Wemby’s Newest Card Goes Supernova
Victor Wembayama put on a show for the ages on the road in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. In the home of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Wemby carried the Spurs to an incredible double-overtime victory. The playmaking and shot-making on both sides turned the game into an instant classic, but Wemby’s star turn earned the win, giving him his biggest moment yet on the playoff stage.
It felt like a true arrival of the player basketball fans have long expected Wemby to become, with the big man putting up 41 points and 24 rebounds on route to the victory. In doing so, he became the youngest player in NBA history to go for at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a postseason game, all while demonstrating an incredible level of poise, skill, and potential.
NBA Topps NOW® captured the moment with a phenomenal card that has become Wembanyama’s top-selling NOW® entry. “It was arguably the biggest moment of his young career and his first legacy playoff performance,” NBA Topps NOW® Program Lead Matt Castoral said. “We wanted to not only immortalize the moment but also bring collectors as close to it as possible.”
Victor Wembanyama’s newest NBA Topps NOW® card captures his historic 41-point, 24-rebound playoff performance against Oklahoma City. The release became his highest-selling NBA Topps NOW® card ever with an 80,578 print run, including rare chase versions like a 1/1 game-used net relic autograph.
A sensational print run of 80,578 set the new Wembanyama record, becoming the third-highest print run of the year in NBA Topps NOW®. Wemby now has two of the top five for the 2025-26 season. In a testament to the scale of the occasion, the card release includes a 1-of-1 net relic from Game 1.
Chrome parallels numbered to /99 and /50, foil parallels, autograph relics numbered to five, and an Image Variation Short Print are all there for the chasing. The popularity of the card is a testament to Wembanyama’s continued Hobby ascension and everything that could still be yet to come.
On the heels of Victor Wembanyama’s massive moment, let’s take a look back at his top three NBA Topps NOW® cards so far.
Victor Wembanyama in NBA Topps NOW®
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® #315 Victor Wembanyama Game-Used Net Relic Auto 1/1
Card Info
• Print run: 80,578
• Captures wembanyama’s dominant performance on the road against the defending champs with a real piece of the game, signalling the ascension of one of the NBA most exciting young superstars
what they said
• “The message would be that we as a team are ready to go into any environment, any place against anybody. Even though we’ve still got a lot to learn, our effort should be over everybody else’s. Tonight, we were relentless.” – victor wembanyama following the win
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® #DPOY Victor Wembanyama
card Info
• Print run: 66,956
• commemorates the first unanimous nba dpoy award in the history of the NBA, marking Wemby’s defensive prowess on one of the most popular nba topps now offerings of the season
What They Said
• “I know that Rudy has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. Let him win it now, because after that, it’s no longer his turn.” – wemby at the end of his first season, in which he finished second in dpoy voting
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® #127 Victor Wembanyama
card info
• Print run: 18,966
• Celebrates Wemby becoming the second-youngest player in league history to record 500 blocks
• release included a 1/1 game-used ball relic auto
What They Said
• “Most of the time when somebody wins Defensive Player of the Year, it’s like more team defense and obviously, you have to be a great defender as well. But I feel like for Vic, he could’ve won it on any team in the league.” – teammate stephon castle
Victor Wembanyama NBA Topps NOW® FAQ
- Why is Victor Wembanyama’s newest Topps NOW® card important?
- The card commemorates Wembanyama’s historic 41-point, 24-rebound playoff performance and became the highest-selling NBA Topps NOW® card of his career.
- What is the print run for Victor Wembanyama’s playoff Topps NOW® card?
- The card reached a print run of 80,578, becoming one of the top-selling NBA Topps NOW® releases of the year.
- What special chase cards were included in the release?
- Collectors could chase Chrome parallels, foil parallels, autograph relics numbered to five, image variations, and a 1/1 game-used net relic autograph.
- What are Victor Wembanyama’s most popular NBA Topps NOW® cards?
- Top releases include his playoff Game-Used Net Relic Auto 1/1 card, his unanimous Defensive Player of the Year release, and his 500-block milestone card.
Key Facts
- Top Release: Victor Wembanyama’s latest NBA Topps NOW® card reached a print run of 80,578
- Historic Performance: Wembanyama posted 41 points and 24 rebounds in a double-overtime playoff win
- Major Chase Card: 1/1 Game-Used Net Relic Autograph
- Parallels: Chrome parallels numbered to /99 and /50 alongside foil parallels and image variations
- Defensive Milestone: Unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year Topps NOW® release reached a 66,956 print run
- Collector Appeal: Combines historic NBA milestones, real-time releases, relic autos, and premium parallel chases
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