Badge history · Defense & Rebounding
Tireless Defender Badge History
Allows defenders to play defense more aggressively without losing energy at the same rate as a normal player. Tireless Defender first appeared in NBA 2K20 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 | 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 64 / 82; Interior Defense 60 / 78Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Interior Defense 57 / 71 / 80 / 89; Perimeter Defense 58 / 71 / 80 / 89Tiers: 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 rating does Tireless Defender need in NBA 2K21?
Perimeter Defense 64 / 82; Interior Defense 60 / 78.
Is Tireless Defender still in NBA 2K27?
No. Tireless Defender last appeared in NBA 2K22.
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