Here is the NBA 2K24 Badges & Takeover Guide, & Analysis, which lists all badges, descriptions, takeovers, badge perks, takeover perks, how to unlock badges, as well as a breakdown of tips, info, and more when you click on each individual badge.

NBA 2K25 Badges Guide (All Badges)

24 new badges were added to NBA 2K24 on New Gen consoles, and with some removals, it brings it to a total of 77 skill badges across MyTEAM and MyCAREER. Learn more about the added scoring, ball-handling and passing, and defensive badges below.

Badges have been split into four tiers: S-, A-, B-, and C-Tier, with S-Tier badges being regarded as the best of the lot. A player’s height determines Tier assignments, and each badge has a unique set of attribute requirements for unlocking the use of the badge.

How to Equip Badges & Badge Progression

An all-new badge progression system that helps bring a more authentic feeling to a player’s MyPLAYER build. Players will no longer have to pick and choose which badges to equip to their MyPLAYER, and they’re no longer stuck within the badge points and attribute categories they were once limited to. Badges are earned by badge usage, meaning the more a player uses a badge in-game, the more they’ll progress toward to the next level in which they qualify.

How Badge Regression Works

Badges with lower usage and success will trend towards the lower levels. There is a floor, however, as your badge will never drop below Bronze. Like riding a bike, if a badge drops below a level you once had, regaining that level takes less time than it did the first time around. Certain badges are also protected from games in which they cannot fire, such as the Relay Passer Badge in a 2v2 game. You can also use some Badge Perks (see further below) to affect badge regression.

1. Badge Requirements
2. Badge Descriptions
3. Badge Perks
4. Performance Multipliers
5. Takeover Guide
6. Takeover Perks

NBA 2K24 Badge Requirements

TABLE DEFINITIONS

• An “Always Attribute” is an attribute to unlock a badge that is always required, either by itself or with other attributes.
• An “Either / Or Attribute” is an attribute that is one of the options unlock a badge, either by itself or with other attributes.

KEY:

* = 1 attribute only required
** = either/or attribute(s) but no ‘always attribute(s)’
*** = either/or attribute(s) + always attribute(s)
**** = always attribute(s) + either/or attribute(s)
***** = always attribute(s) + always attribute(s)

(Scroll to the right to view more Attributes)

