GOAT skills can make some of the most telling differences inNBA 2K25, and choosing the best ones for your build will help you earn more VCs and get better grades in games.

In every game, you’re able to equip two skills, and all of them have certain conditions. Once you match the conditions, the skills can be triggered to boost specific stats. Let’s take a look at the best skills you can trigger based on your builds.

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Best NBA 2K25 GOAT skills for PG builds

Irrespective of your build, PGs typically excel in shooting, so any skill that helps boost your finishing and shooting stats will be helpful.

Best NBA 2K25 GOAT skills for SG builds

With SG builds, I like to go between a balanced outlook to both offense and defense.

Best NBA 2K25 GOAT skills for PF/SF builds

For forwards, you’ll require skills that boost layups, shooting, and the ability to get rebounds (especially in the current meta).

Best NBA 2K25 GOAT skills for C builds

Your big men will need to be good on the defensive and rebound side of things.

The best GOAT skills can be upgraded to either Gold or Hall of Fame levels, but they’re harder to trigger. As yourMyPlayer levelsup with better attributes, triggering the GOAT skills will naturally get easier inside a game.

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