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1990-1999 Basketball Cards

While the early 1990s were a hobby wasteland across all sports, the mid-to-late 1990s belong to basketball cards. The drawing power of Michael Jordan cards, combined with new inserts like Jambalaya and rare parallels like Precious Metal Gems, intrigued collectors. Add that to an influx of elite rookie talent and demand would soon explode.

In 1997, Skybox Autographics brought in-pack autographed cards to NBA collectors for the first time and the industry would soon make that a common theme in future card products. Late-1990s cards saw decent interest initially, but it was not until years later that collectors realized just how valuable these rare cards could become.

Like Michael Jordan in the 1980s, Kobe Bryant is the clear favorite rookie option for collectors. Other popular rookie cards from the decade include Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Dirk Nowitzki, Ray Allen, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Grant Hill and Gary Payton.

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1990s Basketball Card Sets

Explore our database of 1990s Basketball Card Set Information. Each product profile features set checklists, product info, expert analysis, and deals on singles and boxes. Browse basketball cards from 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-00.

1990-91 SkyBox Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Jun 25, 2015

1990-91 SkyBox Basketball was considered premium at the time. It might not be worth a lot today, but the memorable design and solid checklist give it some lasting relevance.

1992-93 Topps Stadium Club Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel Jul 28, 2015

Featuring a popular Shaquille O’Neal rookie card, 1992-93 Stadium Club Basketball is further enhanced by the Beam Team insert that includes Michael Jordan and Shaq.

1993-94 Topps Finest Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Nov 20, 2012

1993-94 Topps Finest Basketball marks the brand’s hardcourt debut. The NBA set is led by Michael Jordan and the Refractor parallels along with rookie cards of Anfernee Hardaway and Chris Webber.

1994-95 Topps Finest Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Nov 14, 2012

Featuring Grant Hill and Jason Kidd rookies, 1994-95 Topps Finest Basketball also offers popular Refractors and Michael Jordan cards.

1995-96 Topps Finest Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Nov 06, 2012

By today’s standards, 1995-96 Topps Finest Basketball is a very simple set. Rookie cards are led by Kevin Garnett, however a solid second tier includes Jerry Stackhouse, Michael Finley and Rasheed Wallace.

1996-97 Bowman’s Best Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel Aug 25, 2015

Led by Atomic Refractors and Kobe Bryant rookie cards, 1996-97 Bowman’s Best Basketball is a chromium treat from the 1990s.

1996-97 Flair Showcase Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel May 09, 2014

Boasting multiple base tiers, limited Legacy Collection parallels and cool inserts, 1996-97 Flair Showcase Basketball offers plenty. Collectors can find rookie cards for Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Ray Allen, as well as base and insert cards for Michael Jordan.

1996-97 Fleer Ultra Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel Mar 20, 2015

Led by rookie cards for Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Ray Allen, 1996-97 Fleer Ultra Basketball is a fun NBA product that is further boosted by a large insert lineup.

1996-97 Skybox E-X2000 Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel May 06, 2014

1996-97 Skybox E-X2000 Basketball offers an exciting look back at the peak of ’90s basketball collecting. The distinct set offers rookie cards for Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Ray Allen.

1996-97 Skybox Z-Force Basketball Cards

By Trey Treutel Apr 03, 2015

Featuring loud designs, plenty of color and an abundance of Zs, 1996-97 Skybox Z-Force Basketball offers a fun look back at 1990s collecting. The product includes the popular Big Men on Court inserts and rookie cards for Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and Steve Nash.