Passing is a crucial component of modern basketball, as observed by NBA viewers. In NBA 2K24, teams that prioritize passing to locate open teammates will enjoy greater success compared to those who only pass when absolutely necessary.
When creating a MyPlayer in NBA 2K24, it is advisable to include several passing abilities. Players who neglect passing skills will struggle to deliver accurate passes to their teammates and become vulnerable to interceptions. If feasible, acquiring some of the top-notch passing badges will enhance offensive fluidity.
Best Passing Badges
Badge | Benefit | Bronze Requirements | Silver Requirements | Gold Requirements | Hall of Fame Requirements |
Bail Out | Passing out of a jump shot or layup yields fewer errant passes than normal. Additionally, helps passing out of double teams. | 87 Pass Accuracy | 91 Pass Accuracy | 95 Pass Accuracy | 99 Pass Accuracy |
Break Starter | After grabbing a defensive board, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly following the defensive rebound. | 68 Pass Accuracy | 75 Pass Accuracy | 86 Pass Accuracy | 92 Pass Accuracy |
Needle Threader | When passing through a tight window between defenders, a boost is given to the player's passing ability. | 77 Pass Accuracy | 84 Pass Accuracy | 91 Pass Accuracy | 98 Pass Accuracy |
Post Playmaker | When passing out of the post or after an offensive rebound, receivers are given a shot boost. | 57 Pass Accuracy and 55 Post Control or 58 Offensive Rebound | 74 Pass Accuracy and 67 Post Control or 69 Offensive Rebound | 83 Pass Accuracy and 79 Post Control or 78 Offensive Rebound | 90 Pass Accuracy and 88 Post Control or 88 Offensive Rebound |
Relay Passer | Provides a boost to shooters in a pass-to-assist situation. | 60 Pass Accuracy | 76 Pass Accuracy | 89 Pass Accuracy | 95 Pass Accuracy |
Touch Passer | Speeds up how quickly a player passes the ball if they just received it. | 74 Pass Accuracy | 82 Pass Accuracy | 90 Pass Accuracy | 95 Pass Accuracy |
Dimer | When in the half-court, passes by Dimers to open shooters yield a shot percentage boost. | 56 Pass Accuracy | 73 Pass Accuracy | 89 Pass Accuracy | 96 Pass Accuracy |
Special Delivery | Increases alley-oop throw success and shot chance for receivers after a flashy pass, while also speeding up bounce and lob passes, and enabling off-the-backboard alley-oops. | 69 Pass Accuracy | 75 Pass Accuracy | 83 Pass Accuracy | 91 Pass Accuracy |
The assortment of badges available is astonishing, and it is unnecessary for any build to acquire all of them. Certain badges are designed specifically for rebounders and post scorers. For the optimal point guard build, it is advisable to aim for a high level on most of these badges, while other builds should strive to acquire at least one or two relevant badges that contribute to maintaining the game's momentum.
Make sure to equip the optimal playmaking animations once the badges are set. Although badges can enhance the pace, it is ultimately the animations that ensure the passes appear precise and quick. A seamless motion will assist teammates in timing their shots more effectively.
NBA 2K24 is currently accessible for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.