Michael Jordan dominated the NBA for 15 seasons, winning 6 NBA championships and 10 scoring titles with an average of 30.1 points per game. He is responsible for promoting the NBA globally. Therefore, Michael Jordan basketball cards are the most popular basketball cards.
There are many Jordan cards on the market, ranging from the first star card to the 1986-87 Fleer rookie card and numerous inserts. The cards available cover a wide range of areas. But even among all these choices, only a few are chosen as the best among Michael Jordan basketball cards.
5 Best Michael Jordan Basketball Cards
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Let’s take a deeper look at the most valuable Michael Jordan basketball cards that are most eagerly sought out by collectors. The list below shows the cards with the highest prices.
5. 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gemstone Red
Only a few of these 1997 “Precious Metal Gems” cards were produced, 100 to be exact. The first 10 are green, the rest are red.
Although the Precious Metal Gemstone Green Card is more valuable, this one is even more stunning. It has bright colors that complement the Chicago Bulls uniforms and is full of energy.
The card is from the 1997 Precious Metal Gem Series and has been valued at $500,000. It is one of the most valuable Michael Jordan basketball cards.
4. 2003 “Exquisite Collection” limited edition Michael Jordan logo patch
The card features a jersey patch signed by Michael Jordan. The card, rated Grade 10 Autograph by Beckett, sold in 2021 for $780,000. The front of the card features a patch from a game-worn jersey. It also features Jordan’s signature in blue ink.
The patch is in mint condition and PSA grade 9. This is the 18th largest sale in the 2003-04 UD Exquisite Box, with the other 17 belonging to then-rookie LeBron James.
3.1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan (precious metal sapphire green)
The card sells for $915,000. This is the most valuable Michael Jordan PMG Green Card. No other PMG card can match this card in terms of its quality. The card has been preserved intact.
Getting this product is a difficult task. Currently, you need at least $1 million to buy it. Furthermore, it is unlikely that any of the owners would choose to sell it.
There are only 10 copies of this card, making it even more popular among collectors. Although it has never been graded and has been modified, amateurs still consider it one of the treasures of the basketball world.
2. Exquisite Jordan/LeBron/Kobe triple logo card
This is the second most valuable Jordan card. Although it is authentic and not graded, it is still one of the most valuable cards. It also passed the $1 million mark at auction, selling for $1,680,000.
While other cards are growing in popularity, every basketball fan prefers to have this card in their collection. As the name suggests, it features NBA logo patches from jerseys worn by Jordan, LeBron, and Kobe Bryant (arguably the greatest star in basketball) during the game.
This card is 1 of 1, meaning it is the only one ever created. Verified and certified by PSA.
1. 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Autographed
This is one of the earliest keepsake cards. Quite simply, this is undoubtedly the most valuable Michael Jordan basketball card ever produced. The front of the card is a remnant of the tri-color patch from the jersey “MJ” wore in the 1992 All-Star Game. Its sharply rounded corners give it a bright and sunny appearance.
In 2021, a copy of the card was sold at Heritage Auctions for $1.44 million, a record price for a copy of the card. This is the first time a Michael Jordan basketball card has exceeded the $1 million mark.
There is a congratulatory statement on the back of the card attesting to the authenticity of the signature and the authenticity of the patch components. Because it was the first autographed patch card, it is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of all Michael Jordan cards.