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Chris Webber's NBA Cards Show His Unique Game
Chris Webber's rare 1990s basketball cards highlight his scoring, playmaking and impact on the court.
In brief
Chris Webber's rare 1990s basketball cards highlight his scoring, playmaking and impact on the court. Chris Webber's 1990s basketball cards, including his 1993 Topps Finest Refractor and 1994 Ultra Power in the Key, showcase his unique playing style and value in the collectibles market. Originally reported by…
Chris Webber's NBA Skills
At his best, Chris Webber had an answer for just about anything a defense threw at him, surveying the floor from the elbow or high post, drawing double teams and threading slick bounce passes through…
Webber's 1990s NBA Impact
Few big men in the ’90s had his combination of ball-handling, court vision, and scoring touch, and even fewer would push the ball in the open court with his flair for the spectacular or mean-mug…
Webber's Card Debut
C-Webb arrived in the NBA just as a new wave of premium basketball card products entered the market, and left just as many of the manufacturers that defined the ’90s were disappearing.
1993 Topps Finest Refractor
PSA 9 copies of Webber's 1993 Finest Refractor are up 44% over the last year, with the most recent bringing in $5,320, up 44.59%.
1993 Stadium Club Beam Team
Webber's 1993 Beam Team card shows him snatching a rebound out of midair above two defenders, with raw copies now around $8 and PSA 10s at $525.
1994 Ultra Power in the Key
Webber's 1994 Ultra Power in the Key #9 shows him in a Bullets uniform with a multicolored court illustration and a two-handed slam.
1997 Hoops High Voltage
Webber's 1997 Hoops High Voltage card features him driving toward the basket against black-and-white swirls that look like something out of The Twilight Zone.
1999 Skybox Apex Net Shredders
Webber's 1999 Skybox Apex Net Shredders card shows him shredding nets to the tune of 24.5 points per game, the sixth-highest average in the league.
1999 Fleer Focus Fresh Ink
Webber's 1999 Fleer Focus Fresh Ink autograph card sold for $911, the most recent copy selling for $911 in September.
2006 Topps Chrome Superfractor
Webber's 2006 Topps Chrome Superfractor sold for $6,655 in January 2023, a year after his retirement in 2008.
Webber's Card Value
Webber's most appealing cards capture him in his playing days with bold, unmistakably ’90s designs fit for a forward who was revolutionizing the position with an unparalleled skill set.
Webber's Career Impact
Webber earned five consecutive All-Star selections from 2000 to 2004, led the 'Greatest Show on Court' Kings to five straight 50-win seasons, and helped Sacramento reach the 2002 Western Conference Finals.
Webber's Trade History
On May 14, 1998, the Wizards traded Webber to the Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe, a move that proved to be the turning point of his career.
Webber's 1994 Trade
Webber bristled at Don Nelson’s coaching style and what he perceived as disrespectful treatment, eventually refusing to play for the Warriors if the team retained its head coach.
Webber's 1994 Contract
Webber’s 15-year contract included an escape clause after just one season, which allowed him to opt out of his deal and become a restricted free agent.
Webber's 1999 Trade
Webber's 1999 Skybox Apex Net Shredders card shows him shredding nets to the tune of 24.5 points per game, the sixth-highest average in the league.
The one thing
Chris Webber's 1990s basketball cards, including his 1993 Topps Finest Refractor and 1994 Ultra Power in the Key, showcase his unique playing style and value in the collectibles market.
