Victor Wembanyama’s “Christmas Game Debut” jersey, worn during his 42-point, 18-rebound effort in the holiday matchup against the Knicks earlier this season, sold for $192,000 at Sotheby’s on Tuesday night.
The jersey, which was worn in the game when Wembanyama also recorded his 1,000th career rebound, led the auction of Christmas Day and “Season Highlight” items sold by Sotheby’s as part of its deal as the official game-worn partner of the NBA.
One of the most exciting Christmas games of the NBA slate, the ball used during the Knicks' 117-114 victory over the Spurs sold for $21,600.
Jalen Brunson’s jersey from the same game sold for $14,400.
Other top items included Steph Curry and LeBron James jerseys worn on Christmas as the two faced off in the Lakers' thrilling 115-113 win over the Warriors. Curry scored 38 points (his highest in 10 career Christmas games) and James recorded a 31-point, 10-assist triple-double in his record 19th Christmas Day appearance.
James told NBC Sports of the NFL playing games on Christmas: “I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day.”
Curry’s jersey sold for $42,000 while James' notched $66,000.
Anthony Edwards’ Christmas jersey from his 26-point, eight-rebound and five-assist performance in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks sold for $18,000.
Sotheby’s also featured eight NFTs from NBA Top Shot, the first time the centuries-old auction house has offered the NFT. The Wizards’ Bub Carrington’s “Rookie Debut” 1/1 Top Shot sold for $1,100.
Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct.