These are the 7 vintage basketball cards that cost under $1,000 that I would target if I were starting a vintage collection.

is the go-to rookie card for many modern NBA collectors. It’s one of the most liquid and recognizable cards in the hobby, and LaVine’s could see a nice appreciation if he takes off in Sacramento.

Flagg has already been featured in print-to-order Topps Now cards, but the first full product release to include him will be 2025 Bowman University Chrome Basketball. A release date for that set ...