Hey All-stars!
With the launch of NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, this also includes some new badges to grind with your MyPLAYERs. Some community favorites do remain, and some badges are also removed exclusively on next-gen! Below is a list of these new, returning, and removed badges:
New Badges and Their Uses:
Fearless Finisher – Boosts contact layups and decreases fatigue
Heat Seeker – Boosts takeover progress on inside shots
Highlight Film – Boosts teammate takeover progress on flashy dunks
Hook Specialist – Boosts hook shot ability
Revived Posterizer – Contact dunks!
Rise Up – Boosts ability to do standing dunks in traffic
Anti-Freeze – Harder to get cold and lose takeover meter progress
Blinders – Less affected by peripheral defenders when shooting jumpers
Circus Threes – Improved ability to hit pull-up and stepback 3’s
Fade Ace – Boosts all post fadeaways
Hot Shot – Increases takeover meter faster when knocking down jumpers
Deep Threes – Dame and Curry range 3 balls
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
Sniper – Boosts the ability to hit shots when using Pro Stick aiming
Stop & Pop Three – for the JJ Redicks who want to pull-up for threes in transition
Bullet Passer – Gives you the ability to throw laser dots like LeBron
Relay Passer – Boosts the shooter on pass to assist situations
Special Delivery – Boosts takeover progress for the passer and receiver off a flashy pass assist
Ankle Braces – Makes it tougher for ball handlers to break your ankles
Clutch Defender – Boosts your defensive ratings in clutch moments
Hot Stopper – Boosts takeover meter for good defensive plays like steals, blocks, and good contests
Badges removed on next-gen:
Consistent Finisher, Contact Finisher, Cross-Key Scorer, Fancy Footwork, Fastbreak Finisher, Deep Hooks, Pick & Roller, Relentless Finisher, Showtime, Deep Fades, Flexible Release, Hot Start, Pick & Popper, Pump Fake Maestro, Range Extender, Quick Draw, Steady Shooter, Pass Fake Maestro, Flashy Passer, Lob City Passer, Lightning Reflexes, Moving Truck.