Inside-the-arc scorers in NBA 2K24 excel at scoring two pointers via dunks and alley oop by sacrificing their 3 points ability. This build will teach you how you can rule the arc in a basketball court.
The Inside-the-Arc Scorer build in NBA 2K24 centers its focus on efficiently scoring two-pointers, primarily through mid-range shots. In the realm of basketball, an Inside-the-Arc Scorer is characterized as a player proficient in securing rebounds for driving dunks, maintaining a robust presence against defenders, and converting passes into valuable two-pointers. These players possess considerable size, strength, and an enduring stamina reservoir.
Our objective in this guide is to craft a scorer who embodies the caliber of a Joel Embiid (a lofty aspiration) and can assert dominance within the inside-the-arc territory through their exceptional skills in NBA 2K24. As a tribute to Embiid, we are positioning our player as a Center with an imposing height of 7’0″ to commence our journey.
Body settings and attributes for NBA 2K24 Inside the Arc Scorer build
The following stats define a perfectly balanced inside-the-arc scorer in NBA 2K24 and match our desired build perfectly. We recommend that you don’t waver from these stats while creating this build.
| Height | 7’0” |
| Weight | 238 lbs |
| Wingspan | 7’0” |
| Close Shot | 79 |
| Driving Layup | 70 |
| Driving Dunk (focus) | 83 |
| Standing Dunk | 72 |
| Post Control | 85 |
| Mid-Range Shot (focus) | 91 |
| Three-point Shot | 77 |
| Free Throw | 68 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72 |
| Ball Handle | 69 |
| Speed with Ball | 60 |
| Interior Defense | 82 |
| Perimeter defense | 50 |
| Steal | 28 |
| Block (focus) | 87 |
| Offensive Rebound | 50 |
| Defensive Rebound | 83 |
| Speed | 69 |
| Acceleration | 60 |
| Strength (focus) | 96 |
| Vertical | 75 |
| Stamina (focus) |
98 |
Dunks, mid-range 2-pointers, defense and surviving the onslaught of defenders is the primary focus of the inside-the-arc scorer build in NBA 2K24.
How to set up Inside the Arc scorer build
In NBA 2K24, the Inside-the-Arc Scorer archetype represents players who primarily excel at scoring two-pointers from the mid-range, utilizing their height and shooting range. They tend to have a strong proficiency in dunks and precise ball release. However, this doesn’t diminish their defensive capabilities. Given their imposing height and considerable strength, they often take on the role of defenders within their own paint. This archetype finds its ideal fit among center players.
Inside-the-Arc players prioritize offensive prowess, striving to secure those critical two-pointers swiftly. Consequently, we’ve allocated 83 points to Driving Dunk and 85 points to Post Control abilities to bolster their scoring capabilities.
The Inside-the-Arc Scorer playstyle in 2K24 isn’t particularly renowned for its playmaking or dribbling skills. Their primary focus revolves around putting points on the board rather than engaging in extensive ball distribution.
The subsequent facet addresses defense, constituting the second aspect of our Inside-the-Arc Scorer build in 2K24. To fortify their defensive capabilities against opposing attackers and converters, we’ve dedicated 82 points to Interior Defense and 87 points to Blocking. These allocations unlock a plethora of unique badges designed to disrupt the opponent’s offensive plays.
Lastly, we delve into the physical attributes. Given the Center position combined with the Inside-the-Arc archetype, it demands a robust and imposing player with an extensive wingspan. To attain this objective, we’ve assigned 98 points to Stamina and 96 points to Strength statistics. This ensures that our player is well-prepared for the demands of the game, maintaining endurance and physical dominance throughout.
Best Badges for NBA 2K24 Inside the Arc Scorer build
Inside-the-arc scorer is basically an archetype in NBA 2K24 that will define the playstyle of the Center position we are going for. These archetypes are only attainable with the proper selection of badges in the game. For this build, we are going with the following badges and their variants.
S-Tier badges
- Anchor (Silver): This badge improves your ability to defend the paint.
- Boxout Beast (Silver): You can now get a rebounding position in the paint with a successful challenge.
- Brickwall (Gold): This badge improves your screens and energy drain from opponents.
- Bulldozer (HoF): You can now easily overpower defenders.
- Catch and Shoot (Gold): This badge improves your chances of hitting a jump shot after a catch.
- Deadeye (Gold): One of the best shooting badges, Deadeye decreases the closing-out defender’s impact.
- Fearless Finisher (Silver): This badge allows you to successfully convert contact layups.
- Masher (Silver): You can now finish well around the rim against the small defenders.
- Rebound Chaser (Silver): You get better at chasing rebounds.
- Unpluckable (Silver): Defenders can’t strip you off the ball while using the Unpluckable playmaking badge.
A-Tier badges for Inside-the-Arc scorer build in NBA 2K24
- Aerial Wizard (Silver): This badge allows you to finish lobs at the rim.
- Big Driver (Gold): This badge improves the chances of a blown by when you are close to the opponent’s basket.
- Blinders (Gold): You no longer become fazed by defenders from the sides.
- Backdown Punisher (Gold): This badge allows you to back down your defender with ease.
- Dropstepper (Gold): This improves your dropsteps in the post.
- Green Machine (Gold): This badge increases your bonus for consecutive releases.
- Post Fade Phenom (HoF): This badge improves your ability to make post fades and hop shots.
- Post Lockdown (Silver): You can now successfully defend post moves.
- Post Spin Technician (Gold): This badge allows you to do a post-spin effectively.
- Slithery (Silver): This makes you impervious to defenders while navigating the lane.
- Work Horse (Gold): You can now get loose balls more easily.
B-Tier badges
- Bunny (Silver): This badge improves your ability to perform hop-step layups and dunks.
- Dream Shake (Gold): This improves your ability to perform post-fakes, resulting in successful shots.
- Guard Up (HoF): Your ability to perform jump shots increases after winning a contest against defenders.
- Hook Specialist (Silver): This badge improves your ability to make post hooks.
- Immovable Enforcer (HoF): This badge strengthens you against ball handlers and finishers.
- Open Looks (HoF): This allows you to perform successful wide-open jump shots.
- Precision Dunker (Silver): This allows you to perform skill dunks.
- Pro Touch (Gold): You are rewarded for having good layup timing.
- Two Step (Gold): This improves your ability to perform dunks.
C-Tier badges
- Comeback Kid (HoF): This badge improves your ability to perform shots when trailing.
- Float Game (Silver): This badge improves your ability to perform floaters.
- Giant Slayer (Gold): This badge improves your layups against tall defenders.
- Middy Magician (Gold): This badge boosts the effectiveness of pull-ups and spin shots from mid-range.
- Spin Cycle (Gold): This badge allows you to perform improved layups or dunks.
Best animations
The following animations are recommended for our Inside-the-arc scorer build in 2K24.
- Joel Embiid
- DeMarcus Cousins
- Wendell Carter Jr
- A- height control
- A+ ball release
