Topps bought 48,654 copies of the 2023 Topps Now #472 card of Wembanyama’s first pitch, and it was the preferred pitcher card PSA graded thus far this season. PSA has graded 1,600 copies of that Wembanyama card, whereas MLB gamers have a number of playing cards for grading. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ranked first because the participant with essentially the most playing cards in complete graded at 56,500, whereas the Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz was second with 26,700 playing cards graded. Skenes marked the pitcher with essentially the most playing cards graded at 9,000. Final month, Topps launched a Wembanyama autograph “First Pitch” card within the 2024 Topps Sequence 2.
Supply: New York Occasions
Supply: New York Occasions
What’s the thrill on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wembanyama in Paris #Olympics has historical past written throughout
pic.twitter.com/FGyZqRi3fg – 9:27 AM
Wembanyama in Paris #Olympics has historical past written throughout
pic.twitter.com/FGyZqRi3fg – 9:27 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Turkey shot 1-24 from the sphere when Victor Wembanyama was on the court docket 🤯 pic.twitter.com/s8epeGG2Qg – 1:00 AM
Turkey shot 1-24 from the sphere when Victor Wembanyama was on the court docket 🤯 pic.twitter.com/s8epeGG2Qg – 1:00 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
French nationwide group tried to tug a ‘rookie’ prank on Victor Wembanyama 😆
pic.twitter.com/wkyxmFBIAC – 12:39 AM
French nationwide group tried to tug a ‘rookie’ prank on Victor Wembanyama 😆
pic.twitter.com/wkyxmFBIAC – 12:39 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Does France have the BEST big-man duo within the 2024 Olympics with Wemby and Rudy Gobert? 🤔🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/N5R6Z8tjSi – 10:38 PM
Does France have the BEST big-man duo within the 2024 Olympics with Wemby and Rudy Gobert? 🤔🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/N5R6Z8tjSi – 10:38 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Gobert and Wemby duo placed on a present towards Turkey on France’s first prep recreation
eurohoops.internet/en/olympic-gam… – 5:58 PM
Gobert and Wemby duo placed on a present towards Turkey on France’s first prep recreation
eurohoops.internet/en/olympic-gam… – 5:58 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Victor Wembanyama placed on present in pre-Olympics exhibition vs. Turkey
nbcsports.com/nba/information/watch… – 5:17 PM
Watch Victor Wembanyama placed on present in pre-Olympics exhibition vs. Turkey
nbcsports.com/nba/information/watch… – 5:17 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Simply think about what Victor Wembanyama goes to study from Chris Paul.” 🧠
@KendrickPerkins says CP3 will assist the Spurs make the play-in subsequent season 👀 pic.twitter.com/MrFgZwb41z – 4:46 PM
“Simply think about what Victor Wembanyama goes to study from Chris Paul.” 🧠
@KendrickPerkins says CP3 will assist the Spurs make the play-in subsequent season 👀 pic.twitter.com/MrFgZwb41z – 4:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama with the reverse alley-oop dunk in a pleasant recreation? 😳🇫🇷
pic.twitter.com/inchgYprSt – 4:06 PM
Victor Wembanyama with the reverse alley-oop dunk in a pleasant recreation? 😳🇫🇷
pic.twitter.com/inchgYprSt – 4:06 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wembanyama warming up for the primary prep recreation of France by taking pictures threes
pic.twitter.com/KNCxQZGejs – 2:34 PM
Wembanyama warming up for the primary prep recreation of France by taking pictures threes
pic.twitter.com/KNCxQZGejs – 2:34 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
I requested Sidy Cissoko if he gave the 20 kilos he says he’s dropped to Wemby. He replied: “Nah, he’s getting sturdy…He appears like he too is rising up, sooner or later he appears like he’s 7-3, 7-4, and the subsequent day, he’s like 7-5. So we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine it out.” – 4:56 PM
I requested Sidy Cissoko if he gave the 20 kilos he says he’s dropped to Wemby. He replied: “Nah, he’s getting sturdy…He appears like he too is rising up, sooner or later he appears like he’s 7-3, 7-4, and the subsequent day, he’s like 7-5. So we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine it out.” – 4:56 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Sidy Cissoko says Wemby has gotten stronger and likewise, he all the time appears like he’s getting taller: “He appears like he’s nonetheless rising up, sooner or later he appears like he’s 7’3”, 7’4”, and the subsequent day, he’s like 7’5”, so we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine.” – 3:06 PM
Sidy Cissoko says Wemby has gotten stronger and likewise, he all the time appears like he’s getting taller: “He appears like he’s nonetheless rising up, sooner or later he appears like he’s 7’3”, 7’4”, and the subsequent day, he’s like 7’5”, so we’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine.” – 3:06 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
Caitlin Clark & Wemby are going to be the faces of basketball very very quickly 😮💨🔥 – 1:13 AM
Caitlin Clark & Wemby are going to be the faces of basketball very very quickly 😮💨🔥 – 1:13 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Watching this USA-Uruguay recreation, I now know what canine or babies appear like if you happen to’re as tall as Wemby or Boban. – 9:39 PM
Watching this USA-Uruguay recreation, I now know what canine or babies appear like if you happen to’re as tall as Wemby or Boban. – 9:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most factors per minute by a rookie, 3-Level Period:
0.74 — Michael Jordan
0.72 — Victor Wembanyama
0.66 — David Robinson
0.66 — Luka Doncic
0.66 — Terry Cummigns
0.66 — Jay Vincent pic.twitter.com/z1brFaHka6 – 7:39 PM
Most factors per minute by a rookie, 3-Level Period:
0.74 — Michael Jordan
0.72 — Victor Wembanyama
0.66 — David Robinson
0.66 — Luka Doncic
0.66 — Terry Cummigns
0.66 — Jay Vincent pic.twitter.com/z1brFaHka6 – 7:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m torn on the thought of Lauri Markkanen to the Spurs.
