Victor Wembanyama Rookie Basketball Card 2023 Panini Mosaic No. 12 - Excellent Condition, See Photos - Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Victor Wembanyama, nicknamed "Wemby" and "The Alien," is a towering 7-foot-3 French professional basketball player currently making waves in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. Drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA draft, Wembanyama has quickly established himself as a unique force in the league due to his rare combination of height, length, agility, ball-handling skills, and shooting range. In his rookie season (2023-2024), he unanimously earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, showcasing his immediate impact on both ends of the court. Through 46 games in his sophomore 2024-2025 season, Wembanyama averaged an impressive 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.8 blocks per game, earning his first NBA All-Star selection. Despite missing a significant portion of the end of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, his per-game statistics highlight his exceptional talent and potential to become a dominant force in the NBA for years to come.