Name	Level	Type	Close	Layup	Drv Dunk	Stn Dunk	Post Ctrl	Mid	3PT	FT	Pass	Ball Hndl	Spd w/Ball	Int D	Per D	Stl	Blk	O Reb	D Reb	Spd	Acc	Acc	Str	Vert	Stam	Min Ht.	Max Ht.
94 Feet	Bronze	Def / Reb													76 *****										87 *****		6 ft 08
94 Feet	Silver	Def / Reb													81 *****										90 *****		6 ft 08
94 Feet	Gold	Def / Reb													88 *****										95 *****		6 ft 08
94 Feet	HOF	Def / Reb													93 *****										99 *****		6 ft 08
Acrobat	Bronze	Finishing		64 *																							6 ft 11
Acrobat	Silver	Finishing		76 *																							6 ft 11
Acrobat	Gold	Finishing		84 *																							6 ft 11
Acrobat	HOF	Finishing		90 *																							6 ft 11
Anchor	Bronze	Def / Reb												61 *****			77 *****									6 ft 07
Anchor	Silver	Def / Reb												72 *****			87 *****									6 ft 07
Anchor	Gold	Def / Reb												77 *****			92 *****									6 ft 07
Anchor	HOF	Def / Reb												85 *****			99 *****									6 ft 07
Agent 3	Bronze	Shooting							76 *																		6 ft 11
Agent 3	Silver	Shooting							86 *																		6 ft 11
Agent 3	Gold	Shooting							94 *																		6 ft 11
Agent 3	HOF	Shooting							98 *																		6 ft 11
Ankle Breaker	Bronze	Playmaking										62 *															6 ft 09
Ankle Breaker	Silver	Playmaking										75 *															6 ft 09
Ankle Breaker	Gold	Playmaking										85 *															6 ft 09
Ankle Breaker	HOF	Playmaking										93 *															6 ft 09
Aerial Wizard	Bronze	Finishing		57 ***	64 ***	60 ***																		58 ****
Aerial Wizard	Silver	Finishing		69 ***	75 ***	72 ***																		67 ****
Aerial Wizard	Gold	Finishing		78 ***	84 ***	84 ***																		72 ****
Aerial Wizard	HOF	Finishing		87 ***	95 ***	92 ***																		84 ****
Ankle Braces	Bronze	Def / Reb													64 *												6 ft 11
Ankle Braces	Silver	Def / Reb													78 *												6 ft 11
Ankle Braces	Gold	Def / Reb													89 *												6 ft 11
Ankle Braces	HOF	Def / Reb													94 *												6 ft 11
Backdown Punisher	Bronze	Finishing					63 *****																70 *****			6 ft 04
Backdown Punisher	Silver	Finishing					70 *****																79 *****			6 ft 04
Backdown Punisher	Gold	Finishing					81 *****																86 *****			6 ft 04
Backdown Punisher	HOF	Finishing					90 *****																95 *****			6 ft 04
Bailout	Bronze	Playmaking									87 *																6 ft 10
Bailout	Silver	Playmaking									91 *																6 ft 10
Bailout	Gold	Playmaking									95 *																6 ft 10
Bailout	HOF	Playmaking									99 *																6 ft 10
Big Driver	Bronze	Playmaking										55 *****	40 *****								40 *****					6 ft 10
Big Driver	Silver	Playmaking										62 *****	48 *****								48 *****					6 ft 10
Big Driver	Gold	Playmaking										65 *****	55 *****								55 *****					6 ft 10
Big Driver	HOF	Playmaking										69 *****	65 *****								60 *****					6 ft 10
Blinders	Bronze	Shooting						70 **	70 **
Blinders	Silver	Shooting						83 **	79 **
Blinders	Gold	Shooting						89 **	90 **
Blinders	HOF	Shooting						97 **	97 **
Blow By	Bronze	Playmaking										67 *****	62 *****								61 *****						6 ft 11
Blow By	Silver	Playmaking										84 *****	75 *****								73 *****						6 ft 11
Blow By	Gold	Playmaking										92 *****	83 *****								83 *****						6 ft 11
Blow By	HOF	Playmaking										97 *****	89 *****								90 *****						6 ft 11
Boxout Beast	Bronze	Def / Reb																59 ***	60 ***				70 ****			6 ft 03
Boxout Beast	Silver	Def / Reb																77 ***	77 ***				72 ****			6 ft 03
Boxout Beast	Gold	Def / Reb																85 ***	85 ***				84 ****			6 ft 03
Boxout Beast	HOF	Def / Reb																93 ***	93 ***				90 ****			6 ft 03
Breakstarter	Bronze	Playmaking									68 *
Breakstarter	Silver	Playmaking									75 *
Breakstarter	Gold	Playmaking									86 *
Breakstarter	HOF	Playmaking									92 *
Brick Wall	Bronze	Def / Reb																					72 *			6 ft 06
Brick Wall	Silver	Def / Reb																					83 *			6 ft 06
Brick Wall	Gold	Def / Reb																					90 *			6 ft 06
Brick Wall	HOF	Def / Reb																					99 *			6 ft 06
Bulldozer	Bronze	Finishing																					74 *			6 ft 05
Bulldozer	Silver	Finishing																					84 *			6 ft 05
Bulldozer	Gold	Finishing																					92 *			6 ft 05
Bulldozer	HOF	Finishing																					96 *			6 ft 05
Bunny	Bronze	Finishing			62 **	68 **
Bunny	Silver	Finishing			72 **	77 **
