Badges are an essential part of the game and an important factor that can provide players with buffs (Get game wins, win more 2K MT, and so on) and turn the game around. There are four badges in NBA 2K23: Finishing Badges, Shooting Badges, Playmaking Badges, and Defensive Badges. Consider each badge's sheer variety and complexity in MyTeam/MyCareer modes. We have compiled the Tier List and Ranking of each type of badge in NBA 2K23. You can use the following list, notes, and videos to fully understand and master how to choose and use different badges in the game.

 

• Finishing Badges
• Shooting Badge
• Playmaking Badge
• Defensive Badges

 

 

Finishing Badge: Tier List & Ranking

 

• S: Fast Twitch, Rise Up
• A: Fearless Finisher, Slithery, Backdown Puisher
• B: Aerial Wizard, Dropstepper, Masher, Post Spin Technician, Pro Touch
• C: Acrobat, Bully, Dream Shake, Giant Slayer, Limitless Takeoff, Posterizer

 

 

 

Shooting Badge: Tier List & Ranking

 

• S: Limitless Range, Agent 3
• A: Volume Shooter, Space Creator, Green Machine, Comeback Kid
• B: Amped, Middy Magician, Deadeye, Blinders, Clutch Shooter, Claymore, Catch and Shoot,
• C: Guard Up, Corner Specialist, Slippery Off Ball

 

 

 

Playmaking Badge: Tier List & Ranking

 

• S: Clamp Breaker, Quick First Step, Unpluckable
• A: Bail Out, Handles For Days, Hyperdrive,
• B: Dimer, Killer Combos, Mismatch Expert, Needle Threader, Special Delivery, Vice Grip
• C: Ankle Breaker, Break Starter, Floor General, Post Playmaker

 

 

 

Defensive Badge: Tier List & Ranking

 

• S: Anchor, Chasedown Artist, Rebound Chaser
• A: Boxout Beast, Brick Wall, Interceptor, Pogo Stick, Workhorse
• B: Challenger, Glove, Post Lockdown
• C: Ankle Braces, Clamps, Menace, Offball Pest, Pick Dodger