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The Best KABOOM! Cards to Collect: Top 10
Here’s a list featuring some of the best Kaboom! cards based on values and popularity. Panini’s Kaboom! inserts have quickly become one of the most desirable modern sets. Kaboom cards are usually released at a…
Keep readingMost Graded PSA Cards: 2023
Interested in the top 10 cards sent for PSA grading over the past 12 months? Here’s what you need to know about the most popular cards that were slabbed by PSA in 2023. PSA is…
Keep readingMost Graded PSA Athletes: 2023
Interested in the cards and athletes that have been submitted for PSA grading from January to December 2023? Here’s a roundup with the top 10 cards and players that were submitted to PSA in 2023.…
Keep readingThe Best Bradley Beal Rookie Cards to Collect
Having joined the Phoenix Suns in 2023, we’re taking the opportunity to check out the best Bradley Beal rookie cards on the market right now, as he looks to cement his legacy with a team…
Keep readingThe Best Jalen Suggs Rookie Cards
Jalen Suggs, an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA, has shown potential as both a dominant defensive player and a potential scoring threat. The fifth overall pick in the 2021…
Keep reading1984-1986 Michael Jordan Star Cards: Best Cards, Guide & Prices
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has a rich legacy of basketball cards, many of which hold immense value and historical significance. A special subset of his cards, the Star…
Keep readingThe Best Bill Russell Cards
As one of the most successful players in NBA history, Bill Russell holds an esteemed place in the basketball card market. His success on the court with the Boston Celtics and his status as an…
Keep readingThe Best Chris Bosh Rookie Cards to Collect: 2023
Chris Bosh, a former professional basketball player, is one of the most respected figures in the sport. A key member of the Miami Heat’s “Big Three” along with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Bosh helped…
Keep readingThe Most Valuable Michael Jordan Cards
When it comes to the world of sports card collecting, few names elicit as much excitement and intrigue as Michael Jordan. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Jordan’s trading…
Keep readingWhat is the Best Kristaps Porzingis Rookie Card?
Kristaps Porzingis, known for his impressive skills and unique playing style, has captivated basketball fans and collectors since his debut in the NBA. As a highly talented power forward/center, Porzingis has left an indelible mark…
Keep readingThe Best Deandre Ayton Rookie Cards: A Must-Have for Collectors
Deandre Ayton, the talented center for the Phoenix Suns, has made a significant impact on the basketball court since entering the NBA as the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. As his career continues…
Keep readingThe Best Vintage Sports Cards
Vintage sports cards are a cornerstone of the hobby, offering collectors a glimpse into the past and a chance to own a piece of sports history. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into…
Keep readingThe Best Rick Mahorn Rookie Cards to Collect
Interested in finding out more about the best Rick Mahorn rookie cards on the market? There’s a sole option to seek out from 1981 Topps sets, and it’s affordable, even when looking at flawless versions.…
Keep readingThe Best Draymond Green Rookie Cards to Collect
What are the best Draymond Green rookie cards to collect? The Golden State Warriors power forward is a four-time NBA champion, with a variety of valuable options to check out. He’s also one of the…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Tyler Herro Rookie Cards to Collect?
With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know which Tyler Herro rookie card is best. We’ve narrowed down the list to our top five selections. Tyler Herro has been with the Miami…
Keep readingFunko Pop NBA Trading Cards: 2022 Review
Using 2020-21 Panini Prizm Basketball designs, the new range of NBA Funko Pops feature oversized cards, the best talent in the sport, and a familiar 4.5 inch model of the player. Here’s what we think…
Keep readingThe Best Dominique Wilkins Rookie Cards
Dominique Wilkins’ rookie card can be found in 1986-87 Fleer, and currently sells for five figures. Why is it so valuable, and are there any other options to chase? Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is…
Keep readingThe Best Jeff Malone Rookie Cards
Jeff Malone’s rookie card can be found in 1986-87 Fleer, and currently sells for five figures. Why is it so valuable, and are there any other options to chase? Two-time All-Star Jeff Malone is best…
Keep readingWhat are the best LeBron James rookie cards?
