Needle Threader - 2k23 Badge
Needle Threader - 2k23 Badge Details
This badge will help passes get by defenders, especially for bounce passes. This badge doese not speed up your passes though, that is strictly handled by Pass Accuracy.Height | Tier | Height | Tier |
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NBA2k23 Playmaking Badges
Needle Threader - 2k23
Needle Threader - 2k23 Badge Description
When passing through a tight window between defenders, a boost is given to the player’s passing ability.
Primary Ball Handler
At Least Bronze
Locks / Sharps
Silver
Bigs
Gold
Needle Threader - 2k23 Test Details
Needle Threader acts as a soft counter to interceptor in the same way Clamps and Clamps Breaker counter each other.
A second benefit of needle threader not mentioned in the description is the increase in stun animation defenders in poor position receive.
Needle Threader - 2k23 Test Results
Here is a chart of that stun rate where we see taking this badge on Bronze and Hall of Fame really stand out.
Attribute | Bronze | Silver | Gold | HoF |
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Attribute Pass Accuracy | Bronze 0 or 65 | Silver 70 | Gold 86 | HoF 92 |
This table shows how many attribute points you need in order to unlock a badge at the level in the header. If a badge is a Tier 1 badge you do not need any attributes in order to unlock the badge at a bronze level. If its Tier 2 or 3, you will need to meet the attribute threshold to unlock the badge. If there is more than one attribute listed, you only need to meet the threshold on one of the attributes, not multiple.
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