Bunny	Gold	Finishing			84 **	86 **
Bunny	HOF	Finishing			94 **	93 **
Catch & Shoot	Bronze	Shooting						60 **	63 **
Catch & Shoot	Silver	Shooting						70 **	74 **
Catch & Shoot	Gold	Shooting						82 **	85 **
Catch & Shoot	HOF	Shooting						93 **	95 **
Challenger	Bronze	Def / Reb													71 *
Challenger	Silver	Def / Reb													82 *
Challenger	Gold	Def / Reb													87 *
Challenger	HOF	Def / Reb													94 *
Chasedown Artist	Bronze	Def / Reb															68 *****			50 *****				60 *****		6 ft 03
Chasedown Artist	Silver	Def / Reb															78 *****			60 *****				74 *****		6 ft 03
Chasedown Artist	Gold	Def / Reb															87 *****			66 *****				80 *****		6 ft 03
Chasedown Artist	HOF	Def / Reb															94 *****			71 *****				83 *****		6 ft 03
Clamps	Bronze	Def / Reb													75 *****								45 *****				6 ft 09
Clamps	Silver	Def / Reb													85 *****								50 *****				6 ft 09
Clamps	Gold	Def / Reb													93 *****								55 *****				6 ft 09
Clamps	HOF	Def / Reb													99 *****								60 *****				6 ft 09
Claymore	Bronze	Shooting							60 *
Claymore	Silver	Shooting							70 *
Claymore	Gold	Shooting							82 *
Claymore	HOF	Shooting							92 *
Comeback Kid	Bronze	Shooting						53 **	56 **
Comeback Kid	Silver	Shooting						64 **	68 **
Comeback Kid	Gold	Shooting						75 **	79 **
Comeback Kid	HOF	Shooting						86 **	89 **
Corner Specialist	Bronze	Shooting							65 *
Corner Specialist	Silver	Shooting							76 *
Corner Specialist	Gold	Shooting							85 *
Corner Specialist	HOF	Shooting							94 *
Deadeye	Bronze	Shooting						75 **	75 **
Deadeye	Silver	Shooting						84 **	84 **
Deadeye	Gold	Shooting						90 **	92 **
Deadeye	HOF	Shooting						98 **	99 **
Dimer	Bronze	Playmaking									56 *
Dimer	Silver	Playmaking									73 *
Dimer	Gold	Playmaking									89 *
Dimer	HOF	Playmaking									96 *
Dream Shake	Bronze	Finishing	57 ***				63 ****	59 ***
Dream Shake	Silver	Finishing	64 ***				70 ****	67 ***
Dream Shake	Gold	Finishing	75 ***				81 ****	77 ***
Dream Shake	HOF	Finishing	88 ***				90 ****	84 ***
Dropstepper	Bronze	Finishing					64 *
Dropstepper	Silver	Finishing					75 *
Dropstepper	Gold	Finishing					84 *
Dropstepper	HOF	Finishing					95 *
Fast Feet	Bronze	Def / Reb													72 *****						70 *****						6 ft 09
Fast Feet	Silver	Def / Reb													83 *****						73 *****						6 ft 09
Fast Feet	Gold	Def / Reb													92 *****						77 *****						6 ft 09
Fast Feet	HOF	Def / Reb													97 *****						82 *****						6 ft 09
Fast Twitch	Bronze	Finishing	71 **			73 **
Fast Twitch	Silver	Finishing	81 **			83 **
Fast Twitch	Gold	Finishing	90 **			92 **
Fast Twitch	HOF	Finishing	98 **			99 **
Fearless Finisher	Bronze	Finishing	68 ***	70 ***																			55 ****
Fearless Finisher	Silver	Finishing	77 ***	80 ***																			60 ****
Fearless Finisher	Gold	Finishing	86 ***	87 ***																			65 ****
Fearless Finisher	HOF	Finishing	95 ***	96 ***																			67 ****
Float Game	Bronze	Finishing		60 *
Float Game	Silver	Finishing		68 *
Float Game	Gold	Finishing		77 *
Float Game	HOF	Finishing		88 *
Free Points	Bronze	Shooting								71 *
Free Points	Silver	Shooting								80 *
Free Points	Gold	Shooting								90 *
Free Points	HOF	Shooting								99 *
Giant Slayer	Bronze	Finishing	55 **	59 **																							7 ft 00
Giant Slayer	Silver	Finishing	62 **	65 **																							7 ft 00
Giant Slayer	Gold	Finishing	75 **	74 **																							7 ft 00
Giant Slayer	HOF	Finishing	88 **	85 **																							7 ft 00
Glove	Bronze	Def / Reb														72 *											7 ft 00
Glove	Silver	Def / Reb														85 *											7 ft 00
Glove	Gold	Def / Reb														91 *											7 ft 00
Glove	HOF	Def / Reb														99 *											7 ft 00
Green Machine	Bronze	Shooting						61 **	64 **
Green Machine	Silver	Shooting						76 **	78 **
Green Machine	Gold	Shooting						88 **	89 **
Green Machine	HOF	Shooting						95 **	95 **
Guard Up	Bronze	Shooting						59 **	60 **
Guard Up	Silver	Shooting						71 **	74 **
Guard Up	Gold	Shooting						82 **	87 **
Guard Up	HOF	Shooting						91 **	94 **
Handles For Days	Bronze	Playmaking										69 *****													90 *****		7 ft 00
Handles For Days	Silver	Playmaking										80 *****													93 *****		7 ft 00
Handles For Days	Gold	Playmaking										91 *****													96 *****		7 ft 00
Handles For Days	HOF	Playmaking										95 *****													99 *****		7 ft 00