There’s arguably no better modern investment than LeBron James rookie cards. LeBron James is a name that anyone with a passing interest in basketball is likely to recognize. A heavyweight within the modern card collecting…
Keep readingThe Top 10 NBA KABOOM! Cards to Collect
We’re looking at the best NBA Kaboom! cards ever, featuring some of the biggest names within basketball. There’s no better insert than Kaboom! if you’re looking for high-end options from a range of different sports.…
Keep readingThe Best Jalen Green Rookie Cards To Collect
Houston Rockets’ young star Jalen Green was one of the breakout stars from last season, selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team with averages of 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Let’s take a…
Keep readingThe Best Nikola Jokic Rookie Cards to Collect
If you’re looking for top NBA rookie cards to collect, look no further than Nikola Jokic. A four-time NBA All-Star, Jokic has been named to the All-NBA Team on four occasions, and won the Most…
Keep readingThe Best Jayson Tatum Rookie Cards to Collect
Three-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum was awarded the 2022 Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP award after averaging 25 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists against the Miami Heat. He also averaged 26.9 points, 8…
Keep readingThe Best Karl-Anthony Towns Rookie Cards Ever
Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns was named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2015-16 season. He has since received three All-Star selections, and he enters 2022-23 as the Wolves’ longest-tenured player. In 2021-22, Towns led…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best DeMar DeRozan Rookie Cards to Collect?
DeMar DeRozan is a five-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team member who is clearly having a career resurgence in 2022. Sure, the Bulls may have overpaid to get DeRozan (and then overpaid him)…
Keep readingThe Best Scottie Pippen Rookie Cards
Let’s discuss the best Scottie Pippen rookie cards. A seven-time All Star, Scottie Pippen was a key member of the Chicago Bulls team who earned six NBA championships in the 1990s. Pippen famously won gold…
Keep readingThe Best LaMelo Ball Rookie Cards: Top 10
The face of the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball is entering his third season in the NBA with the world at his feet. Having scored 20-plus points 39 times and five triple-doubles in 2021-22, the 2021…
Keep readingThe Best 1986 Fleer Stickers to Collect
The 1986 Fleer sticker insert accompanies the popular base set, including a small selection (11) of the best players from the collection. Each one went on to become a Hall of Famer, including the likes…
Keep readingThe Best Joel Embiid Rookie Cards to Collect
Joel Embiid has been in the MVP conversation for the last two years as the runner-up, while he is a five-time NBA All-Star, a four-time member of the All-NBA Team and a three-time member of…
Keep readingThe Best Allen Iverson Rookie Cards Ever
Often the smallest player on the court, Allen Iverson undoubtedly made his presence known as one of the most lethal scorers in NBA history. Nicknamed “The Answer,” he scored more than 24,000 points, recorded over…
Keep readingThe Best Steve Nash Rookie Cards to Collect
Steve Nash played 18 seasons in the NBA, where he was an eight-time All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. The Canadian was also a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player while playing for the Phoenix Suns.…
Keep readingThe Best Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway Cards to Collect: RCs, Guide
Anfernee Hardaway is a two-time All-NBA First Team selection (1995 and 1996) and a third-team selection in 1997. He made four All-Star game appearances while playing with the Magic from 1995-98. A player who made…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Kevin Garnett Rookie Cards?
Kevin Garnett is one of the more decorated players from his era, earning 15 All-Star nods and nine appearances on the NBA’s First Team All-Defense. The 2004 NBA MVP is arguably the greatest power forward…
Keep readingThe Best Kendrick Nunn Rookie Cards to Collect
Kendrick Nunn could have a major impact for the Los Angeles Lakers when he returns to the court in 2022-23. The fastest rookie to amass 500 career points for the Heat (31 games), he reached…
Keep readingThe Best Carmelo Anthony Rookie Cards to Collect
At the current time of writing, Carmelo Anthony is currently a free agent. Anthony is a ten-time NBA All-Star, who currently ranks 9th on the all time NBA scoring list. A superstar in his heyday,…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Dwyane Wade Rookie Cards to Collect?
