Badge history · Playmaking
Break Starter Badge History
After grabbing a defensive rebound, deep outlet passes made up the court are more accurate. Passes must be made quickly following the defensive rebound. Break Starter first appeared in NBA 2K15 and last appeared in NBA 2K27. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Grab 250 defensive rebounds in a single seasonPassing Accuracy / Defensive Rebound needed: PG/SG 75/75, SF 70/75, PF/C 60/85 |
| 2K16 | Get 250 defensive rebounds in a single seasonPassing Accuracy / Defensive Rebound needed: PG/SG 75/75, SF 70/75, PF/C 60/85 |
| 2K17 | Throw 50 outlet passes after a defensive rebound |
| 2K18 | Throw 50 outlet passes after a defensive rebound |
| 2K19 | Make successful outlet passes in transition after a defensive reboundOne guide says 50; the other gives no number |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Pass Accuracy 50 / 64Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Pass Accuracy 48 / 61 / 71 / 80Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Pass Accuracy 55 / 65 / 70 / 86Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Pass Accuracy 68 / 75 / 86 / 925'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Pass Accuracy 65 / 75 / 87 / 93 / 985'9-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Pass Accuracy 65 / 75 / 87 / 93 / 985'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Pass Accuracy 65 / 77 / 89 / 975'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K27 page → |
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 Break Starter badge require in NBA 2K15?
Grab 250 defensive rebounds in a single season.
What rating does Break Starter need in NBA 2K21?
Pass Accuracy 50 / 64.
Is Break Starter in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Break Starter is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 13 games since 2K15.
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