Badge history · Physicals
Bruiser Badge History
Drains energy from opponents when making physical contact. Bruiser first appeared in NBA 2K15 and last appeared in NBA 2K27, skipping 2K20, 2K21, 2K22, 2K23, 2K24, 2K25, 2K26. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Height-to-weight ratio (metric height / lbs) of 0.905 or lower, at least 220 lbs, and 10 games into the seasonStrength needed: PG 70, SG 75, SF 80. Not available to PF/C in 2K15 |
| 2K16 | Height-to-weight ratio (metric height / lbs) of 0.905 or lower, at least 220 lbsCannot earn until 10 games in. Strength needed: PG 45, SG 50, SF 65, PF/C 75. |
| 2K17 | Play physical: set pick-and-rolls and make the defender push youNo exact number listed |
| 2K18 | Set pick-and-rolls and make the defender push youNo exact number listed |
| 2K19 | Get physical with opponents a set number of timesNo exact number listed |
| 2K20 | Not in this game |
| 2K21 | Not in this game |
| 2K22 | Not in this game |
| 2K23 | Not in this game |
| 2K24 | Not in this game |
| 2K25 | Not in this game |
| 2K26 | Not in this game |
| 2K27 | Strength 71 / 84 / 93 / 995'9-7'4Tiers: 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 Bruiser badge require in NBA 2K15?
Height-to-weight ratio (metric height / lbs) of 0.905 or lower, at least 220 lbs, and 10 games into the season.
What rating does Bruiser need in NBA 2K27?
Strength 71 / 84 / 93 / 99.
Is Bruiser in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Bruiser is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 6 games since 2K15.
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