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Published on June 11, 2024
Spurs Memorabilia Soars at Auctions, Tim Duncan's 2013 Finals Jersey and Victor Wembanyama's Debut Collectibles Smash RecordsSource: Wikipedia/San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs fans are proving their loyalty and their penchant for collectibles. A recent auction seeing a game-worn Tim Duncan jersey from the 2013 NBA finals fetching $34,160, as reported by KENS 5. The jersey, worn by Duncan in pivotal games against the Miami Heat, represents not just a piece of Spurs history, but also the enduring legacy of 'The Big Fundamental'.

This isn't the only instance of Spurs memorabilia hitting high numbers. Victor Wembanyama, the prodigious new addition to the Spurs, has seen his jerseys become hot items on the auction circuit. His birthday game jersey went for an astonishing $120,000. His Spurs debut jersey even set a record, selling for $762,000, further showcasing the remarkable "Wemby effect" not just in sports, but in the auctions of collectibles associated with him, according to KENS 5.

Continuing the trend, Wembanyama's Topps Rookie of the Year card has now set another record with the highest Topps Now print run ever, selling 113,777 copies in just 72 hours. "Incredible!" was the sentiment echoed by the report from KENS 5, highlighting the unwavering demand for anything related to the young basketball sensation. Wembanyama's impact transcends the court, influencing the collectible market where his cards, NFTs, and even future bobbleheads and figurines are commanding sky-high prices.

But it's not merely cards, or clothing that fans are after – Wembanyama’s presence has breathed life into various forms of memorabilia. FOCO bobbleheads, Funko POP! figurines, and of course, his Spurs jerseys are all part of the growing collection of high-priced collectibles, stirring the interest of fans and collectors alike. With Wembanyama leading the charge, the Spurs and their supporters seem to have hit a veritable goldmine.