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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Dapper Labs launched the NBA All-Star VIP Pass NFT Auction and Giveaway, featuring 30 unique NFTs representing every NBA team that grants a VIP pass for the ultimate fan experience in the next five NBA All-Stars.
Hosted on NBA Top Shot, a lucky NBA fan will win an additional All-Star VIP Pass NFT, representing the NBA, through a giveaway that tips off today.
NBA fans in the US and Canada can enter the giveaway for free until February 21 with an existing or new NBA Top Shot account.
During the NBA broadcast, fans will see an exclusive QR code which will grant an extra entry into the giveaway.
Another exclusive QR code will appear on-screen during the All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 20 that, when scanned, gives fans five entries into the giveaway for a chance to win.
Additionally, those who purchase on through February 21 will also earn five entries into the giveaway. The winner will be selected on March 8.
The owners of each NFT will receive one of the league’s most expansive experiential benefits packages to date for each of the next five NBA All-Stars, starting with NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City.
The 30 auctions, which are available to enter for all Top Shot users, tips off February 23. One NFT auction will launch per day.
