Ankle Braces
Ankle Braces is a defense badge in NBA 2K27. It unlocks off Perimeter Defense and Agility, and every one of them has to be at the threshold.
What does Ankle Braces do in NBA 2K27?
Lowers the likelihood of getting ankle-broken by opposing dribble moves. It is a Defense badge.
Ankle Braces badge requirements in NBA 2K27
| Tier | Perimeter Defense | Agility | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | 60 | 65 | 60 Perimeter Defense and 65 Agility |
 Silver | 86 | 82 | 86 Perimeter Defense and 82 Agility |
 Gold | 93 | 89 | 93 Perimeter Defense and 89 Agility |
 Hall of Fame | 95 | 92 | 95 Perimeter Defense and 92 Agility |
You need EVERY listed attribute at that rating, not just one. Equippable by builds from 5'9 - 6'9.
Check Ankle Braces against your whole build →What attributes do you need for Ankle Braces?
Ankle Braces reads 2 attributes: Perimeter Defense and Agility. You need to hit the threshold on ALL of them, not just one.
What rating unlocks Hall of Fame Ankle Braces?
Hall of Fame Ankle Braces unlocks at 95 Perimeter Defense and 92 Agility. The full ladder is Bronze at 60 Perimeter Defense and 65 Agility; Silver at 86 Perimeter Defense and 82 Agility; Gold at 93 Perimeter Defense and 89 Agility; Hall of Fame at 95 Perimeter Defense and 92 Agility.
What height can equip Ankle Braces?
Ankle Braces can be equipped by builds from 5'9 - 6'9 in NBA 2K27. Outside that range the badge does not appear in your list at all, no matter how high the attribute is.
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