Although Kobe is no longer with us, he remains one of the most iconic players ever to grace the NBA. We fondly recall his last-minute game shots, love for the game, impressive dunks, and wonderful life philosophy. Having him or his build on your team will bring you joy and even rings! This guide will teach you how to make the “Mamba” Kobe Bryant replica build in NBA 2K23. It is one of the most capable builds in the game, one that’s sure to excite you.

How to Make the “Mamba” Kobe Bryant Replica Build in NBA 2K23

This is no surprise, but the Mamba build is one of the special replicas builds in NBA 2K23. It mirrors his athleticism, scoring ability, defensive skills, and versatility. If you want to create this build, the first thing to get right is the physicals:

Physical traits of the Mamba build:

  • Position: SG
  • Height: 6’6″
  • Weight: 200
  • Wingspan: 6’11”
  • Speed – 81 OVR
  • Acceleration – 80 OVR
  • Strength – 65 OVR
  • Vertical – 81 OVR
  • Stamina – 92 OVR

After getting the basic physical traits of this build, the next step is to move to its potential attributes. The following is a list of the attributes we are talking about.

  • Close Shot: 88
  • Driving Layup: 91
  • Driving Dunk: 87
  • Standing Dunk: 32
  • Post Control: 60
  • Mid-Range Shot: 86
  • Three-Point Shot: 71
  • Free Throw: 77
  • Pass Accuracy: 76
  • Ball Handle: 81
  • Speed With Ball: 78
  • Interior Defense: 61
  • Perimeter Defense: 87
  • Steal: 69
  • Block: 46
  • Offensive Rebound: 48
  • Defensive Rebound: 51

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You can, of course, vary some of these attributes, but to get as close as possible to prime Kobe, we suggest keeping the numbers as they are. Also, remember that Kobe was almost perfect in all his plays. After selecting the attributes, choose the Takeover that you want. We suggest the Pull-up precision because, with it, you can make shots from anywhere,  an ability that was made famous by Kobe.

NBA 2K23 is available on Xbox, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows.