While the baseball strike of 1994 dealt a severe blow to what had been a booming sports card hobby, the NBA lockout that happened before the 1998-99 season and its effects on the sports card industry are rarely discussed. Yet, 25 years ago, the NBA was on hold. Although it did not do the damage to the industry that the baseball strike from four years earlier had done, it … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: How The NBA Lockout Affected The Hobby
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Doncic Game Jersey Highlights Mavs Foundation Auction
Heritage Auctions is helping the Dallas Mavericks raise some money for local charities. The Dallas-based auctioneer is hosting an online charity auction of game-worn jerseys and autographed items with proceeds going to the Mavs Foundation. The auction, which runs through Monday, includes a 2022-23 game-worn Luka Doncic jersey and several items signed by the Slovenian … [Read more...] about Doncic Game Jersey Highlights Mavs Foundation Auction
1998-99 Topps Chrome Supplies Chromium Vinsanity, Multiple HOF RCs, Original Inserts
1998-99 Topps Chrome basketball was the third season for the iconic brand. After a now legendary 1996-97 Chrome product followed up by a solid 1997-98 set, 1998-99 had appearances to keep and expectations to live up to in the hobby. New Jersey Nets standout point guard Stephon Marbury is the featured athlete on all the promotional material including hobby boxes and hobby … [Read more...] about 1998-99 Topps Chrome Supplies Chromium Vinsanity, Multiple HOF RCs, Original Inserts
Mr. Mav: Dirk Nowitzki Rookie Cards Pre-Date Millenium
There aren't many players left in the NBA who were born in the 1970s and began their career in the 1990s. Two of them are now among the NBA's top six scorers. You can find Dirk Nowitzki rookie cards in 1998 and as recent as right now. The 37-year-old native of Germany has moved into elite company on the NBA's all-time scoring list. As of this … [Read more...] about Mr. Mav: Dirk Nowitzki Rookie Cards Pre-Date Millenium
NBA Finals Jersey Score: Dirk $34,404; LeBron $30,300
The red away shirt donned by LeBron James during Game 3 of the recently completed NBA Finals sold for $15,600 Thursday night. That was the highest price paid for any single jersey in the NBA's annual auction, but the two jerseys worn by MVP Dirk Nowitzki brought a combined $16,104. The four Nowitzki jerseys sold between the two auctions for game-worn gear from Games 1 and 3 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Jersey Score: Dirk $34,404; LeBron $30,300