Upper Deck Jordan-Bryant Card Sells Nearly $13 Million

A unique 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs basketball card featuring signatures and game-worn jersey patches from NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for a record-breaking $12.932 million at a Heritage Auctions sale, becoming the most expensive basketball card and sports card ever sold. This sale surpassed the previous record held by a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, which sold for $12.6 million in 2022, and more than doubled the prior top basketball card sale of a Stephen Curry rookie card at $5.9 million. The card is one-of-a-kind, with the Jordan patch being a rare gold variant from the NBA's 50th season, and its sale marks a shift in high-end sports collectibles toward modern NBA memorabilia. Heritage’s Chris Ivy described the card as a “holy grail” for modern collectors, emphasizing its unparalleled uniqueness and significance, despite a modest PSA grade of 6, which matters less for one-of-a-kind items. The sale highlights the booming market for premium basketball cards, with modern stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic also commanding high prices, but this Jordan-Bryant card now stands at the pinnacle of the hobby.