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.

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

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