In NBA 2K23, badges help players improve their performance by raising their player statistics. The best NBA 2K23 players look for the best badges to utilize in the game to gain the slightest advantage over their rivals during tight games. This article describes each category’s best badges to use in NBA 2K23.
Best Finishing Badges
The following are some of the best finishing badges in NBA 2K23.
Posterizer
You are more likely to hit a dunk over your defender when using a posterizer.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 72 Driving Dunk
- Silver Badge: 85 Driving Dunk
- Gold Badge: 93 Driving Dunk
- Hall of Fame Badge: 99 Driving Dunk
Slithery
Slithery badges make it easier to slide through traffic, avoid contact during rim finishes, and keep the ball from getting stolen.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 69 Driving Layup or 70 Driving Dunk
- Silver Badge: 79 Driving Layup or 84 Driving Dunk
- Gold Badge: 89 Driving Layup or 92 Driving Dunk
- Hall of Fame Badge: 99 Driving Layup or 98 Driving Dunk
The NBA 2K23 defense is very strong, as already mentioned. You can get into the paint and make lots of layups with the Slithery Badge. If you prefer to shoot from the inside, this badge is great.
Fearless Finisher
The Fearless Finisher makes it easier for players to take contact and score. It also reduces the energy required to make a contact layup.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 65 Close Shot or 67 Driving Layup
- Silver Badge: 75 Close Shot or 77 Driving Layup
- Gold Badges: 84 Close Shot or 87 Driving Layup
- Hall of Fame Badge: 93 Close Shot or 97 Driving Layup
You can earn the Fearless Finisher badge if you enjoy executing plays that let your team reach the paint for layups.
Bully
Bully badges improve players’ ability to draw contact and head to the rim for layups.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 74 Strength
- Silver Badge: 82 Strength
- Gold Badge: 89 Strength
- Hall of Fame Badge: 95 Strength
With the Bully badge, your Center or Power Forward will bully your opponents under the paint.
Best Shooting Badges
The following are some of the best shooting badges in NBA 2K23.
Amped
The Amped badge reduces the negative effects of weariness on shooting.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 59 Mid-Range Shot or 70 Three-Point Shot
- Silver Badge: 70 Mid-Range Shot or 75 Three-Point Shot
- Gold Badge: 78 Mid-Range Shot or 82 Three-Point Shot
- Hall of Fame Badge: 85 Mid-Range Shot or 90 Three-Point Shot
Amped keeps high shooting accuracy throughout exhaustion by sprinting around the court and making shots whenever you can.
Agent 3
Earning the Agent 3 Badge increases your chances of making a spin or pull-up three-pointer.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 68 Three-Point Shot
- Silver Badge: 83 Three-Point Shot
- Gold Badge: 89 Three-Point Shot
- Hall of Fame Badge: 96 Three-Point Shot
The Agent 3 badge will let you shoot more three-pointers if you love spins and step-backs when the space opens up.
Best Playmaking Badges
The following are some of the best playmaking badges in NBA 2K23.
Dimer
You can use the Dimer Badge on half-court passes to open shooters. Shooters get a small boost to their shot percentage if they succeed.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: None
- Silver Badge: 69 Pass Accuracy
- Gold Badge: 80 Pass Accuracy
- Hall of Fame Badge: 85 Pass Accuracy
The Dimer Badge raises the receivers’ shooting ratings when you throw long, accurate passes.
Ankle Breaker
With the Ankle Breaker Badge, you can step back or perform other moves that make your opponent trip or fall more often.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: None
- Silver Badge: 65 Ball Handle
- Gold Badge: 71 Ball Handle
- Hall of Fame Badge: 81 Ball Handle
Basketball is about tricking defenses into falling over as they try to guard you. You can humiliate your opponent and shoot from wide open with the Ankle Breaker Badge.
Best Defence Badges
The following are some of the best defense badges in NBA 2K23.
Anchor
With the Anchor Badge, your player has a better chance of protecting the rim and blocking shots.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: None
- Silver Badge: 87 Block
- Gold Badge: 93 Block
- Hall of Fame Badge: 99 Block
Large Centers that want to control the area below their baskets will love the Ancher Badge.
Challenger
You’ll be more efficient with well-timed perimeter shooters with Challenger Badges.
Levels of Badges:
- Bronze Badge: 69 Perimeter Defence
- Silver Badge: 79 Perimeter Defence
- Gold Badge: 86 Perimeter Defence
- Hall of Fame Badge: 95 Perimeter Defence
If you frequently defend shots from the perimeter, the Challenger Badge will come in handy.
The Takeaway
As you progress through MyCAREER, you can test out different badges to determine which one suits your style. You will need a sufficient number of Badge Points to advance in the game.
Get free VC to upgrade your MyPlayer’s attributes in MyCareer or buy animations in Animations Store if you want.
