If you’ve been holding Russell Westbrook rookie cards, your patience is now paying off. With the Oklahoma City Thunder guard joining Oscar Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double, his rookie cards are now among the elite. Below is a sampling of some of his rookie cards--autographed and non-autographed and at the bottom a list of which … [Read more...]
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Kyrie Irving Rookie Cards Proved Worth the Wait
His talent was once a little hard for fans and collectors to judge. Kyrie Irving’s rookie cards would have been a bit of a mystery had they been distributed in a traditional fashion five seasons ago. A labor dispute put his cardboard arrival on hold but those who jumped in quickly once they finally arrived have been rewarded. Duke and Done Irving was born in … [Read more...]
After Long Wait, Joel Embiid Rookie Cards Heat Up
The 76ers and general manager Sam Hinkie had an idea: to build gradually and to build from the very bottom. Some called it tanking, Hinkie said it was a "Process". The result for the 76ers was clearing huge amounts of salary cap room and accumulating several high draft choices. It was (literally) painful at times but one of them is now among the most … [Read more...]
25 Years Later: 1991-92 Upper Deck Basketball Brought Chase to Hoops
Card collectors of today, with boxes that cost over $1,000 and memorabilia cards that are easy to acquire, might find it hard to believe that when Upper Deck entered the basketball card market in 1991-92 they released what was considered a high-end product. Twenty-five years later, even though prices are low, that first issue is a hobby landmark. Not only was … [Read more...]
20 Hottest Kevin Durant Cards
Having been drafted to a city that hasn't been on the NBA map for several years, it seems like he's been around forever but the truth is, he's still in his prime, likely with plenty of good seasons in the tank. With MVP awards and team success continuing, his cards are on fire. When you go in search of the hottest Kevin Durant cards on eBay, sometimes you'll … [Read more...]
Steph Curry’s Rookie Cards Are the New NBA Gold
They didn't create much of a buzz when they arrived back in 2009-10. A check of Steph Curry rookie cards on eBay any given day makes that seem like ancient history. His outside shot and his basketball cards are now legendary but that was not always the case. As the son of Del Curry, one of the NBA's greatest outside shooters, Curry's ability to shoot was expected but many, … [Read more...]
Karl-Anthony Towns Has Collectors’ Attention
The players from the 2015 NBA Draft are surprising fans and card collectors as not only are there more with superstar potential than expected but they are producing at a high level already. Kristaps Porzingis, Devin Booker, Jahlil Okafor and Myles Turner are just some of the rookies making an impact but Karl-Anthony Towns rookie cards may wind up as the best of this year’s … [Read more...]
Cheap Basketball Card Boxes: Determining the Best Buy
Much like when Topps dominated the landscape in the 1970s, there is only one choice for current basketball card releases. Panini has the NBA exclusive and churns out numerous different issues at various price points during the year. While much of the discussion is about their ultra high-end brands, like Flawless and Immaculate, collectors with less disposable income have … [Read more...]
Warriors Rookie Cards, Memorabilia Soar as Run Continues
So much for the championship hangover. An NBA title followed by an undefeated, record-shattering start to this season means no basketball goods are hotter than Golden State Warriors rookie cards and memorabilia. The Warriors now own the longest winning streak to open a season than any team in major American sports history. It’s possible they could challenge the Michael … [Read more...]
1987-88 Fleer Basketball Set Rising in Value
The 1987-88 Fleer Basketball set was the company’s second issue after it obtained an NBA trading card license in 1986. While not filled with impact rookie cards, the set has been growing in value as collectors seek out Michael Jordan’s second year card. When a price gets too high for something, collectors and investors will instinctively go to the next logical item. For … [Read more...]
