Defense is the backbone of any team and this NBA 2K23 guide focuses on the Defense and Rebounding badges which will boost the defensive ability of your team. In this NBA 2K23 guide, we will explain all the defense badges along with the best badges as well.
Best Defensive and Rebound badges in NBA 2K23
Gloves
With this badge you will be able to steal the ball more frequently and successfully from the ball handlers. This badge is ideal for stealing and is best paired with Clamps Badge. This badge increases your Stealing Attribute.
The glove badge is quite useful and best for Defensive Builds. This badge can also help you get the ball from the players that are about to shoot.
Clamps
With this badge equipped, you can cut off moves and are more successful in bumping or hip-riding the ball handler. . For Defense Builds, the Clamp badge can be easily used.
This badge is ideal for any build you are looking for and can be paired with Pick Dodger Badge, Intimidator Badge, Pick Pocket Badge, and Tireless Defender Badge.
Interceptor
With this badge, you will intercept the passing ball more frequently. Interceptor will also make sure to have successfully tipped or intercepted passes.
You can successfully use Interceptor as Defense Build. This badge is ideal for Center and defensive builds and can be paired with Clamps Badge, Pick Pocket Badge, and Tireless Defender Badge.
Pick Pocket
With this badge, you will be able to increase the chances of stealing the ball off from the ball handlers alongside reducing the chances of a foul when trying to steal the ball.
The Pick Pocker badge can be best used as Defense Build. This badge is ideal for guard and center and can be best paired with Gloves improving the attributes of stealing the ball.
Defensive Leader
With this badge equipped, you will increase the overall defensive abilities of your teammates present on the court. This is a must-have badge and ideal for Defense Builds.
Rebound Chaser
With this badge, you will be able to track your opponent’s rebounds from a distance rather than getting closer. This is if you are about to make a play and want to block your opponent’s defenses.
This badge is ideal for the Center Defense build and is best paired with Box Badge, Worm Badge, and Putback Boss Badge. It increases attributes of Strength, Defensive Rebound, and offensive Rebound.
Brick Wall
This badge allows you to stand firm and makes it harder for the offensive players to throw you off guard. The downside of having this skill is you lose relatively more energy than a usual player.
You can use Brick Wall for the Center Defense builds and can be best paired with Pick and Roller Badge. It increases strength attributes.
Ankle Braces
With this badge, you will lower the chances of getting your ankles broken from the opponent’s dribble moves such as dribble pull-ups.
It is ideal for Center Defense builds and can be paired with Clamps Badge, Trapper Badge, and Pick Pocket Badge. It increases the Perimeter Defense attribute.
Interceptor
With this badge, you will intercept the passing ball more frequently. The player will also catch more tipped or intercepted passes with Interceptor.
This badge is ideal for Center and defensive builds and can be paired with Clamps Badge, Pick Pocket Badge, and Tireless Defender Badge.
Chase Down Artist
This badge increases your overall speed and leaping capabilities when you are in chase of an offensive player. You can use the Chase Down Artist badge for Defense Builds.
This badge is ideal for 2-way players and is best paired with Rim Protector Badge and Intimidator Badge. It increases attributes of Block, Interior Defense, Acceleration, and Speed.
How to get Defensive/Rebound badges in NBA 2k23
Defensive badges are more of a boosting stats that will help you win games or perform better within NBA 2k23.
Defensive badges are some of the unique and really important badges in the game. Apart from enhancing the attributes of a single player, they also allow your team to perform remarkably.
To get these badges quickly, you need Defensive/Rebound Badge Points. You can get those points by
- Hall of Fame Difficulty grants additional XP
- Playing on 20 mins Quarter Length
- Focusing on defensive plays
- Good shots
By following the given methods, you will be able to unlock Defensive/Rebound badges quickly. Winning will also give you some additional points. You can use these points in getting these badges.
Now we will tell you the attribute requirements for each and every defensive and rebounding badge in NBA 2K23.
Anchor
- Block: 70(Bronze)
- Block: 87(Silver)
- Block: 93(Gold)
- Block: 99(HoF)
Boxout Beast
- Strength: 70(Silver)
- Strength: 83(Gold)
- Strength: 91(HoF)
Brick Wall
- Strength: 65(Bronze)
- Strength: 76(Silver)
- Strength: 86(Gold)
- Strength: 91(HoF)
Chase Down Artist
- Block: 59(Silver)
- Block: 75(Gold)
- Block: 88(HoF)
Ankle Braces
- Perimeter Defense: 55(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 67(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 76(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 86(HoF)
Menace
- Perimeter Defense: 55(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 68(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 77(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 87(HoF)
Challenger
- Perimeter Defense: 69(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 79(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 86(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 95(HoF)
Clamps
- Perimeter Defense: 70(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 86(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 92(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 97(HoF)
Off-Ball Pest
- Perimeter Defense: 45(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 55(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 65(HoF)
Pogo Stick
- Block: 83(Silver)
- Block: 92(Gold)
- Block: 99(HoF)
Post Lockdown
- Interior Defense: 80(Silver)
- Interior Defense: 88(Gold)
- Interior Defense: 93(HoF)
Rebound Chaser
- Offensive ReBound: 85(Silver)
- Offensive ReBound: 93(Gold)
- Offensive ReBound: 99(HoF)
Pick Dodger
- Perimeter Defense: 64(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 76(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 85(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 94(HoF)
Work Horse
- Perimeter Defense: 47(Bronze)
- Perimeter Defense: 55(Silver)
- Perimeter Defense: 76(Gold)
- Perimeter Defense: 86(HoF)
Glove
- Steal: 64(Bronze)
- Steal: 85(Silver)
- Steal: 95(Gold)
- Steal: 99(HoF)
Interceptor
- Steal: 58(Bronze)
- Steal: 78(Silver)
- Steal: 90(Gold)
- Steal: 99(HoF)
