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NBA Introduces Award Winner Patches for Opening Night

10/21/2025

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) will launch patches for award winners on opening night of the 2025-26 season to establish a new league tradition.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (MVP), Evan Mobley (Defensive Player of the Year), and Stephon Castle (Rookie of the Year) will wear patches above the Nike swoosh.
The patches will be worn only for the season debut.
Thirty-five players, including All-NBA and All-Defensive members, will participate, and Sotheby's will auction the game-worn jerseys.

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) will launch patches for award winners on opening night of the 2025-26 season to establish a new league tradition.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (MVP), Evan Mobley (Defensive Player of the Year), and Stephon Castle (Rookie of the Year) will wear patches above the Nike swoosh.
The patches will be worn only for the season debut.
Thirty-five players, including All-NBA and All-Defensive members, will participate, and Sotheby's will auction the game-worn jerseys.