Hook Specialist	Bronze	Finishing	60 *****				50 *****
Hook Specialist	Silver	Finishing	71 *****				62 *****
Hook Specialist	Gold	Finishing	83 *****				74 *****
Hook Specialist	HOF	Finishing	92 *****				86 *****
Hyperdrive	Bronze	Playmaking											69 *****							72 *****							6 ft 10
Hyperdrive	Silver	Playmaking											75 *****							80 *****							6 ft 10
Hyperdrive	Gold	Playmaking											83 *****							82 *****							6 ft 10
Hyperdrive	HOF	Playmaking											91 *****							90 *****							6 ft 10
Immovable Enforcer	Bronze	Def / Reb																					71 *			6 ft 05
Immovable Enforcer	Silver	Def / Reb																					82 *			6 ft 05
Immovable Enforcer	Gold	Def / Reb																					90 *			6 ft 05
Immovable Enforcer	HOF	Def / Reb																					95 *			6 ft 05
Interceptor	Bronze	Def / Reb														60 *
Interceptor	Silver	Def / Reb														81 *
Interceptor	Gold	Def / Reb														89 *
Interceptor	HOF	Def / Reb														95 *
Killer Combos	Bronze	Playmaking										75 *															6 ft 10
Killer Combos	Silver	Playmaking										87 *															6 ft 10
Killer Combos	Gold	Playmaking										93 *															6 ft 10
Killer Combos	HOF	Playmaking										98 *															6 ft 10
Limitless Range	Bronze	Shooting							85 *
Limitless Range	Silver	Shooting							92 *
Limitless Range	Gold	Shooting							96 *
Limitless Range	HOF	Shooting							99 *
Masher	Bronze	Finishing	68 *
Masher	Silver	Finishing	77 *
Masher	Gold	Finishing	84 *
Masher	HOF	Finishing	94 *
Middy Magician	Bronze	Shooting						59 *
Middy Magician	Silver	Shooting						72 *
Middy Magician	Gold	Shooting						84 *
Middy Magician	HOF	Shooting						92 *
Needle Threader	Bronze	Playmaking									77 *
Needle Threader	Silver	Playmaking									84 *
Needle Threader	Gold	Playmaking									91 *
Needle Threader	HOF	Playmaking									98 *
Off-Ball Pest	Bronze	Def / Reb													58 *
Off-Ball Pest	Silver	Def / Reb													68 *
Off-Ball Pest	Gold	Def / Reb													80 *
Off-Ball Pest	HOF	Def / Reb													90 *
Open Looks	Bronze	Shooting						54 **	58 **
Open Looks	Silver	Shooting						72 **	75 **
Open Looks	Gold	Shooting						86 **	88 **
Open Looks	HOF	Shooting						90 **	93 **
Physical Handles	Bronze	Playmaking										60 *****											60 *****				6 ft 10
Physical Handles	Silver	Playmaking										66 *****											63 *****				6 ft 10
Physical Handles	Gold	Playmaking										73 *****											73 *****				6 ft 10
Physical Handles	HOF	Playmaking										80 *****											83 *****				6 ft 10
Pick Dodger	Bronze	Def / Reb													74 *												6 ft 10
Pick Dodger	Silver	Def / Reb													84 *												6 ft 10
Pick Dodger	Gold	Def / Reb													91 *												6 ft 10
Pick Dodger	HOF	Def / Reb													98 *												6 ft 10
Pogo Stick	Bronze	Def / Reb															79 ***	78 ***	78 ***					60 ****		6 ft 04
Pogo Stick	Silver	Def / Reb															85 ***	81 ***	81 ***					68 ****		6 ft 04
Pogo Stick	Gold	Def / Reb															93 ***	91 ***	91 ***					75 ****		6 ft 04
Pogo Stick	HOF	Def / Reb															97 ***	97 ***	97 ***					83 ****		6 ft 04
Post Lockdown	Bronze	Def / Reb												74 *****									70 *****			6 ft 06
Post Lockdown	Silver	Def / Reb												82 *****									78 *****			6 ft 06
Post Lockdown	Gold	Def / Reb												88 *****									84 *****			6 ft 06
Post Lockdown	HOF	Def / Reb												96 *****									89 *****			6 ft 06
Post Playmaker	Bronze	Playmaking					55 ***				57 ****							58 ***								6 ft 06
Post Playmaker	Silver	Playmaking					67 ***				74 ****							69 ***								6 ft 06
Post Playmaker	Gold	Playmaking					79 ***				83 ****							78 ***								6 ft 06
Post Playmaker	HOF	Playmaking					88 ***				90 ****							88 ***								6 ft 06
Post Spin Technician	Bronze	Finishing					60 *
Post Spin Technician	Silver	Finishing					72 *
Post Spin Technician	Gold	Finishing					81 *
Post Spin Technician	HOF	Finishing					90 *
Posterizer	Bronze	Finishing			73 *****																			70 *****
Posterizer	Silver	Finishing			86 *****																			75 *****
Posterizer	Gold	Finishing			93 *****																			80 *****
Posterizer	HOF	Finishing			99 *****																			85 *****
Precision Dunker	Bronze	Finishing			71 **	71 **
Precision Dunker	Silver	Finishing			83 **	81 **
Precision Dunker	Gold	Finishing			90 **	90 **
Precision Dunker	HOF	Finishing			97 **	96 **
Post Fade Phenom	Bronze	Finishing	65 ***				59 ****	61 ***
