This guide provides a quick reference for the current exclusive autograph and memorabilia deals for some of the biggest names in the collectibles space, focusing on the two major players: Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic/Topps) and Panini America.
Featured Exclusives (NBA/Basketball)
| Athlete | Exclusive Company | Notes for Collectors |
| LeBron James | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic/Topps) | All autographed memorabilia and trading cards (via Topps) are exclusive to the Fanatics ecosystem. |
| Stephen Curry | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic/Topps) | His exclusive partnership with Fanatics covers both signed memorabilia and trading card autographs. |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic/Topps) | The “Greek Freak” is exclusive for all officially licensed autographed items and trading cards. |
| Cooper Flagg | Fanatics (Fanatics Collectibles/Topps) | Signed a major pre-NBA deal with Fanatics for all his autographed cards and memorabilia. |
| Luka DonΔiΔ | Panini (Panini Authentic) | Signed to an exclusive, multi-year deal for his autographs and signed memorabilia with Panini America. |
| V.J. Edgecombe | Panini | A key young talent with an exclusive trading card relationship with Panini. |
Major Athlete Exclusives (Other Sports)
| Athlete | Sport/League | Exclusive Company | Notes for Collectors |
| Shohei Ohtani | MLB | Fanatics (Fanatics/Topps) | Exclusive deal covers both autographed memorabilia (Fanatics) and trading card autographs (Topps). |
| Tom Brady | NFL (Retired) | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic) | His entire catalog of authenticated memorabilia and autographs is exclusive to Fanatics. |
| Joe Burrow | NFL | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic) | One of the biggest young quarterbacks, exclusive to Fanatics for memorabilia and autographs. |
| Arch Manning | College Football | Panini | Holds an exclusive multi-year deal with Panini for both trading cards and autographed memorabilia (NIL). |
| Max Verstappen | Formula 1 | Fanatics (Fanatics/Topps) | Global partnership for merchandise, apparel, and collectibles/trading cards. |
| Sabrina Ionescu | WNBA | Fanatics (Fanatics Authentic) | A top WNBA star with an exclusive Fanatics memorabilia deal. |
π‘ Why Collector’s Should Care
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Exclusivity Guarantees: An exclusive deal means an athlete’s authentic, licensed autographs are guaranteed to only appear in the products or on the authenticated memorabilia of that specific company.
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Trading Card Chase: These deals dictate where highly sought-after autographed cards will be found.
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Memorabilia Authenticity: Buying autographed items from the exclusive partner is the primary way to ensure verifiable authenticity and protect the value of your collectible.
I will add to this list as I see fit.
Nikola Jokic – Fanatics
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Fanatics