Drazen Petrovic

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Recent graded 10 sales steady around $75-80 with no significant 30-day change; consistent collector interest without hype.

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations; graded 10 holds $70-85.

Long term. Gradual appreciation for high grades due to legacy, but remains affordable.

History

Drazen Petrovic was a Croatian basketball legend, known as the 'Mozart of Basketball,' who played for the Portland Trail Blazers in 1990 before starring with the Nets; posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame after his tragic death in 1993, this rookie card captures his early NBA significance.

First released in 1990 as part of the 1990-91 NBA Hoops set in the United States.

• Petrovic's #248 is his true NBA rookie card from his Trail Blazers rookie season.
• He shares the 1990 Hoops set with icons like Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley.
• HOF inductee whose career was cut short, adding emotional value to his cards.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1990-91 NBA Hoops

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Mass-produced 1990 Hoops base rookie with very high print run.
• No known variants or short prints in base set.
• Gem mint graded 10 population low due to condition sensitivity.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge chipping, centering issues common in Hoops cards, surface scratches, and print defects on the action photo; corners prone to dings.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading.

Authenticity. Look for correct Hoops logo font, player stats on back matching 1989-90 season, and no modern printing marks; graded or graded grading recommended for high-value copies.