Defensive Badges - 2k19 Updated
What Position gets Dropped?
In every game mode, Defensive Stopper and Rim Protector only trigger against certain matchups. This is dependent on your natural position. You affect your same position, plus one and up one down from you position, AND everyone else within 3 inches of your height. If you are a Small Forward, you drop all SG, SF, PF and any PG or C withing 3 inches of your height. If you are a Small Forward and come into the game slotted as the 2. You still only affect all SG, SF, PF and any PG or C withing 3 inches of your height. Another example, a 6’7 PF affects all SF, PF, C, and every PG/SG that is 6’4 or taller.
What Attributes get Dropped?
Offensive Attributes are lowered when the defender with either Rim Protector or Defensive Stopper is near. If attributes are lowered, it does not take away abilities. For example, if a player has 86 ball control and can speed boost, even though his ball control is lowered by the defender, he can still speed boost.
| Attribute | Attribute Dropped by? |
|---|---|
| Open 3 | Defensive Stopper |
| Moving 3 | Defensive Stopper |
| Contested 3 | Defensive Stopper |
| Open Mid | Defensive Stopper |
| Contested Mid | Defensive Stopper |
| Moving Mid | Defensive Stopper |
| Shot Close | Defensive Stopper |
| Draw Foul | Defensive Stopper |
| Passing Accuracy | Defensive Stopper |
| Passing Vision | Defensive Stopper |
| Post Control | Defensive Stopper |
| Post Hook | Defensive Stopper |
| Post Fade | Defensive Stopper |
| Ball Control | Defensive Stopper |
| Standing Layup | Rim Protector |
| Driving Layup | Rim Protector |
| Standing Dunk | Rim Protector |
| Driving Dunk | Rim Protector |
| Contact Dunk | Rim Protector |
How much do they drop?
When NOT in Takeover
- Hall of Fame – 9
- Gold – 7
- Silver – 5
- Bronze – 3
When in Takeover
- Hall of Fame – 15
- Gold – 10
- Silver – 8
- Bronze – 6
What Badges get Dropped?
| Badge | Badge Dropped by? |
|---|---|
| Acrobat | Defensive Stopper and Rim Protector |
| Tear Dropper | Defensive Stopper |
| Putback King | Rim Protector |
| Pick and Roller | ? |
| Relentless Finisher | Rim Protector |
| Post Spin Technician | Defensive Stopper |
| Drop Stepper | Defensive Stopper |
| Up and Under Specialist | Defensive Stopper |
| Corner Specialist | Defensive Stopper |
| Mid Range Deadeye | Defensive Stopper |
| Deep Range Deadeye | Defensive Stopper |
| Limitless Range | Defensive Stopper |
| Difficult Shots | Defensive Stopper |
| Pick and Popper | ? |
| Tireless Scorer | Defensive Stopper |
| Catch and Shoot | Defensive Stopper |
| Ankle Breaker | Defensive Stopper |
| Flashy Passer | ? |
| Break Starter | ? |
| Pick and Roll Maestro | ? |
| Lob City Passer | ? |
| Dimer | Defensive Stopper |
| Lob City Finisher | Rim Protector |
| Posterizer | Rim Protector |
| Bruiser | No |
| Brick Wall | No |
| One Man Fast Break | ? |
| Hustle Rebounder | No |
How much are my opponents badges dropped?
Warning. Still confirming the list below. We have conflicting footage.
The table below shows how much your Defensive Stopper badge or Rim Protector will drop your matchup’s badges. **This is different than 2k18**
| Defensive Badge Level | Offensive Badge Level | Badge Level Dropped To |
|---|---|---|
| HoF | HoF | None |
| HoF | Gold | None |
| HoF | Silver | None |
| HoF | Bronze | None |
| Gold | HoF | Bronze |
| Gold | Gold | None |
| Gold | Silver | None |
| Gold | Bronze | None |
| Silver | HoF | Silver |
| Silver | Gold | Bronze |
| Silver | Silver | None |
| Silver | Bronze | None |
| Bronze | HoF | Gold |
| Bronze | Gold | Silver |
| Bronze | Silver | Bronze |
| Bronze | Bronze | None |