David Robinson

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Consistent low-to-mid value sales with minor fluctuations in gem mint grades; abundant supply caps upside despite enduring Spurs/ROY nostalgia[2][3][4][5].

Next months. Stable with graded 10 range $50-80 amid collector interest.

Long term. Stable to slight rise if Spurs success continues, but unlikely to exceed $100 ungraded/lower grades.

History

David Robinson, nicknamed 'The Admiral,' is a retired NBA center who played his entire career (1989-2003) with the San Antonio Spurs, winning two NBA championships (1999, 2003), the 1990-91 Rookie of the Year unanimously, 10 All-Star selections, and the 1992 Olympic gold medal; this card commemorates his Rookie of the Year achievement.

First released in 1990-91 NBA Hoops basketball trading card set in the United States.

• Features a dynamic in-game shot of Robinson posting up with silver/dark pink border and yellow 'Rookie of the Year' banner.
• One of the most iconic and affordable David Robinson rookie cards.
• Base set rookie card, not autographed in standard form.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1990-91 NBA Hoops

Demand

Medium

Supply

Abundant

• Mass-produced base set rookie from high-print run 1990s NBA Hoops.
• No inserts/parallels in standard 'Rookie of the Year' variant.
• High graded population expected due to popularity.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, corner chipping, and print defects common in high-volume 1990s Hoops production; surface scratches on glossy finish.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid top loaders or magnetic holders, away from sunlight/heat/humidity; use team bags for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. Examine 'Rookie of the Year' banner alignment and Spurs logo sharpness; fakes rare but check against graded population reports; prefer graded by graded/graded/graded.