Point guards, and more important, shooting guards
Point guards, and more important, shooting guards, small and power forwards, must be wearing an Clamps badge. Clamps was probably the best badge for NBA 2K21 and it's back for 2K22. Clamps increases the holders' power to 2K22 MT stay ahead of the ball's handler on the sidelines.
Clamp holders are able to cut faster moves and are more efficient when bumping into the ball's handler. This badge is vital for anyone who wants to have a chance of stopping sharp-shooting guards and forwards with an issue with dropping mid-range shots. This badge will let you remain in front, and give you greater chance of getting hands in front and preventing shooting with a straight shot.
Most players could use this badge. But big men, especially, could be using the Intimidator badge. Players who are matched up with players with the badge Intimidator will have the lowest success rate when trying to shoot a shot that is contested. It is essential to challenge shots in stopping baskets, however an extra boost might be beneficial. Try to include this badge into your game if you can.
Post Lockdown is yet another badge big players will require when playing NBA 2K22. This badge enhances defenders' ability to block post moves and backdowns. Power forwards and centers will need plenty of help when playing defense, so this badge must be of your top choices. It's useful if you play with players the group of players who are averse to post-moves.
Yes, this is essentially the most important badge you can have if you're large. Rebound Chaser will increase the ability of the holder to Buy MT 2K22 find rebounds at longer distances. For most of the time will give the person who holds it the advantage of rebounding in a large way over the players who do not.