Rare Giannis rookie card could fetch $2M at auction
A Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie trading card could set a new record at auction this month.
The card - part of Panini America's 2013-14 National Treasures line - is being sold through Goldin Auctions, which told TMZ Sports it believes the auction could crack the $2-million mark. The record for the most expensive modern-day card currently belongs to a LeBron James 2003-2004 Upper Deck rookie card, which was auctioned off for $1.8 million in July.
The Antetokounmpo card features an NBA Logoman patch from one of his game-worn jerseys along with his signature. It's 1-of-1 and has been graded a Mint 9 by Beckett Grading Service.
Our Late Summer Auction π is now open for bids! Kicking it off with Lot # 1 this @Giannis_An34 signed #NBA #Logoman Patch #RookieCard - an outstanding tribute piece depicting @Bucks superstar! #tradingcards #collect #thehobby #whodoyoucollect pic.twitter.com/VEXOwovA9S
β Goldin Auctions (@GoldinAuctions) August 31, 2020
Bidding opened Monday and has already reached $560,000. The auction closes Sept. 20.