Badge history · Defense
Off-Ball Pest Badge History
Makes players more difficult to get past when playing off-ball, as they can grab and hold their matchup and don't get their ankles broken as often. Off-Ball Pest first appeared in NBA 2K20 and last appeared in NBA 2K27. 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 52 / 69Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Perimeter Defense 45 / 56 / 65 / 736'10 maxTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Perimeter Defense 35 / 45 / 55 / 65Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Perimeter Defense 58 / 68 / 80 / 905'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Interior Defense 69 / 76 / 85 / 94 / 97; Perimeter Defense 58 / 68 / 80 / 87 / 985'9-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Interior Defense 69 / 76 / 85 / 94 / 97 or Perimeter Defense 58 / 68 / 80 / 87 / 985'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / Legend · any one attribute unlocks itFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Interior Defense 60 / 76 / 85 / 93 or Perimeter Defense 55 / 68 / 80 / 895'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame · any one attribute unlocks itFull 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 Off-Ball Pest need in NBA 2K21?
Perimeter Defense 52 / 69.
Is Off-Ball Pest in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Off-Ball Pest is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 8 games since 2K20.
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