In our newest round of Better Than a Box, we pit this year's NBA MVP, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid up against a new hobby box of 2022 23 Optic Basketball. Drafted third overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Sixers, fans had to trust the organization and "the process." The versatile big man is a six time NBA All Star, an All NBA First Team member and, most … [Read more...] about Better Than a Box: Joel Embiid vs Donruss Optic Basketball
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Sixers Youth Foundation/Goldin Offering Game-Used Uniforms, Shoes at Auction
A new auction of Philadelphia 76ers game worn gear is underway, with proceeds to benefit young people. The Sixers Youth Foundation, in partnership with Goldin is offering 44 lots of Sixers game-worn, autographed sneakers and 2021-22 City Edition uniforms in the “Bid The Spectrum” auction. The auction runs through Monday, March 14 with all proceeds going directly toward … [Read more...] about Sixers Youth Foundation/Goldin Offering Game-Used Uniforms, Shoes at Auction
Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Greg Morris Cards, one of eBay’s biggest volume sports card sellers, has launched a new website offering higher value sports memorabilia and athlete experiences. Athletes and entertainers will offer items from their personal collections on consignment and also opportunities to meet in person for golf or other activities. Collectt.com currently has over 1,400 items and … [Read more...] about Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
DeAndre Ayton Trolls Joel Embiid on Panini Sketch Card
The No. 1 overall pick from this summer's draft is already making a bold statement to one of the NBA's top big men—through a Panini sketch card. The Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton was recently given free reign to design a rookie card of himself and did so in a way to suggest he'll be going after Philadephia's Joel Embiid this coming season. The resulting sketch will be part of an … [Read more...] about DeAndre Ayton Trolls Joel Embiid on Panini Sketch Card
Joel Embiid Rookie Cards (Finally) Proving Worth the Wait
The start to his NBA career was anything but normal but Joel Embiid’s rookie cards are now among the hobby’s hottest hoopsters. After just one year at Kansas, Embiid nearly went first in the 2014-15 NBA Draft, until the discovery of an injury saw him drop to the third pick. He appeared in multiple trading card products that season but it would be a two-year wait for … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Rookie Cards (Finally) Proving Worth the Wait
Hottest Ben Simmons Rookie Cards as Sixers Star Makes His Mark
His NBA debut was delayed by a year, but now Ben Simmons rookie cards are among the hottest in the hobby. Born in 1996, Simmons was the top pick of the 2016 NBA draft and has been every bit as good as the 76ers had originally hoped. A rare 6'10 point guard, Simmons is already the type of player capable of putting up a triple-double every night. The Ben Simmons … [Read more...] about Hottest Ben Simmons Rookie Cards as Sixers Star Makes His Mark