Signed Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card Sells for $1.8M, Sets Record
September 23, 2020 7:22AM EDT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Orlando Magic at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images)
Move over, LeBron James, a new rookie card has taken the top spot as the most expensive basketball card ever sold!
A mint-condition, signed Giannis Antetokounmpo card just sold for $1.812 million! The card, complete with a piece of the Greek Freak’s rookie jersey, was sold by Goldin Auction.
LeBron James’ rookie card had a brief moment at the top of basketball rookie cards, selling in July for $1.8 million.
TMZ Sports says while both basketball cards are worth an insane amount of cash, neither comes close to MLB’s Mike Trout rookie card; it sold for almost $4 million this year!
Have you ever collected pro basketball or pro baseball cards? What’s the most valuable card you’ve ever owned?
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