In the wake of securing their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, the U.S. men’s basketball team was honored by Topps with a special trading card featuring stars Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry. This card quickly became a must-have for collectors.
Every buyer received a standard version of the card, while a select few were fortunate to discover parallel versions, which were numbered from 1 to 199. Among these, one exceedingly fortunate individual found a redemption certificate for a one-of-a-kind triple autographed card.
The rarity of a triple autographed card bearing the signatures of such prominent players has sparked considerable excitement and speculation about who might possess the coveted redemption certificate. The scenario is reminiscent of the golden ticket from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. So far, no one has publicly acknowledged possessing it, possibly to avoid the ensuing media and collector frenzy.
The buzz intensified when a reward of $500,000 was offered for this triple autograph card. NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo even commented on a social media post that he would double the highest existing offer, bringing his bid to a staggering $1 million, assuming his claim is genuine.
While paying such a high price for a trading card might seem excessive, avid collectors understand the potential long-term value these items can hold. This fall, Topps, in collaboration with Sotheby’s, will auction a card of Roberto Clemente, which is also expected to fetch around $1 million. The immense demand for the triple autograph card is understandable, given that it involves players who collectively have won 44 All-Star titles, 10 NBA championships, seven MVP awards, and, of course, eight Olympic gold medals.
The seven-figure offer for this card highlights the deep respect and admiration for these three basketball icons, even among their accomplished NBA peers.
Ultimately, the lucky collector who secures this prized card will either have a stellar addition to their collection or the option to sell it for a significant sum due to the high bounties being offered.
More NBA
feed
