Kevin Garnett
Date of Birth: 5/19/1976
Rookie Card Year: 1995-96
Investment Rating: 8.5
Overview
Drafted fifth overall in the 1995 NBA Draft, directly out of high school, Kevin Garnett's legacy is based on consistency and winning. It's hard to believe that the highly-touted teen evolved into one of the game's all-time greats. That being said, there are still plenty of opportunities for collectors to snag some excellent Kevin Garnett rookie cards at reasonable prices given that he debuted at the tail end of a different era in the hobby.
Kevin Garnett rookie cards were released in 1995-96 products. This was just before serial numbers and autographs became more prevalent. As a result, most of the initial Kevin Garnett cards remain extremely affordable. And while none are going to go into the stratosphere as far as prices go, even modest dollar gains could mean solid returns for collectors.
By far, the 1995-96 Topps Finest Kevin Garnett rookie card paces the pack. From there, the drop is steep with most of his rookies available for low prices. In total, there are 15 different Kevin Garnett rookie cards, none of which are overly difficult to find. Some of the most popular first-year Kevin Garnett cards include the various Draft Redemption options.
His arrival in the league came during a transition time in the hobby. As a result, Garnett has no autograph or autograph memorabilia rookie cards.
See also: Ultimate Kevin Garnett Rookie Cards Checklist Gallery.
Rookie Cards
Kevin Garnett Rookie Card Checklist Guide
Budget Rookie Cards
- 1995-96 Collector's Choice #275
- 1995-96 Fleer #293
- 1995-96 Hoops #272
- 1995-96 SkyBox Premium #233
- 1995-96 Topps #237
- 1995-96 Ultra #274
- 1995-96 Upper Deck #273
Mid-Range Rookie Cards
- 1995-96 E-XL #49
- 1995-96 Flair #206
- 1995-96 Metal #167
- 1995-96 SP #159
- 1995-96 SP Championship #62
- 1995-96 Stadium Club #343
- 1995-96 Topps Gallery #41
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Autograph Guide
Kevin Garnett Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide
Below you will find an example of what Kevin Garnett'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. Reputable authentication companies include JSA, PSA, Panini Authentic, Upper Deck Authentic, Tristar and Mounted Memories to name a few.
Kevin Garnett Cut Signature Exemplar
Kevin Garnett Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Kevin Garnett signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics, regardless of the item signed or when it was signed. Look for the following signature features:
- Signed on a relatively even horizontal plane.
- The letters have a slight lean to the left.
- The letter "K" is legible and includes a narrow crossing at the near top and a large rounded portion on the bottom.
- This flows into what looks like a letter "a."
- The pen lifts making a small dash.
- The pen lifts again making a "G" that looks more like a number "8" that is open at the top left.
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