Basketball Cards
By Nick Tylwalk, About.com Guide to Sports Cards
The world of NBA basketball cards is a star-driven one, with players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant leading the way. Build your basketball collection using the resources here, including news, checklists, information on rookie cards and more. Also get the latest reviews on products from Upper Deck and Topps.
News and Resources
On-court action is the primary force that makes NBA players into hobby heroes, but what happens off the court can affect your collection too. Stay current with the news, commentary and opinion offered here.
- Panini Inks Deal to Become Sole Manufacturer of NBA Cards
- Top 10 2008-09 NBA Rookies to Collect
- Historic Sets: 1986-87 Fleer Basketball
- Top 10 2007-08 NBA Rookies to Collect
2008-09 Product Reviews
Upper Deck and Topps combine to make enough basketball sets to suit everyone's tastes. Use these reviews of various 2008-09 brands to find out what to expect when you start opening packs.
Rookie Card Checklists
Want to make sure you have all of the rookie cards of today's top NBA stars? These rookie checklists should do the trick.
Set Checklists
Nothing is more annoying than not knowing how close you are to finishing a set of basketball cards - or who's on the cards you still need. These checklists will give you the information you need to complete a few popular sets.
Card Galleries
Collectors are completists by nature, but it's not possible to own every basketball card produced in a given season. These card galleries can help you catch up on more of what's out there.