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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo bringing his favorite sports cards to collectors at Arena Club
As an NBA champion and two-time league MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo has played with and against some of the best basketball players in the world, many whom he has developed a deep admiration for.
The “Greek Freak” is also a fan of other sports and athletes, especially soccer stars from around the world.
Giannis will share his love for the basketball players and athletes he respects most through a new partnership with sports card company Arena Club.
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Arena Club is launching its first Giannis Slab Pack on Dec. 19. The limited-edition pack—curated personally by Giannis—features players he has competed with, players he deeply admires and a selection of Giannis-exclusive collectibles that will appear as redemption cards inside the pack.
The drop marks the first time Giannis has collaborated with a collectibles company to design and assemble a curated pack experience. This first release focuses on basketball, with additional Giannis-curated sports slated for the future.
“Being able to personally select athletes across basketball, football, baseball and soccer makes this partnership special. I wanted it to reflect the players I respect, not just in the NBA but across all sports,” Giannis said through Arena Club. “I was able to include some of my favorite athletes, and each card showcases the talent, the stories and the energy that make sports great. Partnering with a brand that truly fits who I am makes it even more meaningful, and I’m excited for fans to connect with this collection the way I do.”
“Having Giannis hand-pick the players in this limited-edition Slab Pack taps into two of our favorite things about collecting: the anticipation of discovering something special, and the memories invoked of players both current and retired,” said Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, co-founder of Arena Club. “We’re looking forward to bringing this to the Arena Club community.”
The Giannis Slab Pack represents the next evolution of Arena Club’s Slab Packs, the modern alternative to traditional, physical trading card packs. The announcement continues Arena Club’s year of expansion following partnerships with eBay, Yahoo and other sports personalities.
“This year not only showed how far we at Arena Club have come, but also how the hobby has truly arrived,” Arena Club CEO and Co-Founder Brian Lee said. “Collecting is no longer a simple pastime. It is a global market with staying power. The Giannis Slab Pack reflects that evolution—built for a new generation that values trust, a creator-driven moment connecting collectors to an all-time GOAT.”
The Giannis Slab Pack will be available starting Dec. 19 with limited quantities released during its initial run. Additional pack details, card lists and redemption items will be revealed closer to launch.