Dwyane Wade won a trio of NBA championships while playing for the Miami Heat. A 13-time NBA All-Star, he has to be seen as a lock for the Hall of Fame once he’s eligible for…
Keep readingThe Best Michael Jordan Autograph Cards Ever
There’s a massive market for Michael Jordan autograph cards. It’s no surprise, given he’s arguably the basketball GOAT, that has transcended the hobby in terms of values and importance. After all, almost everyone has some…
Keep readingThe Best Jack Sikma Rookie Cards to Collect
Seven-time All-Star Jack Sikma is a Hall of Famer who scored 17,287 points in his NBA career. In 1979, he won an NBA championship with Seattle, and helped to revolutionize the game for big men…
Keep readingThe Best Kyrie Irving Rookie Cards: Guide
The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving might make the news due to his love of conspiracy theories, but there’s no denying his on-court abilities. A seven-time All-Star and three-time member of the All-NBA Team, he won…
Keep readingThe Best Luka Doncic Rookie Cards to Collect: Top 10
After declaring himself eligible for the draft in 2018, Luka Doncic was selected unanimously to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won Rookie of the Year for the 2018–19 season. Already the Mavericks’ franchise leader…
Keep readingIn-Depth: 1961-62 Fleer Basketball Wilt Chamberlain RC #8 & #47
There’s a duo of valuable Wilt Chamberlain RCs that are worth your attention. Chamberlain (1936-1999) has one of the most recognizable rookie cards within the hobby, found in 1961-62 Fleer Basketball. Along with the famous…
Keep readingThe Best James Harden Rookie Cards: Top 10
The 2018 NBA MVP and a 10-time consecutive All-Star, James Harden recorded a whopping 36.1 points per game in 2018-19 and 34.3 in 2019-20. Known for his luxurious beard as well as his abilities on…
Keep readingThe Best Kevin McHale Rookie Cards: Guide
One of the greatest power forwards of all-time, Kevin McHale spent his entire professional career with the Boston Celtics. A three-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer McHale formed one of the best front-court trios in…
Keep readingIn-Depth: 1972 Topps Julius Erving RC #195
Julius Erving is the next player that we’re going to focus on as part of our ‘in-depth’ series, as we take the time to look at his 1972 Topps RC in more detail. “Dr. J”…
Keep readingThe Best Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) Rookie Cards
Lew Alcindor was so good that the NCAA prohibited the dunk before the 1967-1968 collegiate season. This was arguably due to his dominating displays. He responded by perfecting the skyhook shot, which was almost unstoppable. …
Keep readingThe Best Dirk Nowitzki Rookie Cards
What are the best Dirk Nowitzki rookie cards to collect? Dirk Nowitzki is a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA Team member, and famously led the Dallas Mavericks to their only NBA title. He holds franchise…
Keep readingThe Best Josh Giddey Rookie Cards
The youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, Josh Giddey was the sixth pick in the first round of the 2021 Draft. Giddey was impressive as he won four Western Conference rookie-of-the-month awards.…
Keep readingThe Best Cade Cunningham Rookie Cards to Collect
Let’s discuss the best Cade Cunningham rookie cards that money can buy. Cade Cunningham had a spectacular debut season for the Detroit Pistons in 2021-22, even if he missed out on the Rookie of the…
Keep readingThe Best Scottie Barnes Rookie Cards to Collect
Scottie Barnes took home Rookie of the Year honors after showing off his skills for a resurgent Toronto Raptors team in 2021-22. He did so while fending off a particularly strong rookie class, and is…
Keep readingThe Best Franz Wagner Rookie Cards: Guide & Advice
Franz Wagner is highly rated, even if he missed out on the Rookie of the Year award in 2022. He has played for one of the worst teams statistically in the form of Orlando. The…
Keep readingThe Best Evan Mobley Rookie Cards to Collect
Evan Mobley rookie cards are starting to pick up serious steam heading into 2023. Evan Mobley may not have claimed the Rookie of the Year award, but he was an integral cog as the Cavaliers…
Keep readingThe Best Jordan Poole Rookie Cards: Top 10
Warriors guard Jordan Poole finished fourth in the NBA’s Most Improved Player voting, despite his recent numbers making a huge leap compared to 2020-21. (Ja Morant took the top spot with 221 points.) Regardless, Poole…
Keep readingThe Best Basketball Downtown Insert Cards: RCs & Guide
Despite being unnumbered, Downtown inserts have proven to be one of the more popular NBA releases in recent years. Featuring some of the best known stars from the past few seasons, sets include a mix…
Keep readingThe Best 1997-98 Platinum Portraits Cards: Guide & Advice
The 1997-98 Fleer Metal Universe Platinum Portraits Basketball subset is one of the most popular from the decade, featuring some of the biggest NBA stars from the era. Platinum Portrait inserts use a series of…
Keep readingThe Best Chris Webber Cards Ever
Chris Webber, the 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, made five All-Star teams and five All-NBA teams and averaged 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists during his 15 years in the league. He was…
Keep readingThe Best Hakeem Olajuwon Rookie Cards Ever
Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is a 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA Champion and Finals MVP. It’s not a bad return for a player who started off playing soccer in Lagos, Nigeria, and only picked…
Keep readingThe Best Karl Malone Rookie Cards Ever
In 1996, Karl Malone, known as the “Mailman” because he always “delivered,” was named as one of the NBA’s 50 all-time greatest players. He went on to become one of the greatest power forwards in…
Keep readingThe Best Devin Booker Rookie Cards: Guide
Devin Booker is a three-time NBA All-Star who helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021. An outside MVP candidate for 2022, Booker is arguably the Suns’ most important playe. He has emerged…
Keep readingAre Zion Williamson Rookie Cards a Good Investment?
