All NBA 2K26 Badge Requirements for MyPlayer

Badges are the backbone of any MyPlayer build in NBA 2K26. They determine how your player performs on the court—whether it’s finishing powerful dunks, splashing shots from deep, breaking ankles, or locking down defenders. But to equip and upgrade these badges, you must meet specific attribute thresholds and sometimes height restrictions.

This guide covers every badge in NBA 2K26, their requirements from Bronze through Legend tiers, and everything you need to know before locking in your build.

Why NBA 2K26 Badge Requirements Matter for Your Build

Each badge level—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Hall of Fame, and Legend—requires progressively higher stats. Some badges are also restricted by height, meaning you can’t unlock them on every build.

See also: NBA 2K26 Best Teams for Centers: Where to Start Your MyCareer

If you don’t plan ahead, you could miss out on the most powerful upgrades in MyCareer and online play. Designing your player around the badges you want ensures you stay competitive throughout the season.

NBA 2K26 Badge Categories

All badges fall into four major categories:

1. Finishing – Boosts your ability to score inside with layups, dunks, and post moves.
2. Shooting – Enhances scoring from mid-range and three-point range.
3. Playmaking – Improves dribbling, passing, and creating plays.
4. Defense / Rebounding / Physical – Strengthens defense, rebounding, and physical dominance.

Finishing Badges – Full Requirements

These badges help you attack the basket with authority and finish in traffic.

Badge	Height	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Hall of Fame	Legend
Posterizer	N/A	73 DD + 65 Vertical	87 DD + 75 Vertical	93 DD + 80 Vertical	96 DD + 85 Vertical	99 DD + 90 Vertical
Physical Finisher	N/A	60 Strength + 70 DL	67 Strength + 80 DL	75 Strength + 90 DL	83 Strength + 96 DL	97 Strength + DL
Aerial Wizard	N/A	64 DD / 60 SD	70 DD / 75 SD	80 DD / 84 SD	89 DD / 92 SD	97 DD / 98 SD
Hook Specialist	N/A	60 Close Shot + 61 PC	75 Close Shot + 65 PC	87 Close Shot + 80 PC	94 Close Shot + 90 PC	99 Close Shot + 97 PC
Post Powerhouse	Min 6’4″	64 PC + 70 Strength	75 PC + 79 Strength	85 PC + 86 Strength	93 PC + 95 Strength	98 PC + 96 Strength
Layup Mixmaster	Max 7′	75 Driving Layup	85 Driving Layup	93 Driving Layup	97 Driving Layup	99 Driving Layup
Post-Up Poet	N/A	67 Post Control	77 Post Control	87 Post Control	95 Post Control	99 Post Control
Rise Up	Min 6’6″	72 SD + 60 Vertical	81 SD + 62 Vertical	90 SD + 66 Vertical	95 SD + 69 Vertical	99 SD + 71 Vertical
Paint Prodigy	N/A	73 Close Shot	84 Close Shot	92 Close Shot	96 Close Shot	99 Close Shot
Float Game	N/A	68 Close Shot / 65 DL	78 Close Shot / 78 DL	86 Close Shot / 88 DL	92 Close Shot / 95 DL	99 Close Shot / 98 DL
Post Fade Phenom	N/A	60 PC + 61 Midrange	70 PC + 71 Midrange	79 PC + 80 Midrange	84 PC + 90 Midrange	90 PC + 96 Midrange

Shooting Badges – Full Requirements

Perfect for sharpshooters who thrive on jump shots and three-pointers.

Badge	Height	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Hall of Fame	Legend
Deadeye	N/A	73 Midrange / 3PT	85 Midrange / 3PT	92 Midrange / 3PT	95 Midrange / 99 3PT	99 Midrange / 99 3PT
Limitless Range	N/A	83 3PT	89 3PT	93 3PT	96 3PT	99 3PT
Mini Marksman	Max 6’4″	71 Midrange / 3PT	82 Midrange / 3PT	94 Midrange / 3PT	97 Midrange / 99 3PT	99 Midrange / 99 3PT
Set Shot Specialist	N/A	65 Midrange / 3PT	78 Midrange / 3PT	89 Midrange / 3PT	93 Midrange / 95 3PT	98 Midrange / 98 3PT
Shifty Shooter	Max 7′	76 Midrange / 3PT	87 Midrange / 3PT	91 Midrange / 3PT	96 Midrange / 99 3PT	99 Midrange / 99 3PT

Playmaking Badges – Full Requirements

If you want to be a floor general or break ankles, these are key.

