But the effect of most of the badges can be done with ratings/hot zones. There are so many areas where this whole badge stuff is just confusing.
What is the difference between having the Corner Specialist Badge and having a hot zone in the corner? How can someone have Corner Specialist and on the same time have cold zones in the corner? Why isn't it sufficient to have a pretty high contact dunk rating instead of having the posterizer badge? What is the difference between a Midrange Deadeye and someone having a high Contested Midrange Rating? What's the difference between Pick Pocket and someone with a high Steal rating? Is hustle rebounder really necessary or can't you just reach the exact same result by giving someone high rebound ratings?
Of course there are a few badges, that can't be replicated by ratings, but in my opinion, most of them are obsolete.