Strong Handle Badge Requirements
Strong Handle is a NBA 2K27 Playmaking badge. Below is the exact attribute rating it takes to unlock each tier - you need all of its attributes to hit the number, plus the height range that can equip it.
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Hall of Fame
Both attributes are required. Ball Handle & Strength must each reach the listed rating.
Height: 5'9-6'11
How Strong Handle has changed
The rating each tier needed in every NBA 2K game we have data for.
| Game | Attribute | Bronze | Silver | Gold | HoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NBA 2K27 | Ball Handle / Strength | 60 / 75 | 67 / 82 | 73 / 89 | 78 / 95 |
| NBA 2K26 | Ball Handle / Strength | 60 / 60 | 67 / 65 | 73 / 73 | 77 / 84 |
| NBA 2K25 | Ball Handle / Strength | 60 / 60 | 67 / 65 | 73 / 73 | 77 / 84 |
2K22 used badge points and 2K21 only gated Gold and Hall of Fame, so those rows are rough guides. See everything that changed in 2K27.
Strong Handle badge FAQ
What do you need for Strong Handle Bronze in NBA 2K27?
Strong Handle Bronze needs 60 Ball Handle and 75 Strength (both have to hit the rating).
What do you need for Strong Handle Silver in NBA 2K27?
Strong Handle Silver needs 67 Ball Handle and 82 Strength (both have to hit the rating).
What do you need for Strong Handle Gold in NBA 2K27?
Strong Handle Gold needs 73 Ball Handle and 89 Strength (both have to hit the rating).
What do you need for Strong Handle Hall of Fame in NBA 2K27?
Strong Handle Hall of Fame needs 78 Ball Handle and 95 Strength (both have to hit the rating).
What height can use Strong Handle?
Strong Handle is available for builds 5'9-6'11.
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Requirements compiled from public NBA 2K27 data and can shift with patches. See every badge or design a play free.