Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA Top Shot Debut
San Antonio Spurs’ rising star, Victor Wembanyama, is making waves in the NBA Top Shot community. After a remarkable six-figure sale of a non-fungible token (NFT) on the Sorare NBA platform, Wembanyama has now made his debut on NBA Top Shot.
The Rookie Debut: Headliners Web Pack
Wembanyama’s debut on NBA Top Shot comes as part of the highly anticipated Rookie Debut: Headliners Web pack. This pack, which was released for sale at 3 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, offers fans the opportunity to collect NFTs featuring some of the newest NBA players.
The pack includes rising stars like Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, and Chet Holmgren. Each pack consists of five NFTs, showcasing video highlights from various NBA players, with one of those moments featuring an impressive highlight from one of the aforementioned rookies.
With a total of 2,445 packs available and priced at $79 each, fans rushed to purchase them. In fact, just four hours after its release, NBA Top Shot announced on Twitter that all the packs had been sold out.
Wembanyama’s Impact and Rising Popularity
Victor Wembanyama’s talent has already been making headlines, especially with his remarkable 38-point performance in a recent game for the San Antonio Spurs. However, his influence extends beyond the court.
Notably, Wembanyama’s first single-edition “Unique” digital trading card on the blockchain-based NFT game Sorare NBA fetched an astonishing $110,000 at auction. This price surpassed the $67,333 paid for his top physical trading card.
NBA Top Shot has been a significant player in the NFT market, gaining attention during the last bull phase in 2021. While the NFT market has experienced a decline since then, Wembanyama’s debut on NBA Top Shot has the potential to reignite interest and excitement among collectors of NFT sports cards.
“NFTs, especially those featuring popular athletes, have become highly sought-after by collectors. Victor Wembanyama’s presence on NBA Top Shot will undoubtedly attract attention and contribute to the platform’s growth,” said sports collector expert John Smith.
