NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards has joined Spades Plus for a major collaboration between the legendary shooting guard and Zynga’s popular mobile cards game.

The partnership will bring Edwards into the Spades Plus community through exclusive content across social media, including his hit YouTube series, Year 6 with Anthony, which gives fans a look at his life and interests away from the basketball court. As part of the partnership, fans will also get to see another side of one of basketball’s biggest stars and how his competitive streak carries over when the cards are dealt.

For more than a decade, Spades Plus has brought players together through a digital take on one of the world’s most enduring social card games. That sense of connection and friendly competition is also what makes Edwards a natural fit for the Spades Plus family. His passion for the game and authentic connection to the culture surrounding Spades make this collaboration about more than simply seeing a familiar face at the table.

Spades has long been more than just a card game. Passed down through generations, the game is a tradition built around conversations and community that is shared among friends, families, and communities worldwide. Spades Plus has carried that tradition into the digital world, creating a place where millions of players can experience the game together wherever they are.

With Edwards joining the table, Spades Plus is looking to introduce that experience to an even broader audience while celebrating the culture and community that have made Spades a classic. Edwards’ passion, competitive spirit, and true connection with our community make him the perfect partner to celebrate the culture that has made our card classic so special.

We’re excited for players and fans alike to follow along in-game and across social media to see what happens when one of basketball’s brightest stars tries his hand at a new game.

– Buğra Koç, General Manager, Zynga Casual Cards Studio