NBA star Stephen Curry’s playing card sold for the record price of $ 5.9 million, replacing LeBron James’ record.
Basketball professional Stephen Curry’s Rookie Card is the most expensive trading card in the world of sports. The 2009 NBA player’s card from the Golden State Warriors fetched a record $ 5.9 million. Previously, LeBron James’ card topped the list with a value of 5.2 million.
The buyer of the trading card is the investment company Alt, which had previously bought James’ card. “Our data shows that Steph’s card is up 35 percent in value since the start of the year,” the founder of Alt told NBC Sports. Currys Rookie Card is unique and signed, it comes from the manufacturer Panini.
The 33-year-old all-star Stephen Curry is considered one of the best point guards in the NBA and achieved a career record this season with an average of 32 points per game.
