1997-98 Topps Finest Series 1 🏀 Complete Set

1997-98 Topps Finest Series 1 🏀 Complete Set

The 1997-98 Topps Finest Series 1 is a premium release from a golden age of sports cards. It's a highly sought-after set due to its premium chromium finish and a legendary rookie class that includes some of the biggest names from the 1997 NBA Draft. A complete set from this series is a significant collection for any basketball card enthusiast.

Description:

• Set Composition: The complete Series 1 set consists of 173 cards. The entire 1997-98 Topps Finest set is 326 cards, divided into two series.

• Key Cards & Rookies: The value of a complete set is heavily anchored by the rookie cards from the 1997 NBA Draft class. The most valuable rookie cards in Series 1 are:

  • Tim Duncan (#101, #137, #157): The most desirable rookie card in the set, with three different card numbers for different tiers.

  • Tracy McGrady (#107, #144, #164): Another highly valuable rookie card, with three different card numbers.

  • Chauncey Billups (#109, #145, #165): A key rookie card of the future NBA champion.

• Star Power: The set also includes key base cards of established superstars:

  • Michael Jordan (#39, #154, #271): A highly sought-after card featuring the legendary player.

  • Kobe Bryant (#40, #137, #262): A key card of the legendary superstar.

• Design: The cards are known for their premium, reflective chromium finish and are tiered into three distinct levels of rarity:

  • Bronze (Common): Cards #1-120

  • Silver (Uncommon): Cards #121-153

  • Gold (Rare): Cards #154-173