How come Charles Barkley's RC card is worth more than Hakeem Olajuwon's Rc?

CommomSensei88 · 10-14-2025, 03:10 PM

How come Charles Barkley's rookie in the 1986 Fleer set worth more than Hakeem Olajuwon's rookie in the same set? Hakeem Olajuwon was better and had a better career and is considered by most to be top 10 all time. His rookie is just not a little more it's hundreds more, is this because Basketball is just some popularity contest?

hermanotarjeta · 10-14-2025, 03:19 PM

Popularity is one thing, Barkley has for the most part been the second most expensive card in the set since release of the first basketball Beckett.

Another factor is that the Barkley card is more condition sensitive than the Hakeem, although similar quantities have been graded, there are about 100 less barkleys in PSA 10 ( about 250 vs. 350 )

asujbl · 10-14-2025, 03:30 PM

Of course it’s a popularity contest

the mesiah · 10-14-2025, 03:44 PM

Yes (5 characters)

glen87 · 10-14-2025, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommomSensei88

How come Charles Barkley's rookie in the 1986 Fleer set worth more than Hakeem Olajuwon's rookie in the same set? Hakeem Olajuwon was better and had a better career and is considered by most to be top 10 all time. His rookie is just not a little more it's hundreds more, is this because Basketball is just some popularity contest?

Hakeem's mom is that you???

CommomSensei88 · 10-14-2025, 03:47 PM

I just always wondered why individual talent doesn't mean as much in Basketball as it does in Baseball a lot of great players don't ever get the credit they deserve if they're not popular enough in basketball and Hakeem has to be one the players when you research one of the most impressive individuals to ever play considering his background and what he was able to accomplish with the lack of help during his prime compared to the other greats.

asujbl · 10-14-2025, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CommomSensei88

I just always wondered why individual talent doesn't mean as much in Basketball as it does in Baseball a lot of great players don't ever get the credit they deserve if they're not popular enough in basketball and Hakeem has to be one the players when you research one of the most impressive individuals to ever play considering his background and what he was able to accomplish with the lack of help during his prime compared to the other greats.

Huh? Examples please

msink28 · 10-14-2025, 04:21 PM

Barkley is wildly underrated for his basketball skill and was immensely popular. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all that Hakeem was outright better than Barkley although I would agree that Hakeem was more accomplished and had a more desirable career.

drobfan8 · 10-14-2025, 04:28 PM

Barkley is more relevant also due to media duties.

asujbl · 10-14-2025, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msink28

Barkley is wildly underrated for his basketball skill and was immensely popular. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all that Hakeem was outright better than Barkley although I would agree that Hakeem was more accomplished and had a more desirable career.

I love Barkley

It’s a slam dunk

fabiani12333 · 10-14-2025, 05:00 PM

Barkley is a much bigger celebrity and a Hall of Famer as well.

CommomSensei88 · 10-14-2025, 05:05 PM

I understand the love for Barkley for popularity reasons but let's be real Hakeem was better in the playoffs when it matters most and has the second most PPG as a center all time in the playoffs and most BPG in the playoffs. He's the only player all time to be in the top 20 in the 5 major categories Blocks, Steals, Rebounds and Points and when he retired, he was top 10. Charles Barkley was not even close in Defense and was not even better player when he joined Hakeems Rockets.

asujbl · 10-14-2025, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommomSensei88

I understand the love for Barkley for popularity reasons but let's be real Hakeem was better in the playoffs when it matters most and has the second most PPG as a center all time in the playoffs and most BPG in the playoffs. He's the only player all time to be in the top 20 in the 5 major categories Blocks, Steals, Rebounds and Points and when he retired, he was top 10. Charles Barkley was not even close in Defense and was not even better player when he joined Hakeems Rockets.

We all know this. You don’t need to post it

Your question was already answered

jcardstore · 10-14-2025, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msink28

Barkley is wildly underrated for his basketball skill and was immensely popular. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all that Hakeem was outright better than Barkley although I would agree that Hakeem was more accomplished and had a more desirable career.

It’s such a slam dunk that it may as well be Shaq dunking on a 5th grader on a 7ft hoop.

Hakeem is probably the greatest defensive big man in history and one of the most unstoppable offensive players ever.

Barkley was very good, underrated even

He’s not even close to Hakeem from a basketball skill perspective

hermanotarjeta · 10-14-2025, 05:19 PM

Willie Mays has better career stats than Mantle, but he sells for way less.

fabiani12333 · 10-14-2025, 05:22 PM

I believe Barkley was even a bigger celebrity than Hakeem during their prime years in the 90s.

