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Badges & Attributes - Basketball

Badges are what turn a good build into a great one. In basketball, the right badges at the right tier can make your player feel completely different. Here is what to prioritize.

Shooting badges (ranked)

Badge	Tier	Why
Agent 3	S-tier	Boosts moving three-pointers. Core for any off-ball or dribble-pull-up build.
Deadeye	S-tier	Reduces contested shot penalty. Mandatory for all scorers.
Blinders	S-tier	Ignores close-outs from the side. Game-changing on the wings.
Green Machine	A-tier	Once you green 2-3 shots, your timing window gets even wider. Snowball effect.
Catch & Shoot	A-tier	Boost on catch-and-shoot threes. Essential for off-ball players.
Limitless Range	A-tier	Extends your 3PT range. Lets you shoot from the logo.
Fade Ace	A-tier	Boosts fadeaway shots. Stack with Middy Magician for mid-range builds.
Middy Magician	A-tier	Bonus to mid-range shots. The mid-range game is dominant in basketball.
Space Creator	B-tier	More separation on step-backs and escapes. Good for ISO builds.

Finishing badges (ranked)

Badge	Tier	Why
Posterizer	S-tier	More contact dunk animations. The best badge for slashers.
Slithery Finisher	S-tier	Avoid contact on layup attempts. Less blocks, more buckets.
Fearless Finisher	A-tier	Better at finishing through contact. Pairs with Posterizer.
Giant Slayer	A-tier	Boosts layups against taller defenders. Guards need this.
Acrobat	A-tier	Better at floaters, euros, and reverse layups. Versatile finisher badge.
Aerial Wizard	B-tier	Better at alley-oops and putbacks. Situational but powerful.

Playmaking badges (ranked)

Badge	Tier	Why
Ankle Breaker	S-tier	Better chance of dropping defenders with dribble moves.
Quick First Step	S-tier	Faster first step out of triple threat and size-ups. Core for drivers.
Unpluckable	A-tier	Harder to steal from. Protects your dribble in traffic.
Handles for Days	A-tier	Slower stamina drain while dribbling. Chain more moves without getting tired.
Hyperdrive	A-tier	Faster speed with ball. More explosive drives and dribble moves.

Defense badges (ranked)

Badge	Tier	Why
Clamps	S-tier	Better on-ball defense animations. Bump, hip-ride, and cut off drives.
Glove	S-tier	Better steal animations, especially on-ball. The lockdown badge.
Anchor	A-tier	Boosts block and interior contest. Rim protectors need this.
Challenger	A-tier	Stronger shot contests on the perimeter. Guards and wings should prioritize.
Interceptor	A-tier	Better at jumping passing lanes. Generates steals and fast breaks.

Attribute thresholds to know

Threshold	Unlocks
86 Driving Dunk	Elite contact dunk packages
85 Ball Handle	Pro dribble moves and best animations
80 3-Point	Consistent from deep, especially with badges
75 3-Point	Minimum for usable 3PT shooting
92+ Standing Dunk	Contact dunk animations in the post
80 Perimeter Defense	Clamps and Glove start to activate consistently

Badge priority

Do not spread your badges thin. It is better to have 4-5 badges at Hall of Fame than 10 badges at Bronze. Focus on the S-tier badges for your playstyle first, then fill in A-tier.