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NBA 2K24 How to earn badges

Updated: Oct 12, 2023 2:05 pm
Zachary Roberts
Zachary Roberts
NBA 2K24 How to earn badges

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NBA 2K24 has brought back the classic badge system. This allows players to get even better at the game by having boosted skills once they receive these badges. The more badges a player has, the better they are. In MyCAREER, the MyPLAYER will naturally want to start collecting badges right away. Here’s how to earn them.

If you’re interested in reading more about NBA 2K24, check out how to pull off an alley-oop, how to change the camera angle, and how to request a trade.

How can I earn badges in NBA 2K24?

Earning badges is simple: all you need to do is get a certain attribute to a certain overall level and you will earn a badge. For example, once you get your three-point shooting rating to 76, you’ll get the bronze Agent 3 badge.

NBA 2K24 badge requirements

Below are the scoring badges and the required attributes you need to get for them. There are several shooting badges here. Shooters and three-level scorers will have a lot of these boosts.

BadgeAttributeBronze OVRSilver OVRGold OVRHoF OVRMinimum HeightMaximum Height
Agent 3Three-Point768694985’76’11
BlindersThree-Point707990975’77’3
BlindersMid-Range708389975’77’3
Catch and ShootThree-Point637485955’77’3
Catch and ShootMid-Range607082935’77’3
ClaymoreThree-Point607082925’77’3
Comeback KidThree-Point566879895’77’3
Comeback KidMid-Range536475865’77’3
Corner SpecialistThree-Point657685945’77’3
DeadeyeThree-Point758492995’77’3
DeadeyeMid-Range758490985’77’3
Free PointsFree Throw718090995’77’3
Green MachineThree-Point647889955’77’3
Green MachineMid-Range617688955’77’3
Guard UpThree-Point607487945’77’3
Guard UpMid-Range597182915’77’3
Limitless RangeThree-Point859296995’77’3
Middy MagicianMid-Range597284925’77’3
Open LooksThree-Point587588935’77’3
Open LooksMid-Range547286905’77’3
Post Fade PhenomPost Control596575855’77’3
Post Fade PhenomClose Shot657786935’77’3
Post Fade PhenomMid-Range617179865’77’3
Slippery Off BallAcceleration577184925’76’9
Space CreatorThree-Point657887945’76’11
Space CreatorMid-Range647688965’76’11
Spot FinderAcceleration456880935’77’3
Spot FinderClose Shot557080915’77’3
Spot FinderThree-Point607586935’77’3
Spot FinderMid-Range556979905’77’3

Below are the playmaking badges and their required attribute levels.

BadgeAttributeBronze OVRSilver OVRGold OVRHoF OVRMinimum HeightMaximum Height
Ankle BreakerBall Handle627585935’76’9
Bail OutPass Accuracy879195995’76’10
Blow-ByBall Handle678492975’76’11
Blow-BySpeed With Ball627583895’76’11
Blow-ByAcceleration617383905’76’11
Break StarterPass Accuracy687586925’77’3
DimerPass Accuracy567389965’77’3
Handles For DaysBall Handle698091955’77’0
Handles For DaysStamina909396995’77’0
HyperdriveSpeed With Ball697583915’76’10
HyperdriveSpeed728082905’76’10
Killer CombosBall Handle758793985’76’10
Needle ThreaderPass Accuracy778491985’77’3
Physical HandlesBall Handle606673805’76’10
Physical HandlesStrength606373835’76’10
Post PlaymakerPass Accuracy577483906’67’3
Post PlaymakerPost Control556779886’67’3
Post PlaymakerOffensive Rebound586978886’67’3
Relay PasserPass Accuracy607689955’77’3
Special DeliveryPass Accuracy697583915’77’3
Speed BoosterBall Handle768192955’76’9
Speed BoosterSpeed with Ball727583915’76’9
Speed BoosterSpeed758186925’76’9
Speed BoosterAcceleration798387935’76’9
Touch PasserPass Accuracy748290955’77’3
Triple StrikeBall Handle576880905’76’11
Triple StrikeSpeed with Ball416677895’76’11
Triple StrikeAcceleration426575855’76’11
UnpluckableBall Handle708092985’77’3
UnpluckablePost Control70809205’77’3

These are the finishing badges.

