Sneaker swag from the assist king himself 👟🔥

I went to Indiana University, where Victor Oladipo went to college. I lived in Indianapolis, where Oladipo ended up making an All-Star team with the Pacers. He was one of the most exciting, dynamic, explosive players I have seen at any level. His career has been cut short with a severe leg injury. And he’s attempting to make a comeback next year, I’m not sure how successful he will be… But I hope the best for him. His injuries forced him to fall off the All-Star caliber radar, is allowed me to pick up some really cool cards of his including this rookie photo shoot worn cap logo from immaculate. I also have a number of logo man cards of his and I’m still looking for additional rare golds or one of ones.

Marcus Smart distilled down to one word: grit. He represented the hustle of the Celtics and was glue for that team for nearly a decade. Yet, trading him and signing KP and getting Jrue was was propelled the current roster to get banner #18. My point being, from a card standpoint, you have to sometimes make tough decisions and give up some good pieces to make your collection grow. It reminds me of trading a Shaq immaculate gold #/10 three color patch auto. I loved that card. But I traded it to get my one Paul Pierce mini game used logoman NT cards. Oh well, you gotta give up good to get good. Worked out for the Celtics.

As a a Celtics fan, nice game-worn patches and nameplates hit different. JB is my favorite player on my favorite team. I love unique stuff like this!

I long ago made peace that I would likely never own a Giannis true logoman. This player worn hat card from the rookie photo shoot still ticks a lot of boxes for me. Well, it’s not game used. The items from the rookie photo shoot that player worn still have a significance in the hobby. For his rookie year, this contains the NBA logo, and the team logo, and the brand logo on one card. Still one of my favorite Giannis cards in my collection. I still think he’s a top 20 player all time. And the card is super thick. Like Megan Thee Stallion thicc.