All Badges in NBA 2K22 – Full list

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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
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
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 Finisher – Improves a player’s ability to avoid contract when attacking the rim

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

Blinders – Less affected by peripheral defenders when shooting jumpers
Catch & Shoot – Boosts the chance of hitting a three pointer immediately after a catch
Chef – Gives a boost to the range that a player can effectively shoot off-the-dribble three point attempts
Circus Threes – Improved ability to hit pull-up and stepback 3’s
Clutch Shooter – Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
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

Hot Zone Hunter – Boosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player’s favorite spots
Limitless Spot-Up – Gives a boost to the range that a player can effectively shoot standing three point shots
Lucky #7 – Gives a boost to mid-range or three point attempts within the first seven seconds of a preseason
Mismatch Expert – Will have more success shooting over a taller defender after forcing a switch
Rhythm Shooter – Boosts shot %’s out of size-ups as well as 1-step pull-ups
Set Shooter – Shooting ability gets better the longer you set and wait before pulling
Slippery Off-Ball – Strengthens the player’s ability to get open off the ball
Sniper – Boosts the ability to hit shots when using Pro Stick aiming
Stop & Pop – Boosts shot rating on stand-still three pointers after dribbling
Volume Shooter – Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game

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
Bullet Passer – Improves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
Dimer – Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Downhill – Gives a bonus to a player’s Speed with Ball attribute in fastbreak situation
Floor General – Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Glue Hands – Reduces chances of errant pass and improves ability to both catch tough passes and quickly make the next move
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
Needle Threader – Increases the likelihood that though passes can get by the defense
Post Playmaker – Receivers 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
Stop & Go – Improves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
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

Ankle Braces – Reduces the chances of getting crossed over
Ball Stripper – Helps increase 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
Brick Wall – Increases effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact
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

Defensive Leader – Boosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the game
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
Worm – Rebounders have more success swimming around and getting into successful rebound position