BadgeAttributeBronze OVRSilver OVRGold OVRHoF OVRMinimum HeightMaximum Height
AcrobatDriving Layup647684905’76’11
Aerial WizardVertical586772845’77’3
Aerial WizardDriving Layup576978875’77’3
Aerial WizardDriving Dunk647584955’77’3
Aerial WizardStanding Dunk607284925’77’3
Backdown PunisherPost Control576779896’47’3
Backdown PunisherStrength707986956’47’3
Big DriverBall Handle556265696’107’3
Big DriverSpeed with Ball404855656’107’3
Big DriverAcceleration404855606’107’3
BulldozerStrength748492966’57’3
BunnyDriving Layup627284945’77’3
BunnyDriving Dunk687786935’77’3
Dream ShakePost Control637081905’77’3
Dream ShakeClose Shot576475885’77’3
Dream ShakeMid-Range596777845’77’3
DropstepperPost Control647584955’77’3
Fast TwitchClose Shot718190985’77’3
Fast TwitchStanding Dunk738392995’77’3
Fearless FinisherStrength556065675’77’3
Fearless FinisherClose Shot687786955’77’3
Fearless FinisherDriving Layup708087965’77’3
Float GameDriving Layup606877885’77’3
Giant SlayerClose Shot556275885’77’0
Giant SlayerDriving Layup596574855’77’0
Hook SpecialistClose Shot607183925’77’3
Hook SpecialistPost Control506274865’77’3
MasherClose Shot687784945’77’3
Post Spin TechnicianPost Control607281905’77’3
PosterizerDriving Dunk738693995’77’3
PosterizerVertical707580855’77’3
Precision DunkerDriving Dunk718390975’77’3
Precision DunkerStanding Dunk718190965’77’3
Pro TouchClose Shot516070805’77’3
Pro TouchDriving Layup516070805’77’3
Rise UpStanding Dunk728190986’47’3
Rise UpVertical606367706’47’3
ScooperDriving Layup616877845’77’3
SlitheryDriving Layup688091975’77’3
SlitheryDriving Dunk708293945’77’3
Spin CycleDriving Layup556470825’77’3
Spin CycleDriving Dunk566975855’77’3
Two StepDriving Layup606874835’77’3
Two StepDriving Dunk637078865’77’3
WhistleClose Short738492995’77’3
WhistleDriving Layup748595995’77’3
WhistleDriving Dunk758695995’77’3
WhistleThree-Point778694995’77’3
WhistleMid-Range738593995’77’3

Finally, here are the defensive badges you can earn.

BadgeAttributeBronze OVRSilver OVRGold OVRHoF OVRMinimum HeightMaximum Height
94 FeetPerimeter Defense768188935’76’8
94 FeetStamina879095995’76’8
AnchorInterior Defense617277856’77’3
AnchorBlock778792996’77’3
Ankle BracesPerimeter Defense647889945’76’11
Boxout BeastStrength707284906’37’3
Boxout BeastOffensive Rebound597785936’37’3
Boxout BeastDefensive Rebound607785936’37’3
Brick WallStrength728390996’67’3
ChallengerPerimeter Defense718287945’77’3
Chase Down ArtistBlock687887946’37’3
Chase Down ArtistSpeed506066716’37’3
Chase Down ArtistVertical607480836’37’3
ClampsPerimeter Defense758593995’76’9
ClampsStrength455055605’76’9
Fast FeetPerimeter Defense728392975’76’9
Fast FeetAcceleration707377825’76’9
GloveSteal728591995’77’0
InterceptorSteal608189955’77’3
Immovable EnforcerStrength718290956’57’3
Off-Ball PestPerimeter Defense586880905’77’3
Pick DodgerPerimeter Defense748491985’76’10
Pogo StickVertical606875836’47’3
Pogo StickBlock798593976’47’3
Pogo StickOffensive Rebound788191976’47’3
Pogo StickDefensive Rebound788191976’47’3
Post LockdownInterior Defense748288966’67’3
Post LockdownStrength707884896’67’3
Rebound ChaserOffensive Rebound608392995’77’3
Rebound ChaserDefensive Rebound608392995’77’3
Right Stick RipperSteal708490965’77’0
Work HorseStamina899295995’77’3
Work HorseInterior Defense657282935’77’3
Work HorsePerimeter Defense727986945’77’3

Get on the court and play with teammates so you can improve your player’s ability and become the greatest NBA player of all time. Be sure to check out the full list of locker codes for 2K24.

Zachary Roberts

Zachary Roberts

Zach is a professional writer with experience in a variety of areas. He has covered sports, video games, movies, television, music and more! At WePC, he's focusing on sports video games.

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