Badge history · Defense & Rebounding
Rim Protector Badge History
Improves ability to block shots, unlocks special block animations and gives boost to the Takeover meter for the blocker and blocker's teammates following a block. Rim Protector first appeared in NBA 2K17 and last appeared in NBA 2K22. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Not in this game |
| 2K16 | Not in this game |
| 2K17 | Block 80 shots in a season |
| 2K18 | Block 80 shots in a seasonGosunoob and NBA2KW; SGO gives no number |
| 2K19 | Constant rim defenseNo exact number listed |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Block 64 / 82Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Block 55 / 75 / 88 / 976'5 minTiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Not in this game |
| 2K24 | Not in this game |
| 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 did the Rim Protector badge require in NBA 2K17?
Block 80 shots in a season.
What rating does Rim Protector need in NBA 2K21?
Block 64 / 82.
Is Rim Protector still in NBA 2K27?
No. Rim Protector last appeared in NBA 2K22.
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