The background has a wooden effect, fitting in with the Final Floor theme. They also had a low print run in comparison to other sets from the time, with just 100 cards overall. Your email address will not be published. However, they were creating solid value through their base designs and high-end value through scarcity with their refractor parallels. There are a lot of grading companies. Nowitzki averaged a modest 8.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20.4 minutes as a rookie, but he quickly upped his production in the coming years to emerge as one of the NBA's top scorers. Finest did begin adding a protective coating to peel and remove to their cards in order to prevent sticking and chipping off of the highly glossy, chrome-like surface. As well as a player-worn patch from the biggest name in the sport, the added bonus of a signature from Jordan is enough to make it one of the most expensive jersey patches of all-time, never mind the decade. Regardless, Hardaway goes down in history as a lighting quick player who constantly attacked the bucket, something Fleer captured nicely on his rookie card. He and Bird share a rookie card that has rightfully earned its place as one of the hobby's most expensive basketball cards of all-time. 1990 Fleer is the most valuable basketball card brand to start the decade, 1996 Topps Chrome becomes the most valuable brand of the 90s, 1999 Topps Chrome is the final most valuable basketball brand of the decade. Like Jordan, Pippen could score, rebound, pass and play lockdown defense. In other words, if you like shiny things, theres nothing better than this Topps refractor! Fans and card collectors, Read More 11 Most Valuable Shaquille ONeal Rookie Cards (Round-up list)Continue, In recent years, the NBA fan base has seen a huge growth in the number of fans, Read More 11 Most Valuable Luka Doncic Rookie Cards (Worth Up to $4,600,000)Continue, Whilst most hobbies seem to come and go, sports card collecting is here to stay. Yet another Jordan card to make the list, his 1998 SP Authentic Sign of Times is a tiered release. Thats none other than the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant. First, look to see if the card is graded by Beckett Grading system (BGS) or Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). The bold blue autograph is perfectly placed on the card. 1996 Fleer Metal Universe Kobe Bryant #181 Error Card $48,000, 9. The former MVP and 11-time All-Star was arguably one of the most deserving players who never did quite when an NBA title. Somewhat surprisingly, he was elected to only one All-Star game over his career but I guess it makes sense considering Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson routinely represented the Western Conference at center during that time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.