Strength
Strength unlocks 11 badges in NBA 2K27. Pick a rating on the left and read across for what you get.
What each Strength rating unlocks
"(+ X)" means the badge also needs that other attribute at its own threshold. "(or)" means either attribute on its own is enough.
Every Strength badge, all four tiers
| Badge | Bronze | Silver | Gold | HOF | With |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boxout Boss | 60 | 76 | 88 | 94 | and Defensive Rebound |
 Physical Finisher | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | and Driving Layup |
 Work Horse | 60 | 75 | 85 | 95 | needs only one |
 Post Lockdown | 65 | 74 | 80 | 88 | and Interior Defense |
 Post Powerhouse | 65 | 79 | 86 | 95 | and Post Control |
 Breaker | 70 | 79 | 90 | 96 | and Offensive Rebound |
 Bruiser | 71 | 84 | 93 | 99 | alone |
 Immovable Enforcer | 71 | 82 | 85 | 92 | and Perimeter Defense |
 Brick Wall | 75 | 83 | 95 | 99 | alone |
 Strong Handle | 75 | 82 | 89 | 95 | and Ball Handle |
 Wall Up | 75 | 80 | 90 | 92 | and Interior Defense |
What badges does Strength unlock in NBA 2K27?
Strength feeds 11 badges in NBA 2K27: Boxout Boss, Physical Finisher, Work Horse, Post Lockdown, Post Powerhouse, Breaker, Bruiser, Immovable Enforcer, Brick Wall, Strong Handle, Wall Up. The first one arrives at 60 Strength (Boxout Boss Bronze).
What Strength rating do you need for Hall of Fame badges?
Hall of Fame thresholds on Strength: Post Lockdown at 88; Physical Finisher at 90; Immovable Enforcer at 92; Wall Up at 92; Boxout Boss at 94; Post Powerhouse at 95; Strong Handle at 95; Work Horse at 95; Breaker at 96; Brick Wall at 99; Bruiser at 99.
Which badges need Strength plus another attribute?
Boxout Boss (both Strength and Defensive Rebound); Physical Finisher (both Strength and Driving Layup); Work Horse (either Strength or Agility); Post Lockdown (both Strength and Interior Defense); Post Powerhouse (both Strength and Post Control); Breaker (both Strength and Offensive Rebound); Immovable Enforcer (both Strength and Perimeter Defense); Strong Handle (both Strength and Ball Handle); Wall Up (both Strength and Interior Defense).
Which badges are unlocked by Strength alone?
Bruiser, Brick Wall read only Strength, so raising it is the whole requirement.
Other attributes
- Agility · 6
- Ball Handle · 4
- Block · 2
- Close Shot · 4
- Defensive Rebound · 3
- Driving Dunk · 2
- Driving Layup · 3
- Interior Defense · 4
- Mid-Range Shot · 6
- Offensive Rebound · 3
- Pass Accuracy · 4
- Perimeter Defense · 6
- Post Control · 6
- Speed · 2
- Speed With Ball · 2
- Standing Dunk · 2
- Steal · 2
- Three-Point Shot · 6
- Vertical · 6
Green windows for NBA 2K27 jump shots
Badges tell you what your build can do. The jump shot tells you whether it goes in. Measured frame by frame, published free.