Market outlook
Declining Outlook 4/10
Raw prices dropped 70% recently and 31% in last 30 days as of March 2026, reflecting oversupply and shifting collector interest to premium 80s/90s rookies.
Next months. Continued soft prices for raw; graded 10 may stabilize around $70.
Long term. Modest appreciation possible with Spurs nostalgia, but unlikely to exceed $200 for gems without market shift.
History
David Robinson, nicknamed 'The Admiral,' is a Hall of Fame NBA center who played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1989 to 2003, winning two NBA championships, the 1992 Olympic gold, and 10 All-Star selections; his #310 card is his most iconic rookie card, marking the start of his legendary career.
1989-90 NBA Hoops Series 2, released in 1989 by NBA Hoops in the United States.
- David Robinson's official rookie card from his debut NBA season with the Spurs.
- Frequently autographed and BAS authenticated versions are highly sought after by collectors.
- Part of the massive 1989-90 Hoops set, one of the largest basketball card productions ever.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- Very High
- First printed in
- 1989-90 NBA Hoops Series 2
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Abundant
- Massive 1989 Hoops print run exceeds 1 million base copies.
- No inserts or parallels in base Series 2 rookie.
- High population of graded copies per graded data.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues common in high-print run Hoops cards, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects; corners are prone to dings due to wax pack packaging.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid top loaders or magnetic holders, away from light and humidity; use team bags for raw cards and avoid stacking without sleeves.
Authenticity. Look for correct card stock thickness, sharp printing, and Spur logo details; graded or graded grading recommended; fakes rare but check for off-color borders or blurry text.
Sources: store.nba.com, etsy.com, sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com, psacard.com