Many players believe the Dimer badge does more than just boost shot percentages for teammates. Some claim it affects pass speed, catch animations, and even helps prevent passing lane steals. Let's get into the details. Buy NBA 2k25 MT at U4GM, use "harry" coupons for an extra 5% off!

Does the Dimer Badge Improve Pass Speed?
One of the popular misconceptions is that the Dimer badge increases pass speed. However, after testing passes both without the badge and with the Dimer badge at Legend level, the results showed no difference in pass speed. This firmly debunks the idea that the Dimer badge makes your passes faster.

Does the Dimer Badge Improve Catch Animations?
Another myth is that the Dimer badge improves catch animations, making it easier for teammates to secure passes cleanly. To test this, I made 70 passes each for no badge and the Legend-level badge, scoring the catch animations on a scale:
- 3 points for a clean catch,
- 2 points for a reach to secure the ball,
- 1 point for a fumbled catch.

The difference between no badge and Legend was minimal and likely within the margin of error. The data shows that the Dimer badge does not significantly affect catch animations.

Does the Dimer Badge Speed Up the Receiver's Shot Release?
A common belief is that the Dimer badge speeds up the receiver's shot release after receiving a pass. After rigorous testing, the results revealed no difference in shot release speed whether the Dimer badge was equipped or not. The Dimer badge does not affect the timing of the shot itself.

Bonus Tip: The Importance of Hands Rating
While the Dimer badge doesn't affect shot speed, players with a higher hands rating were able to transition more quickly from catch to shot. This effect is based on the player's attributes rather than the Dimer badge.

Does the Dimer Badge Prevent Passing Lane Steals?
With the removal of the Needle Threader badge in NBA 2K25, some players believe the Dimer badge helps reduce passing lane steals. However, after a series of tests, including scenarios with and without the Dimer badge at Legend level, there was no significant reduction in passing lane steals. The badge does not offer extra protection against defenders intercepting passes.

The Truth About the Dimer Badge: What It Really Does
After extensive testing, it's clear that the Dimer badge's main function is exactly as described: it boosts the shot percentage of teammates who attempt a shot immediately after receiving a pass from the badge holder. It does not influence pass speed, catch animations, shot release speed, or the likelihood of passing lane steals.

If you're focused on improving your team's shooting efficiency, the Dimer badge is still a valuable asset. Just keep in mind that its impact is purely about increasing the receiver's shot success rate.

The Dimer badge remains one of the top playmaking tools in NBA 2K25 for setting up your teammates to score. However, its role is specifically tied to enhancing shot percentages, not other aspects of passing or defense.