Panini America Celebrates Kobe’s Hall of Fame Nod By Appreciating Mamba’s Trading Card Majesty
Kobe Bryant was so much more than just one of the greatest basketball players we've ever seen. He was an unparalleled competitor. A ruthless big-game closer with a made-for-Hollywood smile and a flair for the dramatic. He was the consummate alpha male. A hero. A villain. A sinister sniper on the court, a gentleman off it and a captivating, charismatic…
Panini America Releases Statement on the Passing of Los Angeles Lakers Legend and Company Ambassador Kobe Bryant
IRVING, Texas (January 27, 2020) – Panini America officials, like the rest of the world, are devastated by Sunday’s news of the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others as the result of a helicopter crash. The company has maintained an exclusive relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers legend since 2009, when it made Bryant its global…
Panini America and Beckett Media Team Up to Rank Most Collectible NBA Franchises
Panini America, the world leader in licensed sports and entertainment collectibles and the exclusive trading card partner of the NBA and NBA Players, and Beckett Media, the leading authority for news and pricing related to the sports card industry, today announced a partnership for a unique program called “30 Teams/30 Weeks” that will run through the rest of the NBA…
The Imminence of Eminence: Gallery Offers Final Pre-Release Look at Kobe Eminence
Tomorrow, Panini America and Kobe Bryant will make trading card history with the official release of Kobe Eminence, an unprecedented collecting experience that delivers a stunning tribute to the celebrated career of the Los Angeles Lakers icon and NBA legend. The cards produced for the Kobe Eminence collection -- whether they're autographed or gilded or fitted with diamonds, gold, platinum or…
Panini America Provides Revealing Glimpse Inside Upcoming Kobe Eminence Product
By now, the collecting world is keenly aware of Panini America's history-making Kobe Eminence product set to release later this month. You've seen a few sneak peeks here on The Knight's Lance. You've seen glimpses on our Instagram feed and on our YouTube channel. But believe us when we tell you: There is so much more to see. And over…
Kobe Says: The Black Mamba Talks His Final Game, 81 Points and Panini Eminence
For the last few weeks, the sports collectibles industry has been buzzing about Panini America's upcoming Kobe Eminence product that honors the historic career of Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon Kobe Bryant. Prior to the initial product announcement and Monday's dual-jersey retirement ceremony, Panini America's Brian Bayne and Alex Carbajal spent some quality time with Bryant in the…
His Eminence: Panini America, Kobe Bryant Team Up for Historic Eminence Collection
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the most collected athletes on the planet. His majestic image and accomplishments have adorned seemingly countless spectacular trading cards during the last two decades. But there have never been Kobe trading cards quite like this. Later this month and in advance of Kobe’s dual jersey retirement at the Staples Center…
Larger than Life: Shaquille O’Neal Comes Up Big During 2017 NBA Player of the Day Event
On the court or in your living room, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is all about making an impression. He always has been, really -- at least since he first stepped those mammoth size-22 feet into the NBA. Simply, from his size to his personality to his smile, Shaq is larger than life. He was that way on the court in…
California’s MVP Sports Cards Preparing for Shaq, NBA Player of the Day Grand Finale
Tomorrow night in Laguna Hills, Calif., NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will make his presence felt in the hobby in a huge way when he helps Panini America deliver the 2017 NBA Player of the Day grand prize to 15-year-old collector Bryce McMahon and MVP Sports Cards. You may recall that McMahon, the grand-prize winner in this year's promotion, was on…
Panini Authentic Honoring Kobe Bryant Day 2017 with 24% Savings on 24 Items
Twenty-four unique pieces of Kobe Bryant memorabilia. Twenty-four percent off each. That's the short summation of how Panini Authentic is celebrating Kobe Bryant Day today as basketball fans across the globe honor one of the greatest players of all time. The resulting great deals over at Panini Authentic makes today one of the greatest shopping days of the year for…