NBA 2K24 Badges – All new badges explained, builder, and progression

The NBA 2K24 Badges for both MyCAREER and MyTEAM have caused quite the stir, introducing a slew of new badges and a revamped system for player building. One of the most fascinating aspects of NBA 2K within the community, is that of its various badges available for both of its biggest game modes and understanding how to maximise them with your players.

The NBA 2K24 release date is now here, so make sure you know which NBA 2K24 locker codes are available. Fans have already been introduced to the new Gameplay features (including ProPlay) and the hit new mode Mamba Moments. Many were also itching to find out about MyCAREER and MyTEAM, and the badges reveal was the first taste fans were able to enjoy.

If you’re after all the NBA 2K24 badges details, we cover just what you’re looking for down below.

NBA 2K24 Badges

This year NBA 2K24 has introduced 24 new badges on next generation consoles. And along with a few removals, rounded out its total to 77 across MyCAREER and MyTEAM. With a strong badge system foundation to work from in NBA 2K23, 2K decided to tweak and enhance the flexibility of the new system in order to provide a greater level of balance to the game.

Down below we list all the badges you will be able to find in NBA 2K24 for both MyCAREER and MyTEAM along with the ones that will no longer be in the game.

Scoring Badges

Badge	Badge Effect
Post-Fade Phenom	Allows a player to make post-fades and hop shots out of the post at a higher clip.
Hook Specialist	Increases a player’s ability to make hook shots out of the post.
Precision Dunk	The skill dunk mechanic will receive an improved boost to when flushing dunks.
Free Points	Knocking down free throws with the game on the line in clutch moments is improved.
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.
Open Looks	Enhances a player’s ability to knock down wide-open jumpers.
Float Game	Improved ability to make floaters and runners while attacking the basket.
Spin Cycle	Spin layup or dunk finishes will receive an increased shot chance ability.
Two Step	Cradle and Euro step layups and dunks receive a shot boost.
Bulldozer	Improves ones ability to push through physical body-ups and finish with physicality.
Scooper	Quick scoop layup shot chances are improved.
Whistle	Creating contact and getting to the free throw line is improved.
Bunny	Hop step layups and dunks receive an increased shot chance.

Ball Handling/Passing Badges

Badge	Badge Effect
Physical Handles	During physical body-up interactions, players have a higher chance of winning the outcome following a dribble move.
Speed Booster	Allows for quicker launches when coming from a stand-still dribble on perimeter.
Touch Passer	Players who quickly move the ball upon receiving it will get faster pass animations.
Relay Passer	Provides a boost to shooters in a pass-to-assist situation.
Triple Strike	Players excel with triple threat launches and jukes at a higher rate.
Big Driver	Face-up bigs driving in the mid-range area will receive initial launch boost.
Blow-By	Quicker ball-handlers receive boosts in body-up interactions with defenders.

Defense Badges

Badge	Badge Effect
Immovable Enforcer	Allows defenders to win physical matchups when it comes to body-ups and contact layups.
Right Stick Ripper	Utilising the right-stick steal mechanic will receive a boost on steal attempts.
Fast Feet	Allows defensive specialists to stay in front of shifty, quick ball-handlers.
94 Feet	Receive fewer body-up stamina hits and improved body-up wins when pressing.

Badge Removals

Badge	Badge Effect
Quick First Step	Players have access to quicker and more effective triple-threat / size up launches.
Limitless Takeoff	A player will start their dunk attempt from further out when attacking the rim.
Mismatch Expert	Improves ability to beat taller defenders off the dribble in one-on-one situations.
Volume Shooter	Upon taking multiple shots, a boost is given to your shot attributes for every ensuing shot, make or a miss.
Clutch Shooter	Shots that occur in the final moments of the 4th quarter or overtime receive a boost.
Clamp Breaker	Improves the ability to fend off contact, protect the ball, and drive by opponents.
Floor General	Teammates receive an offensive attribute boost when player is in the game.
Menace	Opponents attributes drop while staying in front of them on defense.
Amped	Reduces the penalty that fatigue has on a player and their ability to hit shots.
Bully	Improves a player’s ability to initiate contact and get to the rim on layups attempts.

NBA 2K24 MyCAREER Builder

Anyone who plays MyCAREER knows how much fun it is to customise and create their MyPLAYER builds. And in NBA 2K24, fans will have two different ways to start their MyPLAYER building process. This year, fans have the option to choose to create their own MyPLAYER from scratch or start with an NBA player template, which is new in NBA 2K24.

Should you opt for the template option, you will find that a variety of player types are among the handful of NBA players. This new feature allows you to not only pick your template but also customise it to your liking, however much that might be.

If you do choose to customise or build your MyPLAYER from scratch, it’s important to keep in mind that Takeovers are no longer a part of the builder process and height will once again determine your tier assignments. This year badges are split into four tiers: S, A, B, and C, with S-Tier badges consisting of the best. To top it off, attribute caps for various size combinations did see a significant overhaul, and max heights as well as weights did receive adjustments for each position.

NBA 2K24 Badge Level Progression

As soon as you complete your MyPLAYER build, you can dive head-on into your badge level progression, which this year has a new twist. Unlike NBA 2K23 that was reliant on badge points and attribute categories, fans will determine their badge levels in NBA 2K24 through usage, meaning how often they’re firing off in a game.

As you play more games, your usage and skills with each badge will be evaluated, and your badges will start to trend towards the level that matches your play. In addition, your badge levels will never fall below a bronze, and should they dip, regaining their previous standing won’t take as long. Though this is a good thing, fans should keep in mind that each badge tier you level up is progressively harder to gain and quicker to lose. So in short, your badge standing will truly reflect the player you are on the court.

That said, fans are still able to improve their badge levels to where they want them to be by not only playing games, but also logging in reps at the Team Practice Facility, the Gatorade Training Facility, and at Chris Brickley’s Gym. And the best part the progression this year, is that you can unlock a variety of special prizes and features to accelerate your badge-level progression, which include Badge Perks and Performance Multipliers.

To clarify, Badge Perks are prizes that provide benefits to the progression of individual badges, which consists of ‘slots’ that each player can fill when unlocked. Whereas Performance Multipliers are prizes that grant benefits to all of your equipped badges at once, so long as challenges from the multipliers are met in their respective modes.

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