Badge history · Defense and Rebounding
Clamps Badge History
Defenders have access to quicker cut off moves and are more successful when bumping or hip riding the ball handler. Clamps 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 | Perimeter Defense 80 / 94Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Perimeter Defense 63 / 76 / 85 / 946'9 maxTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Perimeter Defense 70 / 86 / 92 / 975'7-6'9Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Perimeter Defense 75 / 85 / 93 / 99; Strength 45 / 50 / 55 / 605'7-6'9Tiers: 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 Clamps need in NBA 2K21?
Perimeter Defense 80 / 94.
Is Clamps still in NBA 2K27?
No. Clamps last appeared in NBA 2K24.
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