The NBA is shaking things up in a big way this season. For the first time ever, rookies will wear special patches during their debut games, and those patches will turn into one of the most valuable trading cards a collector could ever get their hands on.
This is all part of a new partnership between the NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and Fanatics Collectibles, which brings Topps back to producing officially licensed NBA cards for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
Topps lost the NBA license 16 years ago, but now the iconic trading card company is returning with fresh ideas that connect fans to real moments in ways they never have before. So let’s dive deeper!
What Is the NBA Debut Patch?
The NBA Debut Patch is a special commemorative patch that every rookie will