NBA 2K22 Next Gen Badge Attribute Requirements: Finishing, Shooting, Playmaking and Defense/Rebounding

Before pouring in that valuable VC into your Next Gen NBA 2K22 MyPlayer build, here are some of the most important Badge requirements to take note of.
Before pouring in that valuable VC into your Next Gen NBA 2K22 MyPlayer build, here are some of the most important Badge requirements to take note of. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, 2K

Before pouring in that valuable VC into your Next Gen NBA 2K22 MyPlayer build, it is extremely important to ensure that you're comfortable with each and every attribute cap you place.

As seen in previous titles in the virtual basketball franchise, maxing out a build takes hundreds of thousands of VC, as well as many hours in game to complete. For those who want to make sure they're not missing out on any important hidden attribute thresholds before finalizing their MyPlayer build, here are several of the important Badge requirements in NBA 2K22 MyCareer on Next Gen.

NBA 2K22 Next Gen Badge Attribute Requirements: Finishing, Shooting, Playmaking and Defense/Rebounding

The longer NBA 2K22 is out, the more the community will inevitably figure out just exactly which Finishing, Shooting, Playmaking and Defense/Rebounding Badges are the best to prioritize, as well as what levels are the most ideal to invest your points in to get the best value.

In the meantime, it's best to make sure your build meets all the attribute requirements for a lot of the more essential Badges you personally would ever want on your MyPlayer.

Finishing

  • Limitless Takeoff: 60 Driving Dunk (Bronze), 74 D.D. (Silver), 83 D.D. (Gold), 92 D.D. (Hall of Fame)
  • Posterizer: 70 Driving Dunk/Standing Dunk (Bronze), 80 D.D./S.D. (Silver), 90 D.D./S.D. (Gold), 99 D.D./S.D. (Hall of Fame)
  • Slithery Finisher: 61 Driving Layup/Driving Dunk (Bronze), 74 D.L. or 73 D.D. (Silver), 84 D.L. or 82 D.D. (Gold), 93 D.L. or 91 D.D. (Hall of Fame)

Shooting

  • Blinders: 67 Mid-Range Shot/Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 78 Mid/Three (Silver), 88 Mid/Three (Gold), 99 Mid/Three (Hall of Fame)
  • Catch and Shoot: 66 Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 77 Three (Silver), 84 Three (Gold), 92 Three (Hall of Fame)
  • Corner Specialist: 55 Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 68 Three (Silver), 78 Three (Gold), 87 Three (Hall of Fame)
  • Deadeye: 68 Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 76 Three (Silver), 87 Three (Gold), 98 Three (Hall of Fame)
  • Hot Zone Hunter: 57 Mid-Range Shot/Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 71 Mid/Three (Silver), 83 Mid/Three (Gold), 97 Mid/Three (Hall of Fame)
  • Sniper: 53 Mid-Range Shot or 52 Three-Point Shot (Bronze), 64 Mid or 63 Three (Silver), 72 Mid or 71 Three (Gold), 80 Mid/Three (Hall of Fame)

Playmaking

  • Bail Out: 65 Pass Accuracy (Bronze), 75 P.A. (Silver), 86 P.A. (Gold), 95 P.A. (Hall of Fame)
  • Bullet Passer: 51 Pass Accuracy (Bronze), 70 P.A. (Silver), 85 P.A. (Gold), 97 P.A. (Hall of Fame)
  • Handles for Days: 60 Ball Handle (Bronze), 73 B.H. (Silver), 83 B.H. (Gold), 91 B.H. (Hall of Fame)
  • Quick First Step: 50 Speed With Ball (Bronze), 65 S.W.B. (Silver), 80 S.W.B. (Gold), 92 S.W.B. (Hall of Fame)
  • Unpluckable: 50 Ball Handle (Bronze), 65 B.H. (Silver), 87 B.H. (Gold), 99 B.H. (Hall of Fame)

Defense/Rebounding

  • Brick Wall: 56 Interior Defense (Bronze), 76 I.D. (Silver), 88 I.D. (Gold), 95 I.D. (Hall of Fame)
  • Clamps: 63 Perimeter Defense (Bronze), 76 P.D. (Silver), 85 P.D. (Gold), 94 P.D. (Hall of Fame)
  • Intimidator: 54 Block (Bronze), 65 B. (Silver), 81 B. (Gold), 95 B. (Hall of Fame)
  • Menace: 64 Perimeter Defense (Bronze), 77 P.D. (Silver), 86 P.D. (Gold), 95 P.D. (Hall of Fame)
  • Pick Pocket: 56 Steal (Bronze), 72 S. (Silver), 86 S. (Gold), 96 S. (Hall of Fame)