The following text highlights some of the most expensive basketball cards of all time, which have been sold for exorbitant prices in recent years. The first card is the LeBron James 2003 Topps Chrome Rookie Gold Refractor, which is a rare card with only 50 copies in existence and was graded PSA 10. It was sold for a whopping $1.2 million in a private sale on Instagram.
The second card on the list is the Michael Jordan/LeBron James/Kobe Bryant 2006 UD Exquisite All NBA Access Triple Logoman, which is a one-of-a-kind piece that features game-worn patches of all three basketball legends. This card was sold for $1.6 million in a Goldin auction.
Next is the Luka Doncic 2018-19 Panini Immaculate Logoman RPA, which is a highly sought-after card in the hobby. This card is one-of-a-kind and features a patch from Doncic’s game-worn jersey. It sold for $1.7 million in a private sale on Instagram.
The Kobe Bryant 1996 Topps Chrome Rookie is an iconic card that has been graded BGS 10, which is the highest possible grade for a card. This card is notorious for developing a greenish tint, but this particular card has managed to avoid it. It was sold for $1.75 million in a Goldin auction.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo 2013-14 National Treasures Logoman RPA is considered the Greek Freak’s best card. This card was previously sold for just $7,000 in 2014, but it was returned due to a small yellow stain on the back. The card was sold again for $1.8 million in a Goldin auction.
The Kobe Bryant 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (PMG) Emerald is a rare card with only 10 copies in existence. This card was graded BGS 8.5 and sold for $2 million in a private sale last year, making it the highest sale for any Kobe Bryant card or any Precious Metal Gem.
The LeBron James 2020-21 Panini Flawless Triple Logoman is a unique card that features game-worn logoman patches from three different teams. This highly discussed card sold for $2.4 million in a Goldin auction and was one of the most sought-after cards of 2022.
The Michael Jordan 1997-98 UD Game Jersey Autograph is a piece of basketball history that features a large sample of the jersey that Jordan wore in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game. This card was signed by Jordan and is the first patch autograph of the GOAT. It was sold for $2.7 million in a Goldin auction.
The Luka Doncic 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Logoman is the most expensive Luka card of all time. This card was sold for an eye-popping $4.6 million in a private sale on Instagram and is considered the holy grail of Luka cards.
Finally, the LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Gold RPA is one of the most recognizable cards of the last 20 years. This card is serial numbered to 23 and features a 3-color patch. It was sold for $5.2 million from the PWCC Vault in April of 2021, marking the highest price of any basketball card.