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Acrobat Badge History
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups. Spin, half-spin, hop step, euro-step, cradle, reverse and change shot layup attempts receive a significant boost. Additionally, the ability to beat defenders with these gathers is improved. Acrobat first appeared in NBA 2K15 and last appeared in NBA 2K24. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Attempt 15 reverse layups and 4 change-shot layups in a single seasonBoth are required |
| 2K16 | Attempt 15 reverse and 4 change-shot layups in a single season |
| 2K17 | Perform reverse layups and change-shot layups in a seasonOne guide: 15 reverse + 5 change-shot layups; the other: 15 reverse layups or euro steps |
| 2K18 | Do 15 reverse layups and 5 change-shot layups in one season |
| 2K19 | Make 15 reverse layups and 5 change-shot layups in one season |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Driving Layup 71 / 91Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Driving Layup 65 / 77 / 87 / 956'10 maxTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Driving Layup 65 / 76 / 84 / 94Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Driving Layup 64 / 76 / 84 / 905'7-6'11Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Not in this game |
| 2K26 | Not in this game |
| 2K27 | Not in this game |
2K15 to 2K19 badges unlocked through gameplay counts, 2K20 used badge points, and 2K21 onward used attribute ratings per tier. See the full older-game unlock lists.
Common questions
What did the Acrobat badge require in NBA 2K15?
Attempt 15 reverse layups and 4 change-shot layups in a single season.
What rating does Acrobat need in NBA 2K21?
Driving Layup 71 / 91.
Is Acrobat still in NBA 2K27?
No. Acrobat last appeared in NBA 2K24.
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