Kevin Durant was amazed to discover the selling price of his most expensive trading card. Initially, the Houston Rockets star guessed it was worth $112,000, but he was stunned to learn the actual record was $780,000.
Durant's 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Card sold for $780,000 in 2021. The card features his signature and a piece of his game-worn jersey from his rookie season with the Seattle SuperSonics.
The high prices of Durant’s cards are justified given his remarkable career. He is a 15-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and has earned an MVP award.
Durant started his first season with Houston strongly, averaging 27.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game with shooting splits of 52.2% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and 84.6% from the free-throw line over four games.
"The record was actually $780,000."
Summary: Kevin Durant was shocked to learn his rookie card, featuring his autograph and jersey piece, sold for $780,000, reflecting his outstanding basketball legacy.