November 22, (THEWILL) – A Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs jersey from his NBA debut has shattered records, selling at auction for $762,000 – more than five times the initial estimate. The teenage basketball prodigy donned the jersey for the second half of his first NBA game in October 2023.
Dubbed the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, the 7ft Frenchman has attracted astonishing sums for memorabilia linked to his fledging career. An NFT trading card sold for nearly $110,000 this month, whilst a summer league jersey fetched over $60,000.
The $762,000 figure dwarfs previous records for a rookie’s debut jersey. It reflects the phenomenal anticipation surrounding the 19-year-old, considered a generational talent. He is averaging 19 points and nine rebounds per game for San Antonio this season.
Wembanyama’s individual performances have wowed fans, although they have yet to translate into team success. However, the extraordinary price paid for his debut jersey suggests confidence that his early dominance will soon lift the Spurs up the Western Conference standings.
The sale highlights the esteem and intrigue that has enveloped Wembanyama since his teens. As he continues to light up the NBA this season, fans are expecting more astonishing results and perhaps higher numbers at memorabilia auctions.
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