The NBA season’s second week is here, bringing fresh updates to keep you excited all season long!
Here are just a few ways we’re enhancing the collectibles and solidifying NBA Top Shot as the future of NBA entertainment. This list is jam packed with excitement, but stay tuned because November will bring even more exciting updates and upgrades to the experience.
This season, Moments across every tier will feature in-arena audio. From the roar of the crowd on buzzer-beaters to the squeak of sneakers on a backdoor cut, the sounds of NBA action will make each Moment feel more immersive than ever before. Look out for these Moments coming as early as this week!
We’ve all been there. You’re watching a game, and suddenly, something so incredible happens you jump up from your seat. You lived the Moment. You want the Moment. You need the Moment.
This season, our goal is to bring viral Moments from the court to your collection faster than ever. You may have already noticed this, with LeBron James’ Metallic Gold LE Moment dropping just hours after his season debut alongside Bronny James. More of these trending viral events will show up in product in record time this season.
To complement these viral Moments, we’re looking to supplement the fan experience by making Top Shot synonymous with engagement and action. When zeitgeist events happen around the NBA, we’ll look to give fans ways to engage through trade-ins, challenges, and relevant pack offerings that lean into the story of the NBA action.
On the WNBA side, we leaned heavily into a trade-in system that made new Moments available for those who traded in relevant Moments from their collections. Through this trade-in system, we saw an uptick in newly released supply helped lead to an uptick in average sale price for both existing Legendary and Rare WNBA Moments from the players involved.
This approach allows us to release top NBA Moments while keeping a stronger economy as a top priority. Expect more trade-in opportunities and utility for collectors as new Moments roll out throughout the season.
Look forward to weekly premium drops, featuring thematic releases like the recent Rookie Debut drop and timely exclusive premium packs that feature standout Moments from recent NBA action. Some weeks will include Moments from multiple sets, such as our flagship Rare set, Metallic Gold LE, and other fan favorites including Throwdowns, For the Win, and the highly anticipated return of Denied!
These premium drops will be paired with an always-on Arcade experience, providing a consistent way for fans to engage, trade in Moments for rewards, rip packs, and hunt for the biggest grails from NBA history.
In the last few months, we’ve held exclusive and special video hangouts for fans with NBA legends like Larry Bird and impact players like Myles Turner, Trey Murphy, and Cason Wallace. Expect to see a whole lot more of these experiences throughout the season.
Next up, we’re excited to share that Chicago Bulls legend Joakim Noah will be joining us and select top fans for an exclusive hangout on Monday, November 11. More information will be shared on this next, but -- again -- expect to see these types of events become the norm on Top Shot.
Our upgraded search functionality makes it easy to find exactly what you’re after. We’re constantly improving the capabilities, so share your suggestions with us at mailbag@nbatopshot.com.
We’ve also partnered with our friends at Livetoken to enhance your offers experience on Top Shot.
The Offer Terminal on LiveToken lets collectors track which Moments receive the most offers, spot Moments with the largest spread between high offer and low ask, and even see which Moments specific collectors are targeting with offers. It's an incredible tool and free resource for collectors to enjoy.
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That's it for this update, but as we said, we couldn't be more excited about the season ahead. Stay tuned for even more updates and upgrades coming in November, but in the meantime, set your Fast Break lineups, participate in some of these awesome challenges, rip some packs, and let's have some fun.
