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NBA Players vs. Collectors: Grant Williams on the Hobby Market
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In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams for a real hobby conversation about sports cards, Pokémon, ripping wax, and what collecting looks like from the perspective of an active NBA player. Grant explains how he got back into the hobby through Pokémon, how Fanatics Fest pulled him deeper into sports cards, and why collecting still feels personal even when your own rookie autos are part of the chase.
Ryan and Grant get into the evolution of Grant’s collecting strategy, including the difference between true PC cards, long-term assets, and liquid cards he is willing to move. They also talk about Victor Wembanyama, Messi, Liverpool, Eagles cards, Grant’s own autos, and why some cards are fun flips while others are forever holds.
The episode also gives listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at how redemptions actually work, what it feels like to pull your own card, why on-card autos matter more, and how players really handle the cards they sign. It is a fun and surprisingly informed conversation for collectors who love basketball, the hobby, and the stories that make cards worth caring about.
*Topics Covered*
* How Grant Williams got back into collecting through Pokémon
* Why Fanatics Fest pushed him into sports cards
* Grant’s favorite pulls and biggest hobby moments
* The difference between PC cards, assets, and liquid cards
* Why on-card autos matter more than sticker autos
* What really causes redemption delays
* Which NBA players and soccer stars Grant likes to collect
* Ryan Alford and Grant Williams on the joy of ripping with family and building a real collection
Collector Nation
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Ryan Alford
ryanalford.com/https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford
Grant Williams
nba.com/player/1629684/grant-williamshttps://www.instagram.com/grantwill2/https://www.instagram.com/grantwill2collects
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