Friday, March 7, 2025

Random Wax: 2024-2025 Hoops Basketball

 24-25 HoopsWemby is out for the year.  Hopefully the injury isn't as serious as it seems, and he'll be good to start the 2025-2026 season.  Wemby is a freak of nature.  Like some others I'd like to see him play closer to the basket.  I think that would be fun to see him dominate in the paint.  Jacking up 3's, while in vogue, isn't what he is about in my opinion.
This Hoops design isn't my favorite, but it has a Hoops feel to it.  Good pull in this box.  Wemby always helps but I also got some PC guys in Lillard and Sabonis.  My inserts really helped as well.
#2 pick in the draft, Alexandre Sarr, is still finding his way in the league.  He's third in points per game amongst rookies.
Something pertaining to the city each rookie is playing in would have gone a long way on these Greetings inserts.
I'll pick up more Hoops.  They are a fun cheap option for NBA cards.
More great pulls.  Shaquille O'Neal on a Premium Stock card, Dr. J on a Hoops Tribute, and Luka on a Pure Players insert.  That Dr. J is my favorite card in this set.  Just a great look to it.
That second Haliburton card is a Teal Explosion Parallel.  Good looking card and a fun pull to compare with the plain base card I also pulled.


BREAKDOWN:
30 – Total Cards
5 – RC
2 – Hoops Tribute
1 – Skyview
1 – Pure Players
1 – Premium Stock
1 – Rookie Greetings
1 – Teal Explosion Parallel



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    1. It is and I think it is my first non-base card Wemby.

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  2. Thanks for sharing these cards! I have yet to pick any up. I have to say the Shaq and Luka cards are my favorites.

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    1. I'm still not sure about Pure Players inserts but Luka is the real deal no doubt.

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  3. Love that Chet with the finger roll, but Dr. J wins it for me.

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    1. Chet is framed by AD and LeBron in that photo which makes it that much more fun.

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  4. Doc wins it.
    And I agree with you on the Greetings cards.

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  5. Could have used less border and more picture, but it's standard Hoops, so it's my go to for basketball cards.

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