Creating the most dominant player in the NBA won’t be too tricky if you combine the attributes of the best players in the world right now. The problem will be choosing which exact player to take a specific skill from, whether that comes to the offensive or defensive skills, or simply physical traits. Yet, we embark on this task to create the single most unstoppable force in the league.
- Scoring – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Passing – Nikola Jokic
- Handles – Stephen Curry
- Hustle – Josh Hart
- Mentality – Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Basketball IQ – Nikola Jokic
- Shooting – Stephen Curry
- Defense – Victor Wembanyama
- Finishing – Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Athleticism – Amen Thompson
- Clutch – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Footwork – Luka Doncic
- Height – Victor Wembanyama
- Strength – Steven Adams
- Speed – Amen Thompson
By taking the attributes from superstars such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama, among many others, creating the most dominant player in the world won’t be as hard as you might think. Let’s present this talent by going through 15 specific skills.
Scoring – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
If you’re trying to build the most unstoppable scorer imaginable for the 2025-26 season, you start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s bag because he can score from three, mid-range, at the rim, or from the free-throw line. Like it or not, Shai has mastered the kind of rhythm that makes defenders feel like they’re trying to stay balanced rather than staying in front of him.
He gets to his mid-range spots whenever he wants, slicing the floor with those long strides and that upright posture that hides his true intentions until it’s too late. What really makes his scoring special is the way he manipulates angles and bodies without ever looking rushed. He is playing at an all-time slow pace until he accelerates, which is why he is the reigning scoring champion and is currently posting 32.6 PPG.
Passing – Nikola Jokic
You could search for a century and still not find a better passing foundation for a custom-built superstar than Nikola Jokic’s vision. The big man has mastered every pass right now as he leads the NBA in assists per game (league-leading 11.0 APG). Whether he’s tossing a no-look dart through traffic, threading a bounce pass only he imagines, or turning a simple dribble handoff into an entire action, Jokic controls the game.
What sets him apart is his ability to disguise his intentions until the final split-second, forcing defenses into impossible decisions and opening shots teammates didn’t realize were available. If you want a player who makes the entire offense better, you start with Jokic’s eyes and look to complement Shai’s scoring ability.
Handles – Stephen Curry
When you take Stephen Curry’s handles, you’re inheriting the freedom they create. Unlike pure isolation ball-handlers who dance for space, like the injured Kyrie Irving, for example, Curry uses his handle to flow in and out of actions, slithering through tight corridors that most players wouldn’t even recognize as gaps.
His combination of balance, foot speed, and ambidextrous control lets him navigate crowds without losing rhythm, and when you fuse that with gravity from his shooting, his handle becomes a weapon that bends defenses before he even shoots. Giving Shai’s scoring and Jokic’s passing a sublime handle from Steph, the offensive skillset is close to being perfected.
Hustle – Josh Hart
Josh Hart’s hustle isn’t the casual “high motor”; it’s a full-blown competitive obsession that shows up in every loose ball, every long rebound, every grimy rotation most players don’t bother with in December. Hart plays like someone who refuses to let even a single possession tilt the wrong way, and he wins games outside of the box score.
His coach trusts him because his effort never wavers, whether it’s the first three minutes or the last 10 seconds. If you want your custom player to win the “hidden” battles, Hart’s relentless, blue-collar engine is the perfect model. Remember: a perfect NBA player has to have some “unsexy” skills to make him truly dominant.
Mentality – Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s mentality is the best in the world because he wants to win every game but is still humble enough to know his limitations and appreciate the success in a fair manner. He competes with this almost old-world sense of duty, constantly pushing himself to improve even after reaching heights few players in league history have touched.
What you take from Giannis is his ability to stay locked in through adversity and his unshakeable willingness to shoulder responsibility. When games tighten, he doesn’t retreat from a challenge; he confronts it. That mindset is what makes the most dominant player, in terms of skills, perfect when it comes to thinking about the game on a deeper level.
Basketball IQ – Nikola Jokic
No surprise, Jokic’s IQ operates on a level that almost feels unfair. His understanding of timing, spacing, and personnel allows him to run an offense. He reads coverages before they fully develop and positions himself in places where the game comes to him instead of forcing action.
On defense, his hands, angles, and early rotations often eliminate plays before they even start. On offense, he processes options instantly, choosing the highest-value decision with consistency most players would envy even in film sessions. With Giannis’ mentality and Jokic’s IQ, the player won’t have a weakness in any mental battle against an opponent.
Shooting – Stephen Curry
No shot in the league feels safer than one leaving Stephen Curry’s hands, even when the superstar is 37 and counting. Curry isn’t great simply because he hits threes, because plenty of players do that. He’s great because he hits them from distances and angles that fundamentally change how defenses operate.
