Now before we show you the list below of the most valuable basketball cards for sale on eBay, let’s issue the following caveat.
We’re primarily focusing on the monetary value of each card but of course that value will fluctuate.
Especially if it’s a rookie card featuring a current NBA player whose career is just starting (ie. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson).
Conversely, superstar legends like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant to name a few should have less volatile card values.
One more thing. Because the amount is listed by the seller, some on the list will be priced much higher than what collectors might be willing to pay.
Nevertheless, it’s rare to see a supremely overpriced card for a scrub player. So take this list for what it’s worth and take a closer look at the listings by clicking on the links below (ie. how many watchers/bidders).
PSA GRADED BASKETBALL CARDS
2003 Exquisite Collection Limited Lebron James RC AUTO PATCH /75 PSA 10
![]() | $1,500,000.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-04-2021 13:17:02 EST Buy It Now for only: $1,500,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 Ultimate Collection Lebron James ROOKIE RC AUTO /250 #127 PSA 10 GEM MINT
![]() | $600,000.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-06-2021 09:57:48 EST Buy It Now for only: $600,000.00 Buy It Now |
2009 National Treasures Platinum James Harden RC PATCH AUTO 1/5 PSA 10
![]() | $599,000.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2021 09:17:43 EST Buy It Now for only: $599,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 SP Authentic LeBron James ROOKIE RC AUTO /500 #148 PSA 10 GEM MINT
![]() | $385,000.00 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2021 15:36:12 EST Buy It Now for only: $385,000.00 Buy It Now |
2001 Tiger Woods SP Authentic GOLD SN: 74/100 #45 BGS 9.5 & 10 Auto PCSC HOT PSA
![]() | $375,000.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2021 19:01:56 EST Buy It Now for only: $375,000.00 Buy It Now |
SIGNED 1986-87 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN REAL TRUE ROOKIE AUTO CARD RC PSA/DNA UDA
![]() | $350,000.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2021 16:59:20 EST Buy It Now for only: $350,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 Ultimate Collection Signatures LeBron James ROOKIE RC AUTO PSA 10 GEM MINT
![]() | $315,000.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2021 22:57:21 EST Buy It Now for only: $315,000.00 Buy It Now |
2013 Immaculate Acetate Giannis Antetokounmpo RC AUTO PATCH /34 PSA 10
![]() | $299,000.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-03-2021 15:07:10 EST Buy It Now for only: $299,000.00 Buy It Now |
2019-20 Contenders Rookie Ticket ZION WILLIAMSON GOLD AUTO /10 Rc PSA 10 POP 1!
![]() | $250,000.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-02-2021 18:58:58 EST Buy It Now for only: $250,000.00 Buy It Now |
2018-19 Panini Select Luka Doncic Mavs RC Rookie Tie-Dye AUTO /25 PSA 10 POP 3
![]() | $250,000.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2021 22:18:21 EST Buy It Now for only: $250,000.00 Buy It Now |
BECKETT GRADED BASKETBALL CARDS
KOBE BRYANT 99-00 SP Sign of the Times Gold Auto # 8 / 25 BGS 9 Ultra Rare
![]() | $1,285,000.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2021 22:38:47 EST Buy It Now for only: $1,285,000.00 Buy It Now |
Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013-14 Immaculate Logoman Auto 1/1 BGS 9 - Best Auto Ever
![]() | $1,000,000.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-06-2021 13:30:01 EST Buy It Now for only: $1,000,000.00 Buy It Now |
2018-19 PANINI CONTENDERS LUKA DONCIC PREMIUM GOLD RC AUTO BGS 9.5/10 POP 1 OF 1
![]() | $900,000.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2021 15:48:33 EST Buy It Now for only: $900,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 Exquisite Collection Limited Michael Jordan PATCH AUTO /75 BGS 9.5
![]() | $823,000.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2021 05:05:29 EST Buy It Now for only: $823,000.00 Buy It Now |
2007 SP Rookie Threads Kobe Bryant LeBron James Michael Jordan AUTO 23/25 BGS 9
![]() | $750,000.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2021 11:27:30 EST Buy It Now for only: $750,000.00 Buy It Now |
1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan XRC BGS 6.5 UDA Auto Autograph
![]() | $745,000.00 End Date: Monday Mar-08-2021 18:51:40 EST Buy It Now for only: $745,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 Exquisite Collection Limited Michael Jordan PATCH AUTO /75 BGS 9.5
![]() | $720,000.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-03-2021 15:33:18 EST Buy It Now for only: $720,000.00 Buy It Now |
2003 Exquisite Collection Limited Logo Michael Jordan PATCH AUTO /75 BGS 9.5
![]() | $699,999.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-23-2021 11:17:54 EST Buy It Now for only: $699,999.00 Buy It Now |
1997-98 UD Game Jerseys Michael Jordan BGS 9.5 w/ 10 AUTO UDA POP 1 NONE HIGHER
![]() | $599,999.99 End Date: Friday Mar-05-2021 14:26:25 EST Buy It Now for only: $599,999.99 Buy It Now |
2003 Ultimate Collection LeBron James ROOKIE RC AUTO /250 BGS 10 PRISTINE
![]() | $550,000.00 End Date: Monday Mar-08-2021 00:21:08 EST Buy It Now for only: $550,000.00 Buy It Now |
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