Post Fade Phenom	Silver	Finishing	77 ***				65 ****	71 ***
Post Fade Phenom	Gold	Finishing	86 ***				75 ****	79 ***
Post Fade Phenom	HOF	Finishing	93 ***				85 ****	86 ***
Pro Touch	Bronze	Finishing	51 **	51 **
Pro Touch	Silver	Finishing	60 **	68 **
Pro Touch	Gold	Finishing	70 **	77 **
Pro Touch	HOF	Finishing	80 **	88 **
Rebound Chaser	Bronze	Def / Reb																60 **	60 **
Rebound Chaser	Silver	Def / Reb																83 **	83 **
Rebound Chaser	Gold	Def / Reb																92 **	92 **
Rebound Chaser	HOF	Def / Reb																99 **	99 **
Relay Passer	Bronze	Playmaking									60 *
Relay Passer	Silver	Playmaking									76 *
Relay Passer	Gold	Playmaking									89 *
Relay Passer	HOF	Playmaking									95 *
Right Stick Ripper	Bronze	Def / Reb														70 *											7 ft 00
Right Stick Ripper	Silver	Def / Reb														84 *											7 ft 00
Right Stick Ripper	Gold	Def / Reb														90 *											7 ft 00
Right Stick Ripper	HOF	Def / Reb														96 *											7 ft 00
Rise Up	Bronze	Finishing				72 *****																		60 *****		6 ft 04
Rise Up	Silver	Finishing				81 *****																		63 *****		6 ft 04
Rise Up	Gold	Finishing				90 *****																		67 *****		6 ft 04
Rise Up	HOF	Finishing				98 *****																		70 *****		6 ft 04
Scooper	Bronze	Finishing		61 *
Scooper	Silver	Finishing		68 *
Scooper	Gold	Finishing		77 *
Scooper	HOF	Finishing		88 *
Slithery	Bronze	Finishing		68 **	70 **
Slithery	Silver	Finishing		80 **	82 **
Slithery	Gold	Finishing		91 **	93 **
Slithery	HOF	Finishing		97 **	94 **
Slippery Off-Ball	Bronze	Shooting																									6 ft 09
Slippery Off-Ball	Silver	Shooting																									6 ft 09
Slippery Off-Ball	Gold	Shooting																									6 ft 09
Slippery Off-Ball	HOF	Shooting																									6 ft 09
Space Creator	Bronze	Shooting		64 **	65 **																						6 ft 11
Space Creator	Silver	Shooting		76 **	78 **																						6 ft 11
Space Creator	Gold	Shooting		88 **	87 **																						6 ft 11
Space Creator	HOF	Shooting		96 **	94 **																						6 ft 11
Special Delivery	Bronze	Playmaking									69 *
Special Delivery	Silver	Playmaking									75 *
Special Delivery	Gold	Playmaking									83 *
Special Delivery	HOF	Playmaking									91 *
Speed Booster	Bronze	Playmaking										76 *****	72 *****							75 ***	79 ***						6 ft 09
Speed Booster	Silver	Playmaking										81 *****	75 *****							81 ***	83 ***						6 ft 09
Speed Booster	Gold	Playmaking										92 *****	83 *****							86 ***	87 ***						6 ft 09
Speed Booster	HOF	Playmaking										95 *****	91 *****							92 ***	93 ***						6 ft 09
Spin Cycle	Bronze	Finishing		55 **	56 **
Spin Cycle	Silver	Finishing		64 **	69 **
Spin Cycle	Gold	Finishing		70 **	75 **
Spin Cycle	HOF	Finishing		82 **	85 **
Spot Finder	Bronze	Shooting	55 ***					55 ***	60 ***												45 ****
Spot Finder	Silver	Shooting	70 ***					69 ***	75 ***												68 ****
Spot Finder	Gold	Shooting	80 ***					79 ***	86 ***												80 ****
Spot Finder	HOF	Shooting	91 ***					90 ***	93 ***												93 ****
Touch Passer	Bronze	Playmaking									74 *
Touch Passer	Silver	Playmaking									82 *
Touch Passer	Gold	Playmaking									90 *
Touch Passer	HOF	Playmaking									95 *
Triple Strike	Bronze	Playmaking										57 *****	41 *****									42 *****					6 ft 11
Triple Strike	Silver	Playmaking										68 *****	66 *****									65 *****					6 ft 11
Triple Strike	Gold	Playmaking										80 *****	77 *****									75 *****					6 ft 11
Triple Strike	HOF	Playmaking										90 *****	89 *****									85 *****					6 ft 11
Two Step	Bronze	Finishing		60 **	63 **
Two Step	Silver	Finishing		68 **	70 **
Two Step	Gold	Finishing		74 **	78 **
Two Step	HOF	Finishing		83 **	86 **
Unpluckable	Bronze	Playmaking					57 **					70 **
Unpluckable	Silver	Playmaking					68 **					80 **
Unpluckable	Gold	Playmaking					80 **					92 **
Unpluckable	HOF	Playmaking										98 *
Whistle	Bronze	Finishing	73 **	74 **	75 **			73 **	77 **
Whistle	Silver	Finishing	84 **	85 **	86 **			85 **	86 **
Whistle	Gold	Finishing	92 **	95 **	95 **			93 **	94 **
Whistle	HOF	Finishing	99 **	99 **	99 **			99 **	99 **
Work Horse	Bronze	Def / Reb												65 ***	72 ***										89 ****
Work Horse	Silver	Def / Reb												72 ***	79 ***										92 ****
Work Horse	Gold	Def / Reb												82 ***	86 ***										95 ****
Work Horse	HOF	Def / Reb												93 ***	94 ***										99 ****

