All badges in NBA 2K23 - Full list (2024)

Much like in prior years, NBA 2K23 is bringing back badges. Badges are a vital part of any MyPlayer, as these items, when equipped and upgraded, give special boosts that can prove to be a major difference while playing online, or in MyCareer. So, what badges are in NBA 2K23? Let’s go over the full list.

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Finishing badges in NBA 2K23

• Aerial Wizard– Ability to successfully complete alley–oops and putbacks*
• Acrobat– Boosts the ability to make layups that have a high degree of difficulty
• Backdown Punisher– Increases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent
• Bully– Like Giannis and LeBron, able to finish strong by bulldozing through traffic*
• Dream Shake– Raises the chances that a defender bites when doing fakes in the post
• Dropstepper– Improves a player’s ability to effectively use dropsteps in the past
• Fast Twitch– Speeds up ability to get standing layups or dunks off before the defense has time to contest
• Fearless Finisher– Boosts contact layups and decreases fatigue
• Giant Slayer– Heightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders
• Grace Under Pressure– Gives a boost to standing shots that happen close to the basket
• Hook Specialist– Boosts hook shot ability
• Limitless Takeover– When attacking the basket, players will start their dunk or layup gather from farther out than others
• Lob City Finisher– Improves the chances of completing a successful alley-oop dunk/layup
• Masher– Increases ability to finish inside layups over defenders*
• Mouse in the House– Higher chance of successfully finishing when attacking a smaller defender
• Post Spin Technician– Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
• Posterizer– Improves the likelihood of posterizing your opponent
• Pro Touch– Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing or aiming
• Putback Boss– Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
• Rise Up– Increases the likelihood of dunking the ball when standing in the painted area
• Slithery– Makes it easier to gather through traffic, avoiding collisions and strips
• Tear Dropper– Improves a player’s ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim
• Unstrippable– Chances of being stripped when attacking the basket are reduced

Shooting badges in NBA 2K23

• Agent 3– Ability to hit difficult 3PT shots off the dribble*
• Amped– Reduces the shooting attribute penalties when fatigued and when moving excessively prior to shooting*
• Blinders– Less affected by peripheral defenders when shooting jumpers
• Catch & Shoot– Boosts the chance of hitting a three pointer immediately after a catch
• Circus Threes– Improved ability to hit pull-up and stepback 3’s
• Claymore– Increases a spot up shooter’s ability to knock down catch and shoot jumpers the longer they remain stationary prior to shooting*
• Clutch Shooter– Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
• Comeback Kid– Improved ability to shoot perimeter jumpers when trailing in a game*
• Corner Specialist– Gives a boost to shots taken in the corner
• Deadeye– Jump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest
• Difficult Shots– Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble from mid-range
• Fade Ace– Improves ability to shoot post fades
• Green Machine– Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
• Hand Down Man Down– Makes an outside shooter even deadlier if opponent fails to get a hand in the face*
• Limitless Range– An old favorite returns, making shooters more effective with any shot attempt from deep 3PT range*
• Rhythm Shooter – Boosts shot %’s out of size-ups as well as 1-step pull-ups
• Slippery Off-Ball– Strengthens the player’s ability to get open off the ball
• Space Creator– Formerly a Playmaking badge, it now boosts the ability to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often*
• Stop & Pop– Boosts shot rating on stand-still three pointers after dribbling
• Volume Shooter– Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game

Playmaking badges in NBA 2K23

• Ankle Breaker– Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
• Bail Out– Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
• Break Starter– Improves a player’s ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
• Clamp Breaker– A counter to Clamps, helps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations*
• Dimer– Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
• Floor General– Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
• Handles for Days– Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
• Hyperdrive– Increases the speed at which a player can perform moving dribble moves as they attack down the court
• Killer Combos– Improves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves*
• Mismatch Expert– Formerly a shooting badge, this badge now helps smaller guards break down taller defenders when mismatched 1-on-1*
• Needle Threader– Increases the likelihood that though passes can get by the defense
• Post Playmaker– Receivers are given a shot boost when passing out of the post
• Quick Chain– Put together a series of moves while sizing up the opponent
• Quick First Step– Ball handles have access to quicker and more effective launches when driving out of triple threat or after size up
• Space Creator– Improves a player’s ability to create space from a defender
• Special Delivery– Boosts takeover progress for the passer and receiver off a flashy pass assist
• Triple Threat Juke– Speeds up triple threat moves when trying to blow by the defender
• Unpluckable– Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender
• Vice Grip– Improves ball security immediately after securing a rebound, catch, or picking up the ball*

Defense/Rebounding badges in NBA 2K23

• Anchor– A crucial badge for last line of defense bigs, improves ability to block and contest shots in the paint*
• Ankle Braces– Reduces the chances of getting crossed over
• Ball Stripper– Helps increase the chance of a steal when attempting to strip a layup or dunk near basket
• Box– Strengthens ability to effectively box out opponents in anticipation of a rebound
• Boxout Beast– Helps rebounders win boxout battles on both offensive and defensive rebounding situations*
• Brick Wall– Increases effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact
• Challenger– Improves the effectiveness of perimeter shot contests*
• Chase Down Artist– Boosts speed and leaping ability of player when chasing down offensive player in anticipation of block attempt
• Clamps– Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
• Clutch Defender– Boosts your defensive ratings in clutch moments
• Glove– Named after legendary defender Gary Payton, helps you strip players as they gather for shots and poke the ball free from ball handlers*
• Hustler– Improves ability to beat opponent to loose balls
• Interceptor– Increases chances of getting steals in passing lanes
• Intimidator– Offensive players have less success shooting when contested by players with badge
• Menace– While guarding and staying in front of opponent, their attributes will drop if good defense is being played
• Off-Ball Pest– Improves a player’s ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
• Pick Dodger– Improves a player’s ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
• Pick Pocket– Improves a player’s ability to steal the ball from a ball handler
• Pogo Stick– Allows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing
• Post Lockdown– Improves the defender’s ability to defend post moves and backdowns
• Rebound Chaser– Improves ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal
• Rim Protector– Reduces chances of getting dunked on and unlocks special block animations
• Tireless Defender– Reduces energy lost when exerting effort on defense
• Work Horse– The “Pat Bev” badge that boosts your ability to hustle down 50/50 balls and play hard-nosed defense without getting tired*
• Worm– Rebounders have more success swimming around and getting into successful rebound position

Note: * indicates new and/or returning (but not in NBA 2K22) for NBA 2K23

Here’s a look at the badges that are not returning for NBA 2K23:

• Hook Specialist
• Chef
• Hot Zone Hunter
• Lucky #7
• Set Shooter
• Sniper
• Limitless Spot-Up
• Bullet Passer
• Downhill
• Glue Hands
• Stop & Go
• Defensive Leader