NBA 2K24: Game-Changing Post Scoring Badges for Dominance on the Court
Unlock the power of post scoring in NBA 2K24 with our expertly curated list of the best badges Dominate the court and rack up points with these essential skills Don't miss out on the ultimate guide to perfecting your post game
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Post scoring in NBA 2K24 has reached new heights. Despite the decline of mid-range shots in today's NBA, the game acknowledges the value of these shots by rewarding players with consistent points, especially those who specialize in the right builds and possess the appropriate badges.
The range of post shots is quite impressive. Players have the option to go for powerful dunks or layups, execute a graceful fadeaway jumper, or showcase their playmaking skills with some fancy dribbling. Mastering these post moves in NBA 2K24 allows players to dominate both in MyCareer mode and online play, making it highly beneficial to create a build with access to the most advantageous badges.
Best Post Scoring Badges
Badge | Benefit | Bronze Requirements | Silver Requirements | Gold Requirements | Hall of Fame Requirements |
Unpluckable | Defenders have a tougher time poking the ball free with their steal attempts. | 75 Post Control or 70 Ball Handle | 85 Post Control or 80 Ball Handle | 92 Post Control or 92 Ball Handle | 98 Ball Handle |
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 | 574 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 |
Backdown Punisher | Allows players to have more success than normal when backing down a defender while posting up. | 57 Post Control and 70 Strength | 67 Post Control and 79 Strength | 79 Post Control and 86 Strength | 89 Post Control and 95 Strength |
Dream Shake | Post move fakes have a higher chance of stunning a defender. Also, shot attempts following post fakes, shimmies, and shot fakes have an increased shot percentage. | 63 Post Control and 57 Close Shot or 59 Mid-Range Shot | 70 Post Control and 64 Close Shot or 67 Mid-Range Shot | 81 Post Control and 75 Close Shot or 77 Mid-Range Shot | 90 Post Control and 88 Close Shot or 84 Mid-Range Shot |
Dropstepper | Allows for more success when attempting post dropsteps and hop steps, in addition to protecting the ball better, while performing these moves in the post. | 64 Post Control | 75 Post Control | 84 Post Control | 95 Post Control |
Hook Specialist | Improves a player's ability to make hook shots. | 60 Close Shot and 50 Post Control | 71 Close Shot and 62 Post Control | 83 Close Shot and 74 Post Control | 92 Close Shot and 86 Post Control |
Post Fade Phenom | Improves a player's ability to make post fades and hop shots. | 59 Post Control and 65 Close Shot or 61 Mid-Range Shot | 65 Post Control and 77 Close Shot or 71 Mid-Range Shot | 75 Post Control and 86 Close Shot or 79 Mid-Range Shot | 85 Post Control and 93 Close Shot or 86 Mid-Range Shot |
Post Spin Technician | Attempting to do post spins or drives result in more effective moves and less of a chance to be stripped. | 60 Post Control | 72 Post Control | 81 Post Control | 90 Post Control |
Deadeye | Jump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest. | 75 Mid-Range Shot or 75 Three-Point Shot | 84 Mid-Range Shot or 84 Three-Point Shot | 90 Mid-Range Shot or 92 Three-Point Shot | 98 Mid-Range Shot or 99 Three-Point Shot |
The majority of these badges are easy to understand. It's worth mentioning that Deadeye activates when executing fadeaway and hop steps, and it complements other badges that enhance shooting proficiency in the post. Remember to equip the most effective shot animations as there are numerous distinctive moves tailored for post plays.
With the numerous options of shots, passes, layups, and even dunks that can be executed in the post, achieving a Hall of Fame level for all of these badges can be challenging. However, even attaining them at a bronze or silver level will provide the MyPlayer with enhanced scoring abilities. A proficient power forward build should possess the capability to engage in post play to some extent.
NBA 2K24 is currently accessible on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