Is it still worth collecting Zion RCs? Zion Williamson has missed the majority of the 2021-22 season after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in offseason workouts. He has long been seen as…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Larry Bird Rookie Cards?
Let’s take a look at the best Larry Bird RCs. Larry Bird played for the Boston Celtics during his entire professional career (13 seasons), leading them to five NBA finals appearances and three NBA championships…
Keep readingThe Best Steph Curry Rookie Cards: Guide and Advice
It’s no surprise that the best Steph Curry rookie cards retail for at least five figures. In fact, they could easily sell for more by the time he decides to retire. After leading the Golden…
Keep readingTop 10 Most Graded Sports Cards 2022
PSA released a list containing the 10 most graded sports cards in recent months. There were a couple of surprises along with the usual star-studded array of the greatest players in a variety of disciplines. …
Keep readingThe Best Giannis Antetokounmpo RCs: Guide & Advice
Giannis Antetokounmpo won back-to-back NBA MVP Awards in 2019 and 2020. He joined an esteemed list with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win the accolade twice before…
Keep readingThe Best Magic Johnson Cards: RCs, Guide, & Advice
Widely seen as the best point guard of all-time, Magic Johnson won a championship and an NBA Finals MVP Award in his rookie season. He won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s.…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Ja Morant Rookie Cards?
With the first pick in the 2019 NBA draft, the New Orleans Pelicans made the obvious choice in the form of Zion Williamson. However, it was Ja Morant who went on to claim Rookie of…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best RJ Barrett Rookie Cards?
Highly touted prospect RJ Barrett has been one of the few bright spots in a disappointing New York Knicks season. After a slow start, Barrett’s play has been nothing short of outstanding in 2022. His…
Keep readingThe Best Trae Young Rookie Cards
Trae Young was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA draft with the fifth pick, and went on to join the Atlanta Hawks on a four-year contract a month later. He was selected…
Keep readingThe Best Anthony Edwards Rookie Cards: Guide, Advice
If you’re looking at the most popular NBA collectibles right now, it’s hard to ignore Anthony Edwards rookie cards. Anthony Edwards is one of the biggest talents in the NBA right now, selected with the…
Keep readingThe Best 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Basketball Cards
1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Basketball is arguably most famous for the collection of rare Precious Metal Gems (PMG) cards contained within. (The first 10 PMG cards are emerald green and the final 90 cards are…
Keep readingThe Best 1948 Bowman Basketball Cards
Released just a couple of years after the NBA was founded, 1948 Bowman Basketball was the first time the company produced a set of cards for the sport that were distributed nationally in the United…
Keep readingThe Best Alternative Zion Williamson Cards
What are some great alternative Zion Williamson cards to collect? Williamson is one of the biggest talents in the NBA. He seemed destined for stardom ever since he was a prodigy making his name at…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Kevin Durant Rookie Cards?
Let’s discuss the best Kevin Durant rookie cards. Durant joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for his Rookie of the Year campaign, going on to be named as the MVP in 2014. Durant went on to…
Keep readingThe Best NBA Color Blast Cards: Guide, RCs, & Advice
Color Blast cards are some of the more interesting recent releases, with a unique background set against an image of the athlete doing what they do best. The super short print Prizm insert has been…
Keep readingWhat Are The Best Dennis Rodman Cards?
Dennis Rodman is a unique and controversial figure, best known for being a five-time NBA champion. In 14 NBA seasons, Dennis Rodman played in 911 games, scored 6,683 points, and grabbed 11,954 rebounds, averaging 7.3…
Keep readingThe Best Chris Paul Cards of All-Time
As the adage goes, you should never trust a man with two first names. We’ll make an exception for 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul. He appeared to be declining a few years ago, but has…
Keep readingThe Best Michael Jordan Cards: Guide & Advice
Michael Jordan cards have been hit by massive volatility in recent years, culminating in hype that saw two 1986 Fleer PSA 10s sold for a record $738,000 each via Goldin Auctions in January 2021. It…
Keep readingThe Best Kobe Bryant Cards: RCs, Guide, & Advice
Kobe Bryant was one of the best loved players in the history of basketball before his untimely death in 2020. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where…
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