Some pro athletes transcend the sports they play in.

mizzoujohn · 10-14-2025, 05:33 PM

Hakeem better player hard to argue
Barkley more popular

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kingofsnake · 10-14-2025, 05:55 PM

duwal · 10-14-2025, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msink28

Barkley is wildly underrated for his basketball skill and was immensely popular. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all that Hakeem was outright better than Barkley although I would agree that Hakeem was more accomplished and had a more desirable career.

yeah Barkley had a higher career scoring avg, had higher rebounds per game total than Hakeem despite being much shorter, more assists and better shooting percentages from nearly every area.

Add to that he is a guy people can watch and laugh with for hours each week during the NBA season

no10pin · 10-14-2025, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommomSensei88

I understand the love for Barkley for popularity reasons but let's be real Hakeem was better in the playoffs when it matters most and has the second most PPG as a center all time in the playoffs and most BPG in the playoffs. He's the only player all time to be in the top 20 in the 5 major categories Blocks, Steals, Rebounds and Points and when he retired, he was top 10. Charles Barkley was not even close in Defense and was not even better player when he joined Hakeems Rockets.

There's not a mathematical formula based on stats that determines card prices. People pulling out their wallet to buy is what matters. Chuck is way more relevant and insanely popular these days.

carlo16 · 10-14-2025, 06:50 PM

Barkley, Shaq and Bradshaw all have turned into personalities and people forgot how good they were during their playing days.

JeffG1954 · 10-14-2025, 06:54 PM

When was the last time you saw Chuck?

When was the last time you saw Hakeem?

Out of sight, out of mind.

Bosoxfan5990 · 10-14-2025, 06:56 PM

Interesting first thread here.

CommomSensei88 · 10-14-2025, 07:08 PM

It's crazy how people would just fork over their wallets and bank accounts over popularity instead of Skill.

hermanotarjeta · 10-14-2025, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CommomSensei88

It's crazy how people would just fork over their wallets and bank accounts over popularity instead of Skill.

I agree,

Sincerely,

Shai Gilgeous Alexander

10-14-2025, 03:10 PM	#1
CommomSensei88 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 9	How come Charles Barkley's RC card is worth more than Hakeem Olajuwon's Rc? How come Charles Barkley's rookie in the 1986 Fleer set worth more than Hakeem Olajuwon's rookie in the same set? Hakeem Olajuwon was better and had a better career and is considered by most to be top 10 all time. His rookie is just not a little more it's hundreds more, is this because Basketball is just some popularity contest?

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CommomSensei88 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 9	I understand the love for Barkley for popularity reasons but let's be real Hakeem was better in the playoffs when it matters most and has the second most PPG as a center all time in the playoffs and most BPG in the playoffs. He's the only player all time to be in the top 20 in the 5 major categories Blocks, Steals, Rebounds and Points and when he retired, he was top 10. Charles Barkley was not even close in Defense and was not even better player when he joined Hakeems Rockets. Last edited by CommomSensei88; 10-14-2025 at 05:09 PM.

10-14-2025, 03:19 PM	#2
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,416	Popularity is one thing, Barkley has for the most part been the second most expensive card in the set since release of the first basketball Beckett. Another factor is that the Barkley card is more condition sensitive than the Hakeem, although similar quantities have been graded, there are about 100 less barkleys in PSA 10 ( about 250 vs. 350 )

10-14-2025, 03:47 PM	#6
CommomSensei88 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 9	I just always wondered why individual talent doesn't mean as much in Basketball as it does in Baseball a lot of great players don't ever get the credit they deserve if they're not popular enough in basketball and Hakeem has to be one the players when you research one of the most impressive individuals to ever play considering his background and what he was able to accomplish with the lack of help during his prime compared to the other greats.

10-14-2025, 04:21 PM	#8
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,367	Barkley is wildly underrated for his basketball skill and was immensely popular. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all that Hakeem was outright better than Barkley although I would agree that Hakeem was more accomplished and had a more desirable career.

10-14-2025, 05:00 PM	#11
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,597	Barkley is a much bigger celebrity and a Hall of Famer as well.

10-14-2025, 05:19 PM	#15
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,416	Willie Mays has better career stats than Mantle, but he sells for way less.

10-14-2025, 05:22 PM	#16
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,597	I believe Barkley was even a bigger celebrity than Hakeem during their prime years in the 90s. Some pro athletes transcend the sports they play in.

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mizzoujohn Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 183	Hakeem better player hard to argue Barkley more popular Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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carlo16 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,362	Barkley, Shaq and Bradshaw all have turned into personalities and people forgot how good they were during their playing days.

10-14-2025, 06:54 PM	#22
JeffG1954 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3,150	When was the last time you saw Chuck? When was the last time you saw Hakeem? Out of sight, out of mind.

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CommomSensei88 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 9	It's crazy how people would just fork over their wallets and bank accounts over popularity instead of Skill.