Badge	Height	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Hall of Fame	Legend
Ankle Assassin	Max 6’11″	75 Ball Handle	86 Ball Handle	93 Ball Handle	95 Ball Handle	98 Ball Handle
Bail Out	N/A	85 Pass Accuracy	91 Pass Accuracy	94 Pass Accuracy	96 Pass Accuracy	99 Pass Accuracy
Break Starter	N/A	65 Pass Accuracy	75 Pass Accuracy	87 Pass Accuracy	93 Pass Accuracy	98 Pass Accuracy
Dimer	N/A	55 Pass Accuracy	71 Pass Accuracy	82 Pass Accuracy	92 Pass Accuracy	98 Pass Accuracy
Handles for Days	Under 7’1″	71 Ball Handle	81 Ball Handle	90 Ball Handle	94 Ball Handle	97 Ball Handle
Lightning Launch	Max 7′	68 Speed with Ball	75 Speed with Ball	86 Speed with Ball	91 Speed with Ball	94 Speed with Ball
Strong Handle	Under 7′	60 BH + Strength	67 BH + 65 Strength	73 BH + Strength	77 BH + 84 Strength	80 BH + 93 Strength
Unpluckable	N/A	75 PC / 70 BH	86 PC / 80 BH	96 Ball Handle	96 Ball Handle	99 Ball Handle
Versatile Visionary	N/A	70 Pass Accuracy	76 Pass Accuracy	84 Pass Accuracy	95 Pass Accuracy	99 Pass Accuracy

Defense, Rebounding & Physical Badges – Full Requirements

Lockdown defenders and rebound machines will want to target these.

Badge	Height	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Hall of Fame	Legend
Boxout Beast	Min 6’3″	55 DREB/OREB	70 DREB/OREB	85 DREB/OREB	94 DREB/OREB	98 DREB/OREB
Brick Wall	Min 6’5″	72 Strength	83 Strength	91 Strength	95 Strength	99 Strength
Challenger	Max 7′	71 PD	82 PD	92 PD	95 PD	99 PD
Glove	Max 7’1″	67 Steal	79 Steal	91 Steal	96 Steal	99 Steal
Interceptor	N/A	60 Steal	73 Steal	85 Steal	94 Steal	98 Steal
Immovable Enforcer	N/A	62 PD + 71 Strength	72 PD + 82 Strength	84 PD + 85 Strength	89 PD + 91 Strength	94 PD + 92 Strength
High-Flying Denier	Min 6’3″	68 Block + 60 Vertical	78 Block + 74 Vertical	88 Block + 80 Vertical	92 Block + 88 Vertical	99 Block + 85 Vertical
On-Ball Menace	Max 6’10″	74 PD + 70 Agility	79 PD + 76 Agility	91 PD + 80 Agility	96 PD + 84 Agility	99 PD + 86 Agility
Off-Ball Pest	N/A	69 Interior Def. / 58 PD	76 Interior Def. / 68 PD	85 Interior Def. / 80 PD	92 Interior Def. / 87 PD	97 Interior Def. / 98 PD
Paint Patroller	Min 6’6″	60 Interior Def. + 74 Block	70 Interior Def. + 84 Block	84 Interior Def. + 93 Block	94 Interior Def. + 97 Block	99 Interior Def. + 99 Block
Pick Dodger	Max 6’11″	73 PD + 71 Agility	83 PD + 75 Agility	90 PD + 79 Agility	97 PD + 85 Agility	99 PD + 92 Agility
Pogo Stick	Min 6’4″	63 Vertical	70 Vertical	77 Vertical	83 Vertical	88 Vertical
Post Lockdown	Min 6’5″	74 Interior Def. + 70 Strength	82 Interior Def. + 78 Strength	88 Interior Def. + 84 Strength	93 Interior Def. + 92 Strength	99 Interior Def. + 97 Strength
Rebound Chaser	N/A	60 DREB/OREB	70 DREB/OREB	82 DREB/OREB	94 DREB/OREB	98 DREB/OREB
Slippery Off-Ball	Max 6’10″	57 Speed + Agility	73 Speed + 65 Agility	85 Speed + 77 Agility	92 Speed + 88 Agility	99 Speed + 96 Agility

Key Takeaways

• Plan your build early: Attribute thresholds and height restrictions determine which badges you can unlock.
• Bronze vs. Legend: Bronze is accessible for most builds, but Hall of Fame and Legend require near-max stats.
• Synergy matters: Combining badges (e.g., Posterizer + Limitless Range, or Brick Wall + Rebound Chaser) can maximize your effectiveness.

The badge system in NBA 2K26 rewards players who plan ahead. Missing a requirement can lock you out of game-changing upgrades, so always design your MyPlayer around the badges you want most. With this complete guide to all badge requirements, you’ll be ready to dominate in MyCareer, Park, and Pro-Am. Play Now!