Badge history · Defense & Rebounding
Defensive Leader Badge History
Lifts the defensive abilities of teammates when on the court. Defensive Leader first appeared in NBA 2K20 and last appeared in NBA 2K22. 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 | Interior Defense 71 / 91Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Interior Defense 65 / 75 / 85 / 90; Perimeter Defense 65 / 75 / 84 / 90Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Not in this game |
| 2K24 | Not in this game |
| 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 Defensive Leader need in NBA 2K21?
Interior Defense 71 / 91.
Is Defensive Leader still in NBA 2K27?
No. Defensive Leader last appeared in NBA 2K22.
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