The moment he crosses half court, every defender on the floor must reconsider their usual responsibilities. His off-ball movement constantly shakes defenders loose, and he shoots cleanly off balance, off movement, and off the dribble with equal confidence. A quick-trigger three to go along with Shai’s offensive bag, Jokic’s passing, and Giannis’ mentality? Look out.
Defense – Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama’s defensive talent looks like someone rewrote the rules of the game just for him. Yes, his height helps, and we will get to that in a minute, but what makes Wembanyama uniquely valuable is his ability to defend multiple actions in a single possession.
More than just height and length, if you’re building the perfect defender, you start with Wemby’s instincts and anticipation because they give you the rare ability to delete opponents’ best plays before they even unfold. Wemby has the skills, more than just the size, to be one of the greatest defenders ever, and we chose his skill for the most dominant player.
Finishing – Giannis Antetokounmpo
When Giannis steps into the paint, defenders are trying to survive an avalanche. His finishing is built on a combination of power, stride length, and body control that makes even well-positioned big men feel helpless. Is there any surprise why we are taking Giannis’ finishing ability?
He can euro-step around contact, elevate through it, or simply overpower anyone between him and the rim. What elevates him beyond other finishers is the way he absorbs bumps without losing momentum, contorting his body mid-air to angle into high-percentage looks. For a custom superstar, Giannis’s rim attack is non-negotiable.
Athleticism – Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson’s athleticism detonates, and he is an easy choice. His first step is so sudden that defenders often look like they got caught leaning the wrong direction, even when they didn’t. He elevates with an ease that makes teammates pause mid-conversation, and his body control in the air lets him finish, contort, or pass at angles other players can’t imagine.
What separates Amen from other high-flyers is how functional his athleticism is; it isn’t just for posters. It impacts every part of his game: defense, transition play, shot creation, and recovery on closeouts. Take his physical tools, and you instantly give your custom player a floor of elite-level explosiveness that influences every possession.
Clutch – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Gilgeous-Alexander plays late-game basketball better than anybody right now. While other players speed up under pressure, Shai slows everything down. He doesn’t rush shots or force plays; he simply makes the right decision every time the game teeters in the balance.
His mid-range patience, ability to get to his spots, and willingness to take (and make) difficult shots give him a maturity that belies his age. What makes his clutch gene special is the assurance he brings. This season, Shai is posting 8.7 PPG on 54.3% from the field, 40.0% from three, and 83.8% from the stripe in the clutch. The next-highest is Cade Cunningham…averaging 5.3 PPG. Enough said.
Footwork – Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic‘s footwork is a masterclass in genius. He doesn’t rely on speed but timing, angles, and deception. Watch him operate in the mid-post or snake his way through pick-and-roll, and you’ll see a player who uses pivots, hesitations, and weight shifts with the precision of a seasoned craftsman.
Luka manipulates defenders by making them react prematurely, then uses that momentum against them with a quick step-through or a perfectly timed retreat dribble. His footwork isn’t flashy, but it’s unstoppable. For a dominant all-around player, Luka’s footwork is perfect whenever the gaps are closed, and a shot needs to be created out of nothing.
Height – Victor Wembanyama
There’s no point reinventing the wheel when the 7’4″ Wembanyama exists. His height, paired with real basketball coordination and fluidity, is a cheat code the league still hasn’t fully solved. Standing over seven feet with arms that practically stretch across zip codes, Wembanyama plays with a vantage point that gives him advantages on both ends.
His height isn’t a gimmick; it’s the foundation for a unique skill set that expands every year. If you’re constructing the ultimate player, giving them Wembanyama’s size creates natural dominance before they even touch the ball.
Strength – Steven Adams
Steven Adams gives you that pure, brute, unmovable strength that opponents feel for days. He’s not just strong in a weight-room sense but naturally. At 6’11” and 265 lbs, Adams sets screens that stun defenders, seals bigs like he’s closing a vault, and is an immovable force.
Add his strength to your custom superstar, and you’re guaranteeing that nobody will bully him, bump him off his line, or outmuscle him in any regard. In terms of raw power, nobody comes close to the big New Zealand-born center.
Speed – Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson is likely the fastest player in the NBA right now. In the half-court, that same speed forces defenders to react early and often incorrectly, opening lanes and driving windows that wouldn’t exist for most players.
Speed at this level changes the outcome of a possession, and Amen’s is the one you build around because it dictates pace instead of adjusting to it. With a host of physical and mental skills, capped off by insane speed, the most dominant NBA player can’t be touched in any sense of the word.
