Understand Badges for NBA 2K21

Understand Badges

In NBA 2K21 Badges are earned in MyCareer based on how you play, who you hang out with, and how good your regular attributes are. To be successful on the court it is important that you know your player's badges and understand how it applies to their play style so when you level up in MyPlayer you are able to pick the correct Badge for your player in order to make them stand out.

Earning Badges in NBA 2K21 is a grind that cannot be avoided, but there are some things you can do to make the process easier. Aim to get as good a teammate grade as possible, because the higher your team's chemistry is, the better you perform, and the faster you will earn badges. Also try to partake in Training and the gym as often as possible, so you find your player's Hot Zones on the court. If you keep playing consistently in MyCareer and in The Neighborhood, and you will start to acquire points in Shooting and Playmaking which will help you to level up faster.