PANINI AMERICA SIGNS SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER TO AN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR AUTOGRAPHED TRADING CARDS AND MEMORABILIA
Irving, TX – July 25, 2024 – Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company and the official trading card partner of the NBA, has announced an exclusive agreement with Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for autographed trading cards and memorabilia.
The multi-year agreement will include a wide variety of products featuring the two-time All-NBA first team selection, with the first offering of authentic autographed memorabilia including basketballs, jerseys and prints launching today at www.paniniamerica.net.
“Shai is one of the most exciting and dynamic players in the NBA,” said Jason Howarth, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Athlete Relations for Panini America. “This partnership is a natural fit and we are excited to provide his fans with exclusive autographed memorabilia and can’t wait to see him in our upcoming trading card products.”
Gilgeous-Alexander is a two-time NBA All-Star and was the runner-up for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award this season. The 6’ 6” Hamilton, Ontario native was third in the NBA in scoring with 30.1 points per game, and also tied for the league lead in steals per game.
About Panini America
Panini America is a subsidiary of The Panini Group, established over 60 years ago in Modena, Italy with subsidiaries throughout Europe, Latin America and the United States. Panini is the world leader in officially licensed collectibles and is the most significant publisher of collectibles in the U.S., with official licenses for NFL, NFLPA, NBA, NBPA, NASCAR, FIFA, LIV Golf, WWE, the Professional Fighters League, College, Disney and other key properties from many other licensors. Panini is also the exclusive trading card and sticker partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Elite 11 and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.
Panini has distribution channels in more than 150 countries and employs a staff of over 1,200. For more information visit us at www.paniniamerica.net, www.paninigroup.com or
http://blog.paniniamerica.net/. You can also follow Panini America on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
