1989 was a landmark year for basketball trading cards thanks to David Robinson. Even though Robinson was drafted first overall in 1987, the San Antonio Spurs had to wait two whole years before he would actually play in the NBA because of his commitment to the U.S. Navy. Similarly, collectors had to wait two years before they could find Robinson on cardboard, but when he did make his debut in 1989-90 NBA Hoops, it was historic. It's easy to write off the Robinson card today because a scrub autograph card has more "value," but people forget that the card was highly desired thanks to Robinson's play, bringing the Spurs from out of the NBA's basement to one of the league's premiere franchises.
So when Panini brought back the NBA Hoops brand, it only made sense to dig into the brand's past and bring back Robinson is some form. And what better way than to buy back actual Robinson cards from 1989-99 Hoops (not really breaking the bank there) and have The Admiral sign the cards? Robinson was more than happy to oblige, signing ten Hoops cards with a different Bible verse for each card as an inscription.
(Click here for images of David Robinson's NBA Hoops Buyback Autographs)
Expect there to be plenty of nostalgia for these cards and the value of them to be a lot more than what you might normally expect to pay for a Robinson autograph nowadays.
Here is the official product description by Panini America...
Find (2) Autograph Cards per box!!
Look for limited Kobe Bryant Black Mamba and Blake Superior cards!
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
Huge 279-card base set going deep into team rosters with a chase Champions #279 card!
Classic design calling back to the first Hoops set in 1989-90!
179-card Hoops Autographs set featuring Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Dirk Nowitzki!
Classic design and great insert set photography!
You asked for it, you got it! Check out the insert A Night to Remember where the content was chosen by collectors.
Look for original 1989-90 Hoops Buyback autographs featuring on-card signatures!
36 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
Source: Panini America
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