NBA 2K22 is back for another year, and to no one’s surprise, so is MyPlayer and MyCareer. Users can build their own custom player from head to toe, ranging from height, weight, skillset, and even the look of the avatar via a face scan. Badges are also back, and this year will feature a lot returning ones, plus some new badges for 2K22. So, what badges will be in NBA 2K22. Let’s take a look, starting with the finishing badges.

Finishing

  • Acrobat – Boosts the ability to make layups that have a high degree of difficultyBackdown Punisher – Increases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponentDream Shake – Raises the chances that a defender bites when doing fakes in the postDropstepper – Improves a player’s ability to effectively use dropsteps in the pastFast Twitch – Speeds up ability to get standing layups or dunks off before the defense has time to contestFearless Finisher – Boosts contact layups and decreases fatigueGiant Slayer – Heightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defendersGrace Under Pressure – Gives a boost to standing shots that happen close to the basketHook Specialist – Boosts hook shot abilityLimitless Takeover – When attacking the basket, players will start their dunk or layup gather from farther out than othersLob City Finisher – Improves the chances of completing a successful alley-oop dunk/layupMouse in the House – Higher chance of successfully finishing when attacking a smaller defenderPost Spin Technician – Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectivelyPosterizer – Improves the likelihood of posterizing your opponentPro Touch – Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing or aimingPutback Boss – Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive reboundRise Up – Increases the likelihood of dunking the ball when standing in the painted areaSlithery Finisher – Improves a player’s ability to avoid contract when attacking the rimTear Dropper – Improves a player’s ability to avoid contact when attacking the rimUnstrippable – Chances of being stripped when attacking the basket are reduced

Shooting

  • Blinders – Less affected by peripheral defenders when shooting jumpersCatch & Shoot – Boosts the chance of hitting a three pointer immediately after a catchChef – Gives a boost to the range that a player can effectively shoot off-the-dribble three point attemptsCircus Threes – Improved ability to hit pull-up and stepback 3’sClutch Shooter – Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch momentsCorner Specialist – Gives a boost to shots taken in the cornerDeadeye – Jump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contestDifficult Shots – Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble from mid-rangeFade Ace – Improves ability to shoot post fadesGreen Machine – Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releasesHot Zone Hunter – Boosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player’s favorite spotsLimitless Spot-Up – Gives a boost to the range that a player can effectively shoot standing three point shotsLucky #7 – Gives a boost to mid-range or three point attempts within the first seven seconds of a preseasonMismatch Expert – Will have more success shooting over a taller defender after forcing a switchRhythm Shooter – Boosts shot %’s out of size-ups as well as 1-step pull-upsSet Shooter – Shooting ability gets better the longer you set and wait before pullingSlippery Off-Ball – Strengthens the player’s ability to get open off the ballSniper – Boosts the ability to hit shots when using Pro Stick aimingStop & Pop – Boosts shot rating on stand-still three pointers after dribblingVolume Shooter – Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game

Playmaking

  • Ankle Breaker – Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble movesBail Out – Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-airBreak Starter – Improves a player’s ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a reboundBullet Passer – Improves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ballDimer – Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a passDownhill – Gives a bonus to a player’s Speed with Ball attribute in fastbreak situationFloor General – Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the gameGlue Hands – Reduces chances of errant pass and improves ability to both catch tough passes and quickly make the next moveHandles for Days – Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble movesHyperdrive – Increases the speed at which a player can perform moving dribble moves as they attack down the courtNeedle Threader – Increases the likelihood that though passes can get by the defensePost Playmaker – Receivers given a shot boost when passing out of the postQuick Chain – Put together a series of moves while sizing up the opponentQuick First Step – Ball handles have access to quicker and more effective launches when driving out of triple threat or after size upSpace Creator – Improves a player’s ability to create space from a defenderSpecial Delivery – Boosts takeover progress for the passer and receiver off a flashy pass assistStop & Go – Improves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ballTriple Threat Juke – Speeds up triple threat moves when trying to blow by the defenderUnpluckable – Reduces the chances of getting stripped by the defender

Defense/Rebounding

  • Ankle Braces – Reduces the chances of getting crossed overBall Stripper – Helps increase chance of a steal when attempting to strip a layup or dunk near basketBox – Strengthens ability to effectively box out opponents in anticipation of a reboundBrick Wall – Increases effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contactChase Down Artist – Boosts speed and leaping ability of player when chasing down offensive player in anticipation of block attemptClamps – Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeterClutch Defender – Boosts your defensive ratings in clutch momentsDefensive Leader – Boosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the gameHustler – Improves ability to beat opponent to loose ballsInterceptor – Increases chances of getting steals in passing lanesIntimidator – Offensive players have less success shooting when contested by players with badgeMenace –While guarding and staying in front of opponent, their attributes will drop if good defense is being playedOff-Ball Pest – Improves a player’s ability to bump and harass the offense off the ballPick Dodger – Improves a player’s ability to navigate through screens effectively on defensePick Pocket – Improves a player’s ability to steal the ball from a ball handlerPogo Stick – Allows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landingPost Lockdown – Improves the defender’s ability to defend post moves and backdownsRebound Chaser – Improves ability to track down rebounds from farther distances than normalRim Protector – Reduces chances of getting dunked on and unlocks special block animationsTireless Defender – Reduces energy lost when exerting effort on defenseWorm – Rebounders have more success swimming around and getting into successful rebound position