Victor Wembanyama captured the hearts of fans during an exhilarating 96-87 win over the Brooklyn Nets on December 27. After the thrilling matchup, Wembanyama spotted a young fan proudly holding a sign that read, “Victor Wembanyama, will you swap jerseys with me?” In a truly generous moment, Wemby gifted the fan his jersey, bringing joy to everyone.
The jersey swap quickly went viral on social media, showcasing the incredible connection between players and fans. However, the story took a surprising turn when Goldin Auctions revealed that the jersey had been consigned for their auction on January 22. This game-worn jersey, made famous by the heartfelt exchange with the young supporter, fetched an astounding $73,200 at auction over the weekend. Recently, updates have added more intrigue to the situation.
“Frankie Desideri Sr. filed a petition Monday in Westchester County against Goldin Auctions to stop the sale and transfer of a “minor’s item worth over $60,000.” He said multiple attempts had been made to withdraw the jersey from the auction, and he wanted to get a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Goldin.” Margaret Fleming from Front Office Sports wrote in recent reports.
The father of the child who received a jersey from Victor Wembanyama is experiencing seller’s remorse and is trying to reverse the $73K sale, per @FOS pic.twitter.com/LB9tVj0bAc
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 27, 2025
According to Margaret Fleming from Front Office Sports, the boy’s father filed a lawsuit in a New York court on Monday to reclaim the jersey. Unfortunately, his petition was denied by Thursday. While the judge refused to block the sale, the case will continue.
The San Antonio Spurs’ Struggles Without Victor Wembanyama
On February 20, the Spurs encountered a significant setback when doctors diagnosed a deep vein thrombosis in Wembanyama’s right shoulder. Following this diagnosis, the Spurs chose to shut Wembanyama down for the remainder of the season.
Wembanyama’s absence significantly affected the Spurs’ performance on the court. After Wemby went down, the Spurs played five challenging games, managing to snag just one victory against the Phoenix Suns. It was a tough stretch for the team.
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The Spurs are encountering a difficult situation in the 2024-25 NBA season. They are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference standings, holding a record of 24 wins and 33 losses. Their next game is against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
