Badging Thread

[harryl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Foldzy

I heard someone knocking putback king earlier because it doesn't proc all that often, but when it does it's usually 2 points instead of a turnover, I consider it a must for any inside rebounder it's very frustrating not being able to go back up for an easy bucket or getting blocked because you don't have this badge.

That was me and I'm not sure. I probably should slap it on some Gold and see if it activates enough and has enough of an impact to make sense.

But, generally speaking, I feel like, if the putback shot is a good opportunity, they don't need the badge. If it's not a good opportunity, I don't really want to take that shot, even with the badge. Would rather repost or reset by passing out and starting fresh.

[billiethetree]

Quote: Originally Posted by QNo

Amethyst Shawn Marion Comes with: Corner Specialist, Tear Dropper, Posterizer, Lob-City Finisher - No-Brainers: Def Stopper, Pick Dodger, Pick Pocket, Catch & Shoot - Run him at the 4? - Rim Protector, Hustle Rebounder - Bruiser: This used to trigger better defensive animations. If it still does in 2k17, might be a no-brainer, too. - You have some room for experimentation with this card. He comes with 2 of the must-have badges for him (Corner Specialist, Posterizer), and after applying the other 3, you can build him into what you want him to be. I'm considering Bruiser and Hustle Rebounder, running him at the 3 primarily. Depp-Range Deadeye seems great, also. If Rim Protector functions similarly to Eraser in previous 2ks, it might be a no-brainer.

Has anyone finished badging up the Matrix and played with him? I have him badged with the no brainers listed above, plus Hustle Rebounder leaving me with 1 open alot. I play him at the 3, so I'm not sure about rim protector. Anyone have luck with getting badges to activate with him from those not listed above? Most likely want to go defense, but the rest of the defensive cards seem kinda meh

[Biaxident]

Quote: Originally Posted by billiethetree

Has anyone finished badging up the Matrix and played with him? I have him badged with the no brainers listed above, plus Hustle Rebounder leaving me with 1 open alot. I play him at the 3, so I'm not sure about rim protector. Anyone have luck with getting badges to activate with him from those not listed above? Most likely want to go defense, but the rest of the defensive cards seem kinda meh

I strongly recommend Post Spin Technician. I play him at SF as well and he will get an open drive to the basket 99% of the time. A great way to make him more relevant in half court offense.

[P234thetruth]

Any suggestions for Horry and Steve Francis?

[Foldzy]

Quote: Originally Posted by P234thetruth

Any suggestions for Horry and Steve Francis?

My Francis has Acrobat/Posterizer/Mid Range Deadeye/Relentless Finisher/Defensive Stopper/P&R Maestro/Dimer/Pick Pocket

Horry it depends if you're going to play him at the 3 or 4, I'd give him Deep-Range Deadeye for sure, if he's a 4 Hustle Rebounder, Pick and Popper, Post Spin Tech would all be good, if he's a 3 maybe look at Defensive Stopper, Mid/Long Range Deadeye, Limitless Range/Difficult Shots

I haven't badge my Horry but that is what I'd be looking at

[Foldzy]

What are you guys doing with Larry Johnson? I think I want to play him at the 3 he's got catch + shoot/drop stepper/dream like up and under/posterizer and 6 open slots.

Here's what I'm thinking Defensive Stopper/Post Spin Tech/Bruiser/Lob City Finisher/Acrobat/Corner Specialist he's a confusing player to badge for me anyone badge him up already and have any input?

[QNo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Foldzy

What are you guys doing with Larry Johnson? I think I want to play him at the 3 he's got catch + shoot/drop stepper/dream like up and under/posterizer and 6 open slots. Here's what I'm thinking Defensive Stopper/Post Spin Tech/Bruiser/Lob City Finisher/Acrobat/Corner Specialist he's a confusing player to badge for me anyone badge him up already and have any input?

I wouldn't run him at the 3. He's incredibly athletic for a 4, but will be a bit slow for the 3. You're also wasting his rebounding and post-up abilities if you run him at the 3. He's also the best PF in the game right now, so I don't really see the point.

I gave mine Corner Specialist/Defensive Stopper/Dimer/Hustle Rebounder so far. Probably gonna add Post Spin Technician, too. Haven't decided on the last one yet.

[pfmicks]

Diamond Larry Johnson (6 open slots)

Equipped: Catch & Shoot, Posterizer, Drop-Stepper, Dream-Like Up & Under

Added: Post Spin Tech, Hustle Rebounder, Chase Down Artist, Bruiser

I have 2 more open slots. I've narrowed down my list to add 2 of the following: Putback King, Lob City Finisher, Relentless Finisher, Mid-Range Deadeye

For the type of player he is, it would make sense for me to and Lob City and Relentless Finisher. Mid-Range deadeye is kinda an expensive badge, so I may save that one for a wing player. Not sure about Putback King, but I've included in because I imagine he'll be down in the trenches, and with his athleticism and rebounding rating this badge could be decent.