Bandai Spirits has revealed Portgas D. Ace from One Piece as the next character in its official NBA collaboration figure series, outfitted in a New York Knicks uniform. The figure, part of the Master Stars Piece collection, shows Ace mid-jump as if about to slam dunk, with a jersey number referencing his birthday. This news arrives as the real Knicks maintain strong form, having recently beaten the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on June 14, 2026, and currently riding a four-game winning streak with a 4W-1L record in their last five outings.
What does the New York Knicks Ace figure look like?
The figure captures Ace in a dynamic basketball pose. He wears a full Knicks uniform and his iconic beaded necklace. His jersey bears the number "0101," a clever nod to his canonical birthday within the One Piece story. Standing about 27 centimeters tall, which is roughly 10.6 inches, the collectible includes a base. Pre-orders are open now through retailers like Jump Ichiban, with a scheduled release date in February 2027. The retail price in Japan is set at 12,100 yen, or approximately 76 US dollars.
Why is this crossover significant for fans?
This collaboration merges two massive global fanbases. The NBA's partnership with One Piece represents one of the most ambitious international crossovers in modern sports history. For Knicks supporters and anime collectors, it offers a unique piece of merchandise. The series already includes other popular characters like Gear 5 Luffy as a Los Angeles Laker and Enel as an Oklahoma City Thunder. Several figures in the collection have already sold out, indicating high demand. You can track the Knicks' actual performance and upcoming games on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page.
What other One Piece characters are joining the NBA series?
The Master Stars Piece series will feature a total of 11 unique figures. The first wave, available for pre-order since April, includes Enel as the Oklahoma City Thunder for an October 2026 release. Gear 5 Luffy as a Laker is also part of this initial group. Future waves will introduce Red-Haired Shanks for the Chicago Bulls, Nami for the Denver Nuggets, and Sanji for the Indiana Pacers. Trafalgar Law will represent the Golden State Warriors and is slated for release in January 2027, just before Ace. Yamato and Sabo will round out the series for the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively.
How does this relate to other One Piece and NBA projects?
This figure series is not the only crossover effort. The collaboration kicked off earlier in 2026 with a plush collection featuring Tony Tony Chopper. Separately, Banpresto's S.H. Figuarts line has announced a figure series dedicated solely to Monkey D. Luffy wearing various team jerseys, including one for the New York Knicks. These releases create multiple entry points for fans. They highlight the expanding relationship between the basketball league and the iconic anime franchise. The Knicks' involvement in these pop culture projects coincides with a positive period on the court, as shown by their recent 4W-0D-1L form.
