CLEVELAND — The NBA is giving fans a chance to own a piece of the league’s history. 

QR codes are scattered around Cleveland that provide access to purchase special NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Cleveland is the host city for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

“It’s a digital collectible,” said NBA Senior Vice President of Global Events Joseph Graziano. “Like any collectible or trading card, what it allows you to do is to have a piece of ownership for a special moment.”

Moments like when the NBA All Stars previously played in the Buckeye State. Graziano said Ohio’s played a big part in the league’s past and present. 

“We’ve had some of the most memorable moments in All Star history happen right here in Cleveland,” he said. “Our 35th anniversary, our 50th anniversary and now celebrating our 75th anniversary.”

He said the NFTs are another milestone. 

“We don’t know of anybody who’s ever launched a city-wide shopable art gallery, and we think this is truly going to set the standard,” he said. 

The collectibles let fans in on the action and help shine a spotlight on Cleveland. 

“Right now, Cleveland’s the home of the NBA,” Graziano said. “This is our home and this is a great part of telling that story and inviting people into that home. 

The QR codes are located inside The Arcade and nine other spots in the city. 

Two versions are available to purchase. The “NBA Edition” is available for $20.22, and the “Diamond Edition” is available for $750 and comes with a miniature physical replica of the court. 

The NBA is donating $100,000 from the proceeds to the Funders Collaborative on COVID Recovery, which helps support the community as it recovers from the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.