The match with Wemby, Markkanen, Citadel and Vassell as a core is flawless. That group would rule.
However man, I’d gotten connected to the thought of them OKC’ing it, by no means going all-in, and simply perpetually having picks to restock. – 5:00 PM
I’m torn on the thought of Lauri Markkanen to the Spurs.
The match with Wemby, Markkanen, Citadel and Vassell as a core is flawless. That group would rule.
However man, I’d gotten connected to the thought of them OKC’ing it, by no means going all-in, and simply perpetually having picks to restock. – 5:00 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
All Cancun Group Go 🫵 CP3 may simply get one although with Wemby pic.twitter.com/jjcnJnWvqx – 12:52 PM
All Cancun Group Go 🫵 CP3 may simply get one although with Wemby pic.twitter.com/jjcnJnWvqx – 12:52 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
PG to Philly, CP3 joins Wemby, the Magic land KCP, Hartenstein to the Thunder.
Be sure that to maintain checking again in on The Supply Sheet for all of your offseason information: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet – 11:36 AM
PG to Philly, CP3 joins Wemby, the Magic land KCP, Hartenstein to the Thunder.
Be sure that to maintain checking again in on The Supply Sheet for all of your offseason information: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet – 11:36 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Each groups ought to nonetheless be very unhealthy, however the Pistons including Tobias and the Wizards including Valanciunas ought to elevate them considerably.
San Antonio must also take a step ahead with Wemby’s yr two leap and the CP3 addition.
A constructive growth for the Nets’ tank hopes. – 10:33 AM
Each groups ought to nonetheless be very unhealthy, however the Pistons including Tobias and the Wizards including Valanciunas ought to elevate them considerably.
San Antonio must also take a step ahead with Wemby’s yr two leap and the CP3 addition.
A constructive growth for the Nets’ tank hopes. – 10:33 AM
Extra on this storyline
When Victor Wembanyama threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium final summer season, nobody anticipated the No. 1 choose within the 2023 NBA Draft to make a baseball roster. However he’s accomplished it, albeit in a non-traditional trend. Skilled Sports activities Authenticator (PSA) has created All-Star dream group rosters based mostly on the most-graded and widespread baseball playing cards for every place through the 2024 season thus far. The rosters for the Nationwide League and American League dream groups are stacked with MLB stars you’d count on to see like Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts, Aaron Decide and Mike Trout, however there’s a stunning participant on the AL squad: Wembanyama. -via New York Occasions / July 4, 2024
ClutchPoints: Victor Wembanyama stuffed up the stat sheet in France’s 50-point exhibition win over Turkey, 96-46: 24 factors 10-of-14 FG 6 rebounds 2-of-4 3PT 4 assists 3 blocks 7 dunks +44 All in 20 minutes of motion 🔥 pic.twitter.com/okyO9s9lRM -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / July 3, 2024
Enjoying towards Turkey, which is making ready for the Eurobasket qualifiers, France had a spectacular first outing earlier than the Olympics, getting the 96-46 win. With 16 gamers nonetheless out there, the French group introduced for the primary time the long-awaited Rudy Gobert-Victor Wembanyama duo within the entrance line, who merely dominated the sport. -via EuroHoops.internet / July 3, 2024
