Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Consistent low prices with minor fluctuations; recent graded 7 up 119% short-term but raw down 34%, indicating no sustained growth[1][4].

Next months. Stable to slight decline in ungraded; graded mid-grades hold $15-25.

Long term. Stable low value unless major Kareem market surge; unlikely to appreciate significantly.

History

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest NBA players in history, renowned for his skyhook shot, 6 NBA championships, 6 MVP awards, and all-time leading scoring record until 2023; by 1988, he was in his final Lakers season at age 40, featured as a veteran star in the set.

1988 in the United States as part of the 1988-89 Fleer Basketball set.

• Not a rookie card, as Kareem's rookies are from 1969 Topps and others.
• Part of Fleer's 1988 basketball release with 132 base cards featuring top NBA stars.
• Kareem retired after the 1988-89 season, adding retrospective appeal to this card.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1988 Fleer Basketball

Demand

Low

Supply

Abundant

• Base card from high-print run 1988 Fleer set
• No variants, stamps, or limited editions
• Not a rookie or short-print

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge chipping, centering issues, surface scratches, and print defects common in high-volume 1980s Fleer basketball cards; corners and borders often show wear.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry conditions away from light to prevent fading; use card savers for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. No known reprints or fakes for this base card due to low value; verify print quality, holograms on slabs, and match to population reports from graded/graded; compare to genuine scans from reputable sites.