The Biggest Stars of Week 22
Week 22 of the 2025–26 NBA season saw KD overtake MJ, Luka put up a 60-piece, Wemby secure a seminal moment, and rookie Ace Bailey continue his rise, giving fans and collectors another phenomenal week in NBA Topps NOW®.
Now, fans have the power to decide who should be crowned the NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Week. Let’s take a look at these moments from the last week on the hardwood.
Vote for the 2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Week for the week of March 16 to March 22. Choose from four nominees: Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and Ace Bailey. View each Topps NOW card and cast your vote.
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Card #220 Kevin Durant
performance
• scoring his 32,394th career point late in the fourth quarter of a win over miami, kd passed michael jordan for fifth on the all-time nba scoring list
Card Info
• Online exclusive
• Open-Edition Base Card
• Foil Parallels Numbered to /50 and lower
• Kevin Durant Image Variation Short Print
• Autograph-Relic Redemption Cards numbered to 10, 5, and 1/1
what they said
• “You never knew what MJ was going to do. He scared defenders every night, and I wanted to put that same kind of fear in the defender who’s guarding me.” – durant after he passed jordan on the all-time scoring list
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Card #216 Luka Dončić
performance
• Luka’s 60-point masterpiece included nine three-pointers, making him the single-season lakers franchise record holder for three-pointers made in a season
Card Info
• Online exclusive
• Open-Edition Base Card
• Foil Parallels Numbered to /50 and lower
• Luka Dončić Image Variation Short Print
what they said
• “You hear the whole crowd chanting, ‘MVP,’ that’s what I think every player wants to hear.” – luka Dončić after his 60-point performance
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Card #219 Victor Wembanyama
performance
• Wemby took another step in his superstar evolution, nailing a tough game-winning jumper to claim victory over the suns
Card Info
• Online exclusive
• Open-Edition Base Card
• Foil Parallels Numbered to /50 and lower
• Victor Wembanyama Image Variation Short Print
what they said
• “Are y’all not entertained? I know it’s been a long time. But Spurs family, I got one chant before we take it in. MVP! MVP! MVP!” – teammate keldon johnson to a roaring crowd after the win
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW® Card #217 Ace Bailey
performance
• bailey led jazz to the win with a career-high 33 points, becoming the youngest player in nba history to score 30 or more points without a free-throw attempt
card Info
• Online exclusive
• Foil Parallels including Gold Foil /50, Orange Foil /25, Black Foil /10, Red Foil /5, and FoilFractor 1/1
what they said
• “Ace is continuing to grow before our eyes.” – jazz head coach will hardy
2025-26 NBA Topps NOW Player of the Week FAQs
- What is the RIPPED NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Week?
- This is a recurring RIPPED feature spotlighting the top NBA performance from the previous week and the corresponding Topps NOW card.
- What is NBA Topps NOW®?
- NBA Topps NOW brings the real-time card concept to basketball, turning standout plays, record-breaking performances, and buzzer-beaters into official trading cards within hours. Each release follows the same limited-time, print-on-demand format as other Topps NOW sets.
- When does the Topps NOW® Player of the Week update?
- The Monday following each week in the NBA, RIPPED selects players to highlight with a voting option.
- Where can I buy the featured NBA Topps NOW® cards?
- Available cards can be found at Topps.com.
- Who are the NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Week contenders for this week?
- Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and Ace Bailey headline Week 22.
Key Facts
- 2025 NBA Topps NOW® Player of the Week
- Dates: March 16 – March 22, 2026
- Four nominees + cards; Online Exclusive set
- Nominees: Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and Ace Bailey
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