yahoo - 5/21/2026 12:14:25 AM - GMT (+2 )
Wemby-mania is here!
And Topps is capitalizing on it.
The trading card company announced on Wednesday, May 20 that it got possession of a game-used ball from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Yes, the double-overtime matchup where Victor Wembanyama recorded a historic 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Topps will feature a portion of the ball in trading cards of the Spurs center and his teammate, guard Dylan Harper, with a printed autograph. Harper, who is a rookie, also had a standout night with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player to notch a prestigious 4x5 game in the NBA playoffs.
The special edition cards will be released randomly to customers who purchase the Topps Now cards commemorating each player's landmark performance. The collectible items are on sale now at the Topps website through Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. ET and for $11.99.
And that's not all! The day before, Topps said that it had acquired one of the nets from the heart-pounding matchup and it will be used in a one-of-one Wembanyama card, with the French star's autograph. Similar to the cards with the rock, the net autographed card will be given to a random customer acquiring the Defensive Player of the Year's Topps Now card.
The hype around Wembanyama is so high right now even Wendy's was considering changing its name and menu to honor the Spurs star.
Topps also made headlines earlier this month when FIFA switched its longtime collectibles partnership with Panini to join the Fanatics-owned brand.
Game 2 of the Western Conference finals tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Topps releases special edition Victor Wembanyama ball and net cards
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