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Hook Specialist Badge History
Increases post hook shot percentage. Gives a boost to post hooks taken from any distance. Hook Specialist first appeared in NBA 2K21 and last appeared in NBA 2K27, skipping 2K23. 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 | Not in this game |
| 2K21 | Close Shot 63 / 81Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Close Shot 71 / 80 / 90 / 93Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Not in this game |
| 2K24 | Close Shot 60 / 71 / 83 / 92; Post Control 50 / 62 / 74 / 865'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Close Shot 60 / 75 / 87 / 94 / 99; Post Control 61 / 65 / 80 / 90 / 975'9-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Close Shot 60 / 75 / 87 / 94 / 99; Post Control 61 / 65 / 80 / 90 / 975'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Close Shot 60 / 75 / 87 / 94; Post Control 55 / 65 / 80 / 905'9-7'4Tiers: 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 rating does Hook Specialist need in NBA 2K21?
Close Shot 63 / 81.
Is Hook Specialist in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Hook Specialist is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 6 games since 2K21.
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