Tireless Defender Badge
The boost from tireless defender has changed slightly with each new version of 2k. This year is all about preserving stamina while attempting steals, blocks or making contact with the offensive player.
Tireless Defender Badge Description
Tireless Defender allows the defender to play defense more aggressively without losing energy at the same rate as normal player.
Badge Unlock Levels
| Bronze 1 | 58 Perimeter Defense |
| Silver 3 | 71 Perimeter Defense |
| Gold 5 | 80 Perimeter Defense |
| HoF 7 | 89 Perimeter Defense |
| HoF 6 | 97 Perimeter Defense |
How to Play Defense with Tireless Defender
To test tireless defender we constantly attempted steals on defense and recorded the difference at each badge level. The increase in steal attempts before running out of stamina can be seen below.
| Badge Level | Increase in Steal Attempts |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 7.14% |
| Silver | 11.94% |
| Gold | 29% |
| Hall of Fame | 56% |
Should I use Tireless Defender?
If you are an on ball lock then getting this badge on gold has a solid return. However, if you mostly guard a corner or are a big man you probably do not need this badge.
Park
Stamina is a lesser concern in park. On ball locks only.
Recommended Level: Gold
ProAm
Stamina plays a larger role in ProAm and teams are more likely to have a dedicated lock. If you're the lock take it, otherwise pass.
Recommended Level: Gold
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