Sale of Victor Wembanyama rookie card crushes record by millions
A Victor Wembanyama rookie card has set a new record by selling for $5.11 million. This sale surpasses the previous record for a non-autographed NBA card and highlights the booming card-collecting market. The buyer believes Wembanyama has the potential to become one of the greatest athletes in basketball history.
- ▪The card sold for $5.11 million, breaking the record for the most expensive sale of a non-autographed NBA card.
- ▪The previous record for a Wembanyama card was $860,100 for a different one-of-one card.
- ▪The buyer expressed confidence in Wembanyama's potential to exceed the ceilings of other anticipated superstars.
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