Posterizer (Gold)

- Shooting: Agent 3 (Silver), Green Machine (Gold), Middy Magician (Bronze), Volume Shooter (Bronze), Amped (Silver),  Deadeye (Silver), Limitless Range (Bronze)

- Playmaking: Clamp Breaker (Gold), Handles for Days (Silver), Quick First Step (HOF), Unpluckable (Gold)

- Defensive: Chase Down Artist (Silver), Interceptor (Gold), Pick Dodger (Bronze), Work Horse (Bronze), Clamps (Silver), Challenger (Gold),  Glove (Gold), Rebound Chaser (Bronze)

• 5. Inside-Out Shot SF Slasher Build

The Inside-Out Shot Slasher build in NBA 2K23 combines the scoring abilities of an inside scorer and a mid-range shooter. It allows you to create shots both around the basket and from mid-range, making it a versatile offensive build. 

Position and Body Settings

- Position: Small Forward (SF)

- Height: 6’8”

- Weight: 196 lbs

- Wingspan: 7’6”

- Body Shape: Built

Attributes

- Finishing: Close Shot 69, Driving Layup 85, Driving Dunk 96, Standing Dunk 75, Post Control 25

- Shooting: Mid-Range Shot 69, Three-Point Shot 83, Free Throw 73

- Playmaking: Pass Accuracy 71, Ball Handle 89, Speed With Ball 75

- Defense/Rebounding: Interior Defense 71, Perimeter Defense 86, Steal 85, Block 87, Offensive Rebound 25, Defensive Rebound 70

- Physicals: Speed 70, Acceleration 80, Strength 59, Vertical 76, Stamina 90

Takeovers

- Primary: Slasher 

- Secondary: Spot Up Shooter

Badges

- Finishing: Fearless Finisher (Silver), Aerial Wizard (Bronze), Posterizer (Gold), Slithery (Gold), Limitless Takeoff (HOF)

- Shooting: Agent 3 (Silver), Green Machine (Gold), Middy Magician (Bronze), Volume Shooter (Bronze), Amped (Silver),  Deadeye (Silver), Limitless Range (Bronze)

- Playmaking: Clamp Breaker (Bronze), Handles for Days (Silver), Quick First Step (HOF), Unpluckable (Gold)

- Defensive: Anchor (Silver), Glove (Silver), Chase Down Artist (Gold), Clamps (Silver), Challenger (Gold), Rebound Chaser (Bronze)

So these are our Top 5 slasher builds which cover the most overpowered shooting slashers and pure slashers that you should take a try in NBA 2K23!