Top Shot 50 will be the first Legendary Set hand-picked by the players and fans

Vancouver - October 26, 2022 - NBA Top Shot, the official home for on-court highlights of the NBA that fans can own, and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have partnered to launch Top Shot 50, a campaign that will celebrate the 50 players who define the 2022-23 season through the plays that highlight their greatness.

The Top Shot 50 player list will be selected by dozens of players representing the NBPA, including the executive committee. Fans will have an opportunity to get in on the action by selecting the best Moments of these chosen players from the season. Following the conclusion of the regular season, these top 50 plays – one from each player in the Top Shot 50 – will be released as Top Shot’s flagship Legendary set for the 2022-23 season.

This collaboration gives the players, for the first time, a voice in determining who they believe are the most impactful players of the season.

“Top Shot 50 is changing the game again for NBA fans,” said NBPA Secretary-Treasurer Harrison Barnes. “For the first time players and fans will be able to interact and collaborate on which Moments end up in their favorite Top Shot packs. At the union, we are always looking for new opportunities to connect with our fans and Dapper Labs is providing innovative ways to do that - taking digital collectibles to the next level. Can’t wait to see what fans vote on throughout this year.”

Groups of ten players will be selected to the Top Shot 50 at five different times throughout the season, starting in December and concluding in April. Once selected to the growing Top Shot 50 list, a player will be accompanied by one of their top highlights, chosen in partnership with the NBA and NBPA. That play becomes the leading candidate for their best play of the season.

As the season progresses and players one-up their current top play, fans, collectors and the basketball community at large will have the opportunity to vote on which highlight they think best defines each Top 50 player’s season.

“We’re excited to introduce an opportunity for players and fans to come together to celebrate the best players and best plays of this season,” said Jayne Peressini, GM of NBA Top Shot. “Top Shot 50 gives fans real skin in the game, letting them not only vote on the plays that they value most, but also the ability to own those Moments forever, something only possible through the power of Top Shot.”

Fans can stay involved with Top Shot 50 throughout the year by visiting about.nbatopshot.com/top-shot-50.

About Dapper Labs:

Dapper Labs uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. Dapper Labs' current studio partners include the NFL, NFLPA, NBPA, WNBA, WNBPA, LaLiga, Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Genies and UFC. Notable investors in Dapper Labs include Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. For more about Dapper Labs' products and mission, visit dapperlabs.com.

About the NBPA

The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally.

The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, or counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the for-profit subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the players’ group licensing rights.

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members, the NBPA Foundation provides support and assistance to persons, communities, and organizations around the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.

About THINK450

THINK450 is the innovation and partnership engine of the NBPA, dedicated to uncovering shared interests between the 450 players and leading brands to build more engaging partnerships. Together with its partners, THINK450 creates innovative ideas that engage fans, stir them to action, and earn brands the right to participate in cultural conversations. For more information, visit THINK450.com .