NBA 2K24 Badge Descriptions

Shooting Badges

Badge	Description
Agent 3	Improves the ability to make pull-up or spin shots from three point range
Blinders	Jump shots taken with a defender closing out in their peripheral vision will suffer a lower penalty
Catch and Shoot	For a short time after receiving a pass, the receiver's outside shooting attributes get a significant boost
Claymore	Increases the ability to knock down perimeter shots when spotting up patiently
Comeback Kid	Boosts shooter's mid-range and three-point abilities when trailing in a game
Corner Specialist	Deep range shots taken along the baseline of the court receive a boost, whether it is off the dribble or off a catch
Deadeye	Jump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest
Free Points	In clutch moments, knocking down free throws with the game on the line is improved with Free Points.
Green Machine	Gives an additional shot boost when consecutively achieving excellent releases on jump shots
Guard Up	Increases the ability to make jump shots when defenders fail to properly contest
Limitless Range	Extends the range from which a player can shoot three-pointers effectively from deep
Middy Magician	Boosts the effectiveness of pullups, spin shots, and fadeaways from the mid-range area
Open Looks	As a way to encourage sudden opportunities, Open Looks will enhance a player’s ability to make wide-open jumpers.
Post-Fade Phenom	Similar to Hook Specialist, Post-Fade Phenom will allow a player to make post-fades and hop shots out of the post at a higher clip.
Slippery Off-Ball	When attempting to get open off screens, the player more effectively navigates through traffic
Space Creator	Increases a player's to both hit shots after creating space from the defender, as well as cross up an opponent on step-back moves
Spot Finder	By utilizing the “Get Open” mechanic (R2 or Right Trigger Tap), Spot Finder allows players to receive a speed boost off-the-ball to get to an open space, with a raised chance of knocking down the shot off the ensuing catch.

Playmaking Badges

Badge	Description
Ankle Breaker	When performing stepbacks and other certain moves, the defender stumbles or falls more frequently when biting the wrong way
Bail Out	Passing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, helps passing out of double teams
Blow-By	Quicker ball-handlers receive boosts in body-up interactions with defenders when Blow-By is equipped.
Break Starter	After grabbing a defensive board, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly following the defensive rebound
Dimer	When in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost
Handles For Days	A player takes less of an energy hit when performing consecutive dribble moves, allowing them to chain together combos quicker and for longer periods of time
Hyperdrive	Increases the speed at which a player can perform moving dribble moves as the attack down the court
Killer Combos	Improves a player's ability to chain together efficient dribble moves when sizing up their opponent
Mismatch Expert	Improves the players ability to beat taller defenders off the dribble in one-on-one situations when they're switched onto them
Needle Threader	When passing through a tight window between defenders, a boost is given to the player’s passing ability
Physical Handles	During physical body-up interactions, players with Physical Handles have a higher chance of winning the outcome following a dribble move.
Post Playmaker	When passing our of the post or after an offensive rebound, receivers are given a shot boost
Relay Passer	A hockey assist badge, Relay Passer provides a boost to shooters in a pass-to-assist situation.
Special Delivery	Increases alley-oop throw success and shot chance for receivers after a flashy pass. Additionally, it enables the ability to throw alley-oops off the backboard
Speed Booster	A perimeter-only quick first step badge, Speed Booster will allow for quicker launches when coming from a stand-still dribble situation.
Touch Passer	Players who quickly move the ball upon receiving it will get faster pass animations with Touch Passer.
Triple Strike	Players excel with triple threat launches and jukes at a higher rate with Triple Strike.
Unpluckable	Defenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts

Finishing Badges

Badge	Description
Acrobat	Hop step, euro-step, cradle, reverse, and change shot layup attempts receive a boost. Additionally, the ability to beat defenders with gathers is improved
Aerial Wizard	Increases the ability to finish an alley-oop from a teammate, or putback a finish off an offensive rebound
Backdown Punisher	Allow players to have more success than normal when backing down a defender in the paint while posting up
Big Driver	Increases the chances of a blow-by when attacking off the dribble in either the mid-range or painted area.
Bulldozer	A mix of a scoring and a ball-handling badge, think of this as Bully version 2.0 with elements of the old Clamp Breaker. Bulldozer improves the player’s ability to push through physical body-ups and finish with physicality around the rim.
Bunny	Hop step layups and dunks receive an increased shot chance with Bunny.
Dream Shake	Post move fakes have a higher chance of stunning a defender. Also, shot attempts following post fakes, shimmies, and shot fakes have an increased shot percentage
Dropstepper	Allows for more success when attempting post dropsteps and hop steps, in addition to protecting the ball better, while performing these moves in the post
Fast Twitch	Speeds up the ability to get standing layups or dunks off before the defense has time to contest
Fearless Finisher	Strengthens a player's ability to absorb contact and still finish. Also reduces the amount of energy lost from contact layups
Float Game	A player’s ability to make floaters and runners while attacking the basket is improved with Float Game.
Giant Slayer	Boosts the shot percentage for a layup attempt when mismatched against a taller defender and reduces the possibility of getting blocked
Hook Specialist	No love lost for post-play aficionados. Brought back from the dead, Hook Specialist increases a player’s ability to make hook shots out of the post.
Masher	Improves a player's ability to finish well around the rim, especially over smaller defenders
Post Spin Technician	Attempting to do post spins or drives results in more effective moves, and less of a chance to be stripped
Posterizer	Increases the chances of throwing down a dunk on your defender
Precision Dunker	Those who utilize the skill dunk mechanic will receive an improved chance of flushing their dunk attempt with Precision Dunker.
Pro Touch	Gives an extra shot boost for having slight early, slightly late, or excellent shot timing on layups. Layup timing must be turned on
Rise Up	Increases the likelihood of dunking or posterizing your opponent when standing in the painted area
Scooper	Quick scoop layup shot chances are improved with the new Scooper badge.
Slithery	Increases a player's ability to slide through traffic, protect the ball from being stolen, and avoid contact during gathers and finishes at the rim
Spin Cycle	Drives finished with a spin layup or dunk will receive an increased shot chance ability thanks to Spin Cycle.
Two Step	Cradle and Euro step layups and dunks receive a shot boost with Two Step.
Whistle	Creating contact and getting to the free throw line when attacking the rim or shooting a jump shot is improved with the new Whistle badge.

