Badge history · Defense
Pick Dodger Badge History
Improves a player's ability to navigate through and around screens while on defense. Pick Dodger first appeared in NBA 2K15 and last appeared in NBA 2K27. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | On-Ball Defensive IQ and Pick & Roll Defensive IQ both 80 or higher, and 20 games playedPG, SG and SF only |
| 2K16 | PG, SG or SF with On-Ball Def IQ and Pick & Roll Def IQ at 80 or higher, and 20 games played |
| 2K17 | Run through or go over and under screens until it unlocksNo exact number listed |
| 2K18 | Use turbo to run through screens |
| 2K19 | Use turbo to get through screens multiple times |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Perimeter Defense 61 / 78Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Perimeter Defense 57 / 70 / 79 / 88Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Perimeter Defense 64 / 76 / 85 / 94Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Perimeter Defense 74 / 84 / 91 / 985'7-6'10Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Perimeter Defense 73 / 83 / 90 / 97 / 99; Agility 71 / 75 / 79 / 85 / 925'9-6'10Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Perimeter Defense 73 / 83 / 90 / 97 / 99; Agility 71 / 75 / 79 / 85 / 925'9-6'10Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Perimeter Defense 73 / 83 / 90 / 97; Agility 71 / 81 / 88 / 915'9-6'10Tiers: 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 did the Pick Dodger badge require in NBA 2K15?
On-Ball Defensive IQ and Pick & Roll Defensive IQ both 80 or higher, and 20 games played.
What rating does Pick Dodger need in NBA 2K21?
Perimeter Defense 61 / 78.
Is Pick Dodger in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Pick Dodger is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 13 games since 2K15.
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