NBA 2K24 Diming Interior Threat Build

In basketball, “diming” is equivalent to assisting in other games, as diming players essentially function as playmakers who facilitate their teammates’ scoring opportunities. In this build, we are focusing on creating a Diming Interior Threat in NBA 2K24, a player whose passing skills can dismantle the opponents’ defenses. Being positioned as an interior forward enhances their effectiveness inside the paint and around the rim. Typically, Diming players in NBA 2K24 possess a robust physical presence, substantial size, and an impressive wingspan to exert control over offensive plays.

In this guide, we will design a character with post scoring abilities, paint defense prowess, and exceptional playmaking skills, embodying the essence of a Diming Interior Threat in NBA 2K24. Our character stands tall at 7’1″ and pays homage to one of the greatest centers in basketball history, Hakeem Olajuwon.

Body settings and attributes for NBA 2K24 Diming Interior Threat

For our Diming Interior threat build in NBA 2K24, we are going with the following stats. These are our curated stats to get the most out of passing technique. We recommend that you tinker a bit with other attributes, but it is preferable to stick with the following stats. 

For this build, our focus is on passing the ball around with pinpoint accuracy. We will also be focusing on receiving rebounds to perform slam dunks and close-up shots to score some precious 2-pointers. The final area of focus is strength.

How to set up Diming Interior Threat build

Diming Interior Threats serve as the pivotal playmakers who wield control within the court’s interior. Their primary objective revolves around orchestrating ball distribution, but this task is no simple feat. To achieve this without succumbing to defensive pressure, Dime players necessitate remarkable physical strength and stamina. Additionally, proficiency in close-range shots, rebounds, and dunks becomes crucial, allowing them to secure two-pointers in the event passing options become limited.

On the offensive front, we are exclusively concentrating on Close-Up Shot (90), Mid-Range Shot (76), and Three-Point Shot (74). Given our Diming Interior Threat’s role as a Center, it’s advantageous for them to contribute points when opportunities arise, particularly by excelling in two-pointers and occasionally sinking mid-range three-pointers.

Now, delving into the heart of our build – Playmaking. A Dime player’s essence is rooted in their playmaking abilities. To transform them into a passing maestro on the court, we’ve allocated 92 points to Pass Accuracy and 63 points to Free Throw. This configuration unlocks all the essential Hall of Fame badges required for a Diming Interior Threat in NBA 2K24.

Turning our attention to defense, we’ve allocated 92 points to Block, 93 points to Offensive Rebound, and 89 points to Defensive Rebound. These attributes empower our players not only to contest shots and evade formidable defenders but also to secure rebounds for dunks or further ball distribution.

Physicality plays a pivotal role in a Dime player’s basketball prowess, especially when occupying the Center position in addition to their designated role. To address this, we’ve designated 90 points to Strength and 95 points to Stamina. This combination enhances our build’s resilience against attempts to strip the ball and ensures they maintain court control despite defensive pressures.

Best Badges for NBA 2K24 Diming Interior Threat build

NBA 2K24 builds are all about badges. They define the archetype and the role of your created character in the game. For our Diming Interior threat build in NBA 2K24, we are going with the following badges.

S-Tier

• Anchor (Gold): This allows you to efficiently block and defend the paint area. 
• Break Starter (HoF): This badge vastly improves your ability to make outlet passes after a rebound. 
• Brick Wall (Gold): The defensive badge Brick Wall improves your screens and drains energy from opponents on contact. 
• Boxout Beast (HoF): This allows you to get a good rebound position in the paint.
• Catch and Shoot (Silver): This badge increases your chances of a jump shot after a catch. 
• Fast Twitch (Gold): This increases your speed of standing layups and dunks around the rim. 
• Fearless Finisher (Gold): This badge improves your ability to convert contact layups into baskets. 
• Masher (Gold): This badge makes you unstoppable around the rim against small defenders. 
• Pogo Stick (Gold): This badge allows faster recovery after a landing. 

A-Tier

• Dimer (Gold): Your open teammates can do better jump shots after receiving a pass with the help of Dimer playmaking badge. 
• Green Machine (Silver): This badge increases your bonus for doing consecutive releases. 
• Hook Specialist (Silver): This badge allows you to do improved post hooks. 
• Post Fade Phenom (Silver): This badge improves your post fades and hop shots. 
• Work Horse (Gold): This badge increases your speed to get loose balls over your opponents.

B-Tier badges

• Immovable Enforcer (Gold): This badge improves your defending skills against finishers and ball handlers. 
• Needle Threader (Gold): This badge increases your chances of making a difficult pass. 
• Open Looks (Silver): This allows you to make wide-open jumpshots. 
• Post Playmaker (HoF): This badge improves the shot percentage on passes when they are given to a shooter by a post. 
• Pro Touch (HoF): This badge improves your post-layup timings. 
• Whistle (Silver): This badge increases your chances of winning fouls when trying to score. 

C-Tier badges

• Comeback Kid (HoF): This badge improves the shot ability when you are trailing. 
• Middy Magician (Silver): This shooting badge increases the effectiveness of your pull up and spin shots from mid-range. 
• Special Delivery (HoF): This badge improves your alley-oop throws and shot chance for the receiver. 
• Touch Passer (Gold): This badge speeds up how quickly you can pass the ball around after receiving it. 

Best animations

The following are the animations we will be using for our best Diming Interior Threat build in NBA 2K24. 

• Hakeem Olajuwon 
• Walker Kessler 
• Alperen Sengun 
• A+ Ball control 
• A+ height control