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Giant Slayer Badge History
Heightens the effectiveness of layups over taller defenders. Boosts the shot percentage for a layup attempt when mismatched against a taller defender and reduces the possibility of getting blocked. Giant Slayer 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 | Close Shot 66 / 84; Driving Layup 67 / 85Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Close Shot 70 / 78 / 86 / 94; Driving Layup 70 / 78 / 86 / 946'5 maxTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Close Shot 57 / 68 / 77; Driving Layup 63 / 70 / 805'7-7'0Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Close Shot 55 / 62 / 75 / 88; Driving Layup 59 / 65 / 74 / 855'7-7'0Tiers: 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 Giant Slayer need in NBA 2K21?
Close Shot 66 / 84; Driving Layup 67 / 85.
Is Giant Slayer still in NBA 2K27?
No. Giant Slayer last appeared in NBA 2K24.
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