Defense / Rebounding Badges

Badge	Description
94 Feet	Players with 94 Feet receive fewer body-up stamina hits and improved body-up wins when pressing full court
Anchor	Increases a player's ability to block shots and protect the rim at a high level
Ankle Braces	Lowers the likelihood of getting ankle-broken by opposing dribble moves
Boxout Beast	Helps rebounders win boxout battles on both offense and defensive rebounding situations
Brick Wall	Increases the effectiveness of screens, is tough to backdown in the post, and drains energy from opponents on physical contact
Challenger	Improves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters
Chase Down Artist	Boosts the speed and leaping ability of a player when he is chasing down an offensive player in anticipation of a block attempt
Clamps	Defenders have access to quicker cut off moves and are more successful when bumping or hip riding the ball handler
Fast Feet	It wouldn’t be a fair game if only offensive players received speed boosts. Fast Feet can be looked at as a “quick first step” badge for defenders, allowing defensive specialists to stay in front of shifty ball-handlers.
Glove	Increases the ability to successfully steal from ball-handlers
Interceptor	The frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases
Immovable Enforcer	A direct counter to Bulldozer, Immovable Enforcer allows defenders to win physical matchups when it comes to body-ups and contact layups.
Off-Ball Pest	Makes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as the can grab and hold their matchup and don’t get their ankles broken as often
Pick Dodger	Improves a player’s ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense. At the Hall of Fame level, can blow through screens in the park or blacktop
Pogo Stick	Allows players to quickly go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or even jumpshot
Post Lockdown	Strengthens a player's ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance at stripping the opponent
Rebound Chaser	Improves a player's ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normal
Right Stick Ripper	Those who utilize the right-stick steal mechanic will receive a boost on steal attempts with Right Stick Ripper.
Work Horse	Increases a player's speed and ability to get loose balls over the opponent

Badge Perks

Badge Perks are prizes that provide various benefits to the progression of individual badges. The Badge Perks page consists of “slots” that the user can fill in when unlocked. There are four slots per perk, with each slot representing a different badge tier. A badge can only have one badge perk applied at a time.

Here is the list of Badge Perks:

• Overdrive – Increases badge level progression in games
• Immunity – Slows down badge level regression in games
• Drill Savant – Increases badge level progression in Team Practice Facility
• Scholar – A risk/reward perk that gives a significant increase in badge level progression for PvP games finished with a high Teammate Grade. However, it comes with risk: you will receive no progression for the badge if you do not finish with a high Teammate Grade. This is a rotational season prize.
• Winner’s Circle – A risk/reward perk that gives an added boost in badge level progression for PvP games that result in a win for the user. However, you will receive zero progression for the badge if you lose the game. This is a rotational season prize.
• High-Risk – A risk/reward perk increases your badge level progression for PvP games with badge usage but accelerated regression with lack of usage. This is a rotational season prize.

How to Unlock All Badge Perks in NBA 2K24

Here’s how to unlock all Badge Perks in NBA 2K24.

Overdrive

• • C-Tier Badge: Talk to Josh Giddey at The Point after reaching Silver level with multiple badges.
  • B-Tier Badge: Complete 5 NBA, 10 Pro-Am/REC, or 20 City games with Overdrive equipped to a C-Tier badge. Then, talk to Josh Giddey.
  • A-Tier Badge: Complete 7 NBA, 12 Pro-Am/REC, or 30 City games with Overdrive equipped to a B-Tier badge. Then, talk to Josh Giddey.

<li”>S-Tier Badge: Complete 12 NBA, 20 Pro-Am/REC, or 40 City games with Overdrive equipped to an A-Tier badge. Then, talk to Josh Giddey.

