How to create and use custom player in NBA 2K25

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✓ At a Glance
  • You can create a player in NBA 2K25 in just a few minutes
  • To upgrade your player to 99, you don’t have to spend any VC
  • The created player can be used on any team

Did you know that you could create a custom player in NBA 2K25 without MyCareer mode? This amazing feature allows you to create and upgrade your player without spending any VC. On top of this, you can use the player in various game modes, including Quick Play and Blacktop. The best thing? You can create a player in just a few minutes!

Our guide will show you all the steps you need to take to create a custom player. It will also show you how to assign the player to any NBA team of your choice.

How to create a player in NBA 2K25

Creating a custom player in NBA 2K25 is a quick and straightforward process. You can create a player from scratch in only a few minutes, and unlike in MyCareer, you have more freedom. For example, you sign fully upgrade your player to a 99 overall without spending any VC. On top of this, you can upgrade every single attribute to 99, as there are no limitations.

To create a player, you need to follow these steps:

  • Launch NBA 2K25
  • Open Features from the Main Menu
  • Select Create A Player
  • Choose your name, position, body type
  • Select attributes and badges
  • Save the player
Create a Player menu in NBA 2K25
You can create a player in NBA 2K25 in a few easy steps. Image by VideoGamer

You can select every single aspect of your custom player, from position to height and wingspan. From the same menu, you can fully upgrade your player to a maximum overall, making them the best player in the league’s history. Besides the overall rating, NBA 2K25 also allows you to select any badges you want, as well as their tiers.

Thanks to the creation feature, you can easily create one of the best shooters in NBA 2K25. If you prefer a slasher, increasing your Driving Dunk, Layup, and Speed is the way to go. Or simply, you can increase all the attributes to 99 to see what it’s like to dominate the game on both ends of the floor.

Besides NBA players, the Create A Player feature in 2K25 allows you to add new WNBA players.

How to assign a custom player to an NBA team

Once you create a custom player, you will want to test him out in an NBA game. Due to this, you will have to assign him to a team, which you can do by creating a custom roster. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Open Features from the Main Menu
  • Select Create Roster
  • Choose NBA Modern (Current)
  • Pick any roster that you prefer
  • Use L1/R1 or LB/RB to rotate to “Created Players”
  • Select the created player
  • Choose “Copy to Team”
  • Select the team you want to play for
  • Save your custom roster
Custom player dunking in NBA 2K25
You can turn your custom player into an NBA 2K25 legend. Image by VideoGamer

Once you save your custom roster, you will be able to use it in various game modes. If you create a maxed-out player, there is no doubt that the team you pick will be among the best teams in NBA 2K25.

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Asmir Pekmic

Asmir is a gaming writer at Video Gamer and has over a decade's experience. In his spare time, Asmir loves playing Fortnite and Overwatch, while basketball is also one of his hobbies.

NBA 2K25

  • Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Simulation, Sports