Badge history · Playmaking
Needle Threader Badge History
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense. When passing through a tight window between defenders, a boost is given to the player's passing ability. Needle Threader 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 | Pass Accuracy 72 / 92Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Pass Accuracy 55 / 76 / 87 / 96Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Pass Accuracy 65 / 70 / 86 / 92Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Pass Accuracy 77 / 84 / 91 / 985'7-7'3Tiers: 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 Needle Threader need in NBA 2K21?
Pass Accuracy 72 / 92.
Is Needle Threader still in NBA 2K27?
No. Needle Threader last appeared in NBA 2K24.
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