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Backdown Punisher Badge History
Increases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent. Allows players to have more success than normal when backing down a defender in the paint. Backdown Punisher first appeared in NBA 2K20 and last appeared in NBA 2K24. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Not in this game |
| 2K16 | Not in this game |
| 2K17 | Not in this game |
| 2K18 | Not in this game |
| 2K19 | Not in this game |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Strength 65 / 83Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Post Control 56 / 68 / 76 / 856'4 minTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Post Control 55 / 72 / 80 / 87; Strength 65 / 76 / 86 / 94Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Post Control 57 / 67 / 79 / 89; Strength 70 / 79 / 86 / 956'4-7'3Tiers: 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 rating does Backdown Punisher need in NBA 2K21?
Strength 65 / 83.
Is Backdown Punisher still in NBA 2K27?
No. Backdown Punisher last appeared in NBA 2K24.
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