Defense is the backbone of any team, and if you use the Defense and Rebounding badges, it will boost the defensive ability of your team. With NBA 2K23 Season 2 off and running, it’s perhaps no surprise that many MyCareer players wonder what the best Defense/Rebounding Badges are. Here’s a breakdown of the best Defense/Rebounding Badges in NBA 2K23 MyCareer Season 2 and how to get them.
NBA 2K23 Season 2 Best Defense/Rebounding Badges: Current and Next Gen
| Rank | Badges | Details |
| 1 | Glove | Boosts the ability to steal the ball from ball handlers and strip players of the ball while they are gathering for a shot attempt. |
| 2 | Clamps | Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter. Defenders have access to quicker cut-off moves and are more successful when bumping or hip riding the ball handler. |
| 3 | Challenger | Improves the effectiveness of perimeter shot contests. |
| 4 | Anchor | Improves ability to block and contest shots in the paint. |
| 5 | Interceptor | Increases the ability of getting steals in passing lanes. The frequency of successfully tipped or intercepted passes greatly increases. |
| 6 | Pick Dodger | Improves a player’s ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense. |
| 7 | Work Horse | Increases your player’s speed and ability to track down loose balls ahead of the opponent. |
| 8 | Ankle Braces | Lowers the likelihood of your player freezing or falling on the floor when facing dribble moves. |
| 9 | Boxout Beast | Improves a player’s ability to box out and fight for a good rebounding position. |
| 10 | Chase Down Artist | Boosts the speed and leaping ability of a player when chasing down an offensive player down the court and attempting a block from behind. |
| 11 | Rebound Chaser | Boosts your ability to track down rebounds at greater distances than normal. |
| 12 | Menace | While guarding and staying in front of an opponent, their attributes will drop if good defense is being played. |
| 13 | Off Ball Pest | Makes your player more difficult to beat while defending off the ball. You can grab and hold your matchup to establish position and will receive increased stability when chasing your matchup around the court. |
| 14 | Brick Wall | Increases the effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact. This badge makes it tougher for the defense to get through or around screens. Players hit by contact from a Brick Wall lose more energy than normal. |
| 15 | Pogo Stick | Allows players to quickly recover and go back up for another jump upon landing. This could be after a rebound, block attempt, or jumpshot. |
| 16 | Post Lockdown | Strengthens a player’s ability to effectively defend moves in the post, with an increased chance at stripping the ball from the opponent as they are making a move. |
How to Get the Best Defense/Rebounding Badges?
| Rank | Badges | How to Get? |
| 1 | Glove | Steal: 64(Bronze) Steal: 85(Silver) Steal: 95(Gold) Steal: 99(HoF) |
| 2 | Clamps | Perimeter Defense: 70(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 86(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 92(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 97(HoF) |
| 3 | Challenger | Perimeter Defense: 69(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 79(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 86(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 95(HoF) |
| 4 | Anchor | Block: 70(Bronze) Block: 87(Silver) Block: 93(Gold) Block: 99(HoF) |
| 5 | Interceptor | Steal: 58(Bronze) Steal: 78(Silver) Steal: 90(Gold) Steal: 99(HoF) |
| 6 | Pick Dodger | Perimeter Defense: 64(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 76(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 85(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 94(HoF) |
| 7 | Work Horse | Perimeter Defense: 47(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 55(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 76(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 86(HoF) |
| 8 | Ankle Braces | Perimeter Defense: 55(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 67(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 76(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 86(HoF) |
| 9 | Boxout Beast | Strength: 70(Silver) Strength: 83(Gold) Strength: 91(HoF) |
| 10 | Chase Down Artist | Block: 59(Silver) Block: 75(Gold) Block: 88(HoF) |
| 11 | Rebound Chaser | Offensive ReBound: 85(Silver) Offensive ReBound: 93(Gold) Offensive ReBound: 99(HoF) |
| 12 | Menace | Perimeter Defense: 55(Bronze) Perimeter Defense: 68(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 77(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 87(HoF) |
| 13 | Off Ball Pest | Perimeter Defense: 45(Silver) Perimeter Defense: 55(Gold) Perimeter Defense: 65(HoF) |
| 14 | Brick Wall | Strength: 65(Bronze) Strength: 76(Silver) Strength: 86(Gold) Strength: 91(HoF) |
| 15 | Pogo Stick | Block: 83(Silver) Block: 92(Gold) Block: 99(HoF) |
| 16 | Post Lockdown | Interior Defense: 80(Silver) Interior Defense: 88(Gold) Interior Defense: 93(HoF) |
What Defense/Rebounding Badge Should I Get First?
1. Best Badges For Interior Defenders
• Anchor
• Rebound Chaser
• Brick Wall
• Pogo Stick
• Post Lockdown
2. Best Badges For Perimeter Defenders
• Interceptor
• Glove
• Challenger
• Clamps
• Pick Dodger
Perhaps the only disappointing Badge would be Menace which, for the second year in a row, rarely activates in normal gameplay. Meanwhile, Boxout Beast and Work Horse are perhaps the two most underrated Badges in the category, as they are by no means flashy but can go a long way toward securing those 50/50 balls.
Once you equip these badges, it will be a very easy night for you and your team while playing MyCareer in NBA 2K23. To access more guides, updates, and NBA 2K23 buy MT, stay tuned to u4gm.com‘s news page.
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