Badge history · Physicals
Work Horse Badge History
Increases a player's speed and ability to get loose balls over the opponent. Work Horse first appeared in NBA 2K23 and last appeared in NBA 2K27, skipping 2K25, 2K26. 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 | Not in this game |
| 2K21 | Not in this game |
| 2K22 | Not in this game |
| 2K23 | Work Horse 47 / 55 / 68 / 82; Perimeter Defense 47 / 55 / 76 / 86Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Stamina 89 / 92 / 95 / 99; Interior Defense 65 / 72 / 82 / 93; Perimeter Defense 72 / 79 / 86 / 945'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Not in this game |
| 2K26 | Not in this game |
| 2K27 | Agility 60 / 75 / 85 / 95 or Strength 60 / 75 / 85 / 955'9-7'4Tiers: 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 Work Horse need in NBA 2K23?
Work Horse 47 / 55 / 68 / 82; Perimeter Defense 47 / 55 / 76 / 86.
Is Work Horse in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Work Horse is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 3 games since 2K23.
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