Summary
Evan Mobley, a player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, will wear a special gold patch on his jersey for the 2025-26 NBA season. This patch is given to players who won major awards like Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year. The NBA, Topps, and Fanatics Collectibles have teamed up to use these patches to create exclusive trading cards.
Key Facts
- Evan Mobley will wear a gold NBA Logoman patch as a mark of his Defensive Player of the Year win.
- The program includes three players: Mobley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Most Valuable Player), and Stephon Castle (Rookie of the Year).
- The gold patches will be turned into unique trading cards by Fanatics Collectibles and Topps.
- Mobley's defensive skills were crucial to the Cavaliers' success in the Eastern Conference last season.
- This program signifies the return of Topps as the NBA's official trading card partner since 2010.
- Mobley’s gold patch is similar to Major League Baseball's gold logo for MVP and Cy Young winners.
- The initiative aims to connect NBA memorabilia with storytelling, enriching fan experiences.
- The patches are expected to become valuable collectibles, with examples from other sports selling for high prices.
