Kevin Durant Card and Memorabilia Guide

Kevin Durant

Date of Birth: 9/30/1988
Rookie Card Year: 2007-08
Investment Rating: 9.0


Overview

Kevin Durant cards are among the most coveted in the hobby. He is an elite star who will help carry the NBA and basketball collecting into its next phase. Although he is one of the youngest top-level talents, Durant is already a seasoned veteran as far as NBA experience. He has proven that even small-market teams can compete, both on the court and with collectors. The Oklahoma City Thunder have a fierce following and Durant is at the center of their fanbase. Durant has even helped other players, like Russell Westbrook, develop into strong collecting options.

With his relatively young age and almost limitless potential, Kevin Durant cards and memorabilia represent a great investment opportunity for collectors. During the past few playoff runs, Kevin Durant cards have reached impressive values before coming down slightly during the off-season. He is primed to compete for titles for the foreseeable future.

Given the early success he has already achieved, prices for Kevin Durant cards and autographs will continue to increase. The only thing that keeps him from the collecting level of players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James is global awareness. He also seems to lack a killer instinct that helps draw fans and collectors. If Thunder superstar can grab a title before James, Durant could leapfrog "the King" and become the new royalty in the NBA. It will also open the ceiling on where the value of Kevin Durant cards could go.

Durant has an exclusive autograph deal with Panini. However, when he entered the league in 2007, Durant had an agreement with Upper Deck. Those are two great places to look for authentic autographs and memorabilia.

Durant has a total of 32 true rookie cards, which fall into all price ranges. The top three Kevin Durant cards all feature on-card autographs and jersey patches.

Top 3 Kevin Durant Rookie Cards

2007-08 Exquisite Collection # 94 (/99,autographed jersey)


Anytime a player has an Exquisite rookie card, it is normally their top card. Kevin Durant is no exception. Numbered to 99, it is the top option for any Durant collector. The card is further highlighted by an on-card autograph and jersey swatch. Although it is unfortunate Seattle lost their franchise to Oklahoma City, the team colors are unlikely to be missed.

2007-08 SP Authentic # 152 (/299,autographed jersey)


The patch is a little smaller and the card is numbered to 299 but the SP Authentic card is still hotly pursued by collectors. Due to the higher print run, they are some of the most widely traded high-end Durant rookies.

2007-08 UD Black # 106 (/99,autographed jersey)


The UD Black card features a huge swatch that spells out 2007 and is also numbered to 99. Understandably the color scheme is heavy on black and the on-card autographed is signed in gold, which contrasts nicely.


 sports card and memorabilia auctions

2007 - 08 Topps Letterman Kevin Durant Refractor 45 Of 99 Supeesonics Rc Rookie
$52.00

2007 - 08 Topps Kevin Durant Rookie Rc! 669 Supersonics #75
$20.00

2007-08 KEVIN DURANT TOPPS LETTERMAN RC PATCH 1 1
$295.00

2007 Topps Chrome Kevin Durant Rookie PSA 10
$71.00

**BGS 10** 07-08 Kevin Durant SPX Auto RC Rookie…Pristine
$1,500.00

2007 08 Upper Deck #KD1 Kevin Durant EXCLUSIVE Draft Day Rookie BECKETT 10
$24.99

(50) 07 08 Topps #2 Kevin Durant RC Lot Seattle $500+
$124.99

2007-08 UD ROOKIE BOX SET #11 KEVIN DURANT ROOKIE RC, SONICS, THUNDER - PSA 10
$34.95

KEVIN DURANT 2009-10 DONRUSS ELITE STATUS 10 65
$25.65

2007-08 Fleer Kevin Durant Rookie Card Rare Bgs With 10 Rc
$30.29

(10) 07 08 Topps Kevin Durant ROOKIE Lot MVP?? $200++
$24.99

(5) KEVIN DURANT 07-08 TOPPS FINEST RC LOT 5 MINT
$119.99
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Rookie Cards

Kevin Durant Rookie Card Checklist

Budget Rookie Cards

Mid-Range Rookie Cards



 sports card and memorabilia auctions

2007 - 08 Topps Letterman Kevin Durant Refractor 45 Of 99 Supeesonics Rc Rookie
$52.00

2007 - 08 SP Kevin Durant Rookie Rc Supersonics Prospects Mint To Nm
$8.00

2007-08 Kevin Durant UpperDeck First Edition PSA 10 **HOT** OKC
$18.05

2007 - 08 Topps Kevin Durant Rookie Rc! 669 Supersonics #75
$20.00

Oklahoma City OKC Thunder 2007-08 Kevin Durant UD Star Rookie card HOT Longhorns
$5.35

Oklahoma City OKC Thunder 2007-08 Kevin Durant R@RE Star Rookie Variation card
$9.35

Oklahoma City OKC Thunder 2007-08 Kevin Durant SP Rookie card RED HOT Longhorns
$5.50

2007-08 Kevin Durant Rookie Card Lot (2) Topps & Fleer***OKC***HOT
$6.04
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Autograph Guide

Kevin Durant Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide

Below you will find an example of what Kevin Durant's authentic signature looks like. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company.


Signed Basketball Pricing:

Average eBay Sales Price: $115
Lowest Amazon Price: $190.95

Signed Jersey Pricing

Average eBay Sales Price: $175
Lowest Amazon Price: $279.95

Signed 8x10 Photo Pricing

Average eBay Sales Price: $85
Lowest Amazon Price: $58.50


 sports card and memorabilia auctions

Kevin Durant AUTO Signed OKC Thunder Jersey w COA (proof)
$499.99

Kevin Durant Seattle Sonics Autographed Signed 8x10 Photo PSA DNA Authentic
$99.95

THUNDER KEVIN DURANT SIGNED AUTHENTIC 16X20 PHOTO JSA #F47824
$149.99

KEVIN DURANT SIGNED OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER JERSEY AUTO COA PROOF OKC PLAYOFFS MVP
$139.99

LONGHORNS KEVIN DURANT HAND SIGNED & FRAMED OKC THUNDER LOGO FLOOR TILE W COA
$139.99

KEVIN DURANT Signed OKC THUNDER Jersey Auto COA GAI
$299.99

Kevin Durant Autographed Jersey GAI COA Signed OKC Thunder Jersey NWT!
$299.00

Kevin Durant Autographed Jersey GAI COA Signed OKC Thunder Jersey NWT!
$299.00
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Trey Treutel is an Ole Miss grad and a life-long fan of sports. He religiously follows the NBA and NFL as well as college basketball and football. As a kid, he collected football cards in the early to mid-90’s and basketball cards from the mid to late-90’s. Although Hurricane Katrina wiped out his entire collection, he recently picked up collecting basketball cards again on a whim and has not looked back.

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