2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Night

Player of the Night for 2025-26 Opening Night

Every NBA season begins with fresh energy, but this year’s opening night carried something special — the debut of NBA Topps NOW®, where unforgettable performances are captured the moment they happen. As the new era of real-time collecting tips off, one player set the tone with a performance worthy of the first Player of the Night honor.

RIPPED’s NBA Topps NOW Player of the Night highlights the standout performance from the previous night’s NBA action, tying it directly to the Topps NOW card drop. Opening Night 2025–26 belongs to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — his card is live now on Topps NOW for a limited time only.

2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Card 1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® FAQs

• What is RIPPED’s NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Night?
  • A recurring RIPPED feature spotlighting the top NBA performance from the previous night and its corresponding Topps NOW card
• What is the Topps NOW® NBA Edition?
  • The TOPPS NOW NBA Edition brings the same real-time concept to basketball—turning standout plays, record-breaking performances, and buzzer-beaters into official trading cards within hours. Each release follows the same limited-time, print-on-demand format as the original TOPPS NOW.
• How often does the feature update?
  • After each night of NBA games throughout the season, RIPPED selects one player to feature.
• Where can I buy the featured card?
  • Cards are available on Topps.com during their limited Buy Window. Each article includes a link to the live drop.
• Why start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
  • His Opening Night performance stood out league-wide and anchored the first Topps NOW NBA card of the season

Key Facts

• RIPPED launches its new NBA Topps NOW Player of the Night series.
• Opening Night honoree: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Card #1).
• New feature will update after each NBA slate.
• Perfect for collectors tracking Topps NOW NBA moments.

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