Immunity

• C-Tier Badge: Reach Gold level with a badge for the first time. Then, talk to Cade Cunningham.
• B-Tier Badge: Complete 5 NBA,10 Pro-Am/REC, or 20 City games with Immunity equipped to a C-Tier badge. Then, talk to Cade Cunningham.
• A-Tier Badge: Complete 7 NBA,12 Pro-Am/REC, or 30 City games with Immunity equipped to a B-Tier badge. Then, talk to Cade Cunningham.
• S-Tier Badge: Complete 12 NBA, 20 Pro-Am/REC, or 40 City games with Immunity equipped to a A-Tier badge. Then, talk to Cade Cunningham.

Drill Savant

• C-Tier Badge: Have two badges active at the Gold level or higher. Then, talk to Red Thompson.
• B-Tier Badge: Complete 5 NBA,10 Pro-Am/REC, or 20 City games with Drill Savant equipped to a C-Tier badge. Then, talk to Red Thompson.
• A-Tier Badge: Complete 7 NBA,12 Pro-Am/REC, or 30 City games with Drill Savant equipped to a B-Tier badge. Then, talk to Red Thompson.
• S-Tier Badge: Complete 12 NBA, 20 Pro-Am/REC, or 40 City games with Drill Savant equipped to a A-Tier badge. Then, talk to Red Thompson.

Scholar

• C-Tier Badge: Reach Season Level 9.
• B-Tier Badge: Reach Season Level 18.
• A-Tier Badge: Reach Season Level 29.
• S-Tier Badge: Reach Season Level 38.

Performance Multipliers

Performance Multipliers are prizes that, unlike Badge Perks, provide benefits to all of your equipped badges at once, so long as challenges from the multipliers are met in their respective modes. Each of the three Performance Multipliers has four versions—: NBA, City, The REC, and Pro-Am—for a total of 12 multipliers.

• Grade A Student – In games finished with a high Teammate Grade, badge level progression is accelerated for all equipped badges.
• Winner Takes All – In games finished with a win, badge level progression is accelerated for all equipped badges.
• Up for the Challenge – In games played against tough opponents, badge level progression is accelerated for all equipped badges.

NBA 2K24 Takeover Guide

Takeovers are special abilities that are activated for your MyPLAYER in real-time during games. Basically, like a player getting hot in real basketball. Takeovers were revamped for NBA 2K24 to activate from within the game instead of last year’s method of assigning it to your MyPLAYER during the create a build process.

List of Takeovers

• Finishing: Checkered flag icon (A/X)
• Shooting: Sniper icon (X/Square)
• Playmaking: Basketball with trail icon (Y/Triangle)
• Defensive/Rebounding: Shield icon (LB/L1)
• Physicals: Hand holding a weight icon (RB/R1)

Takeover Perks List & How to Earn Them

Takeover Perk	Description	How to Unlock
Decelerator	Slows down how quickly your opponents achieve Takeover if you are guarding them closely.	Play in both a weekday and weekend Brickley Scrimmage to earn this perk!
Minimizer	Opponent’s activated Takeovers don’t last as long when closely guarded.	Perfect any of the 'Art of Shooting' drills to earn this perk!
Suppressor	Opponents with an active Takeover receive smaller attribute boosts when you are guarding them.	Unlock 3 Takeover Perks and complete Cade Cunningham's Challenge to earn this perk!
Saboteur	When a guarded opponent commits a turnover or bad shot, their Takeover meter gets a larger penalty.	Complete SGA's Streetball Challenge to earn this perk!
Second Chance	When Takeover is full but not yet activated, making a mistake won’t completely reset the meter.	Complete Chris Brickley's Scrimmage Challenge to earn this perk!
Sponge	When a teammate performs an action to increase their Takeover meter, you get a small boost to your own.	Recruit 3 Streetball Bosses or complete Red Thompson's Challenge to earn this perk!
Extender	Extends the length of time that Takeover stays active.	Unlock 5 Takeover Perks and complete Tyrese Haliburton's Challenge to earn this perk!
Juice	Gives an extra boost to your attributes when Takeover is activated.	Complete Donovan Mitchell's Streetball Challenge to earn this perk!
Stay Warm	Takeover meters won’t drain as quickly when performing poorly.	Unlock 4 Takeover Perks and complete Josh GIddey's Challenge to earn this perk!
Accelerator	Takeover meters fill faster when performing well on the court, allowing you to get Takeover quicker.	Unlock all other Takeover Perks to earn this perk!

Note: 3v3 Brickley scrimmages are available during the week (Mon-Thu) while 5v5 Brickley scrimmages run on the weekends (Fri-Sun). Also, the Art of Shooting “session” is available once per week.

How to Unlock Mamba Mentality

Here’s how to unlock the Mamba Mentality in NBA 2k24:

• Complete all 3 of the Brickley and ‘Art of Shooting’ Takeover Challenges

Rewards

• When unlocked, Mamba Mentality will relace your Double Takeover
• When activated, Mamba Mentality will boost ALL categories