Grace Under Pressure Badge
Grace Under Pressure is new in 2k22 which means the first thing we need to do when testing the badge is figure out exactly how to activate Grace Under Pressure regularly. As it turns out, this Grace Under Pressure activates quite often. But is it one of the Best finishing badges in 2k22? The following video should help you figure out whether you want to use Grace Under Pressure.
Grace Under Pressure Badge Description
Grace Under Pressure gives a boost to standing shots that happen close to the basket.
Grace Under Pressure Unlock Levels
Bronze 1 | 63 Close Shot |
Silver 3 | 74 Close Shot |
Gold 5 | 84 Close Shot |
Gold 4 | 87 Close Shot |
HoF 6 | 93 Close Shot |
HoF 5 | 92 Close Shot |
How Close Shot and Grace Under Pressure Work Together
What does Grace Under Pressure do in 2k22? To test Grace Under Pressure we took 200 contested standing layups and recorded the outcomes at each badge level. The following table shows the make rate after triggering grace under pressure at each badge level at 2 different contest intervals.
Badge Level | < 40% contest | > 40% contest |
---|---|---|
No Badge | 55.03% | 0% |
Bronze | 59.46% | 3.85% |
Silver | 60% | 8% |
Gold | 64.19% | 11.54% |
Hall of Fame | 66.91% | 13.11% |
Is Grace Under Pressure a top finishing badge in 2k ?
It is definitely worth using if you take any form of standing shots within Close Shot range. If you want to take contested standing layups this badge is a must.
Park
Must have badge for Bigs if you attempt standing layups, which you should be doing this year.
Recommended Level: Gold
ProAm
Must have badge for Bigs if you attempt standing layups, which you should be doing this year.
Recommended Level: Gold