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[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I buy based on the player as I’m sure many do…the Brown feels like the lowest PR of a current player

I’m not sure how Brown’s collectors market compares to that of Maxey, but I would assume the Celtics fan base is larger than the 76ers. I would expect Brown to outpace Maxey based on that alone, but not by much. I’m guessing somewhere around 4,600-4,900.

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I’m not sure how Brown’s collectors market compares to that of Maxey, but I would assume the Celtics fan base is larger than the 76ers. I would expect Brown to outpace Maxey based on that alone, but not by much. I’m guessing somewhere around 4,600-4,900.

Good point about the fans…

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I buy based on the player as I’m sure many do…the Brown feels like the lowest PR of a current player

Sad, but probably true.

Brown has done a lot more than Maxey (and like 95% of current players) though.

All-NBA, Chip, Finals MVP.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I don't know how modern fans feel about Durant. I think featuring him with the Rockets is a mistake, but I don't know how many more seasons he'll play, so it may have been awhile until he could be featured with OKC upon his retirement.

I expect his PR to be higher than Brunson and Maxey, but I'm not sure he'll eclipse any of the Hall of Famers featured. Maybe in the 5,100-5,300 range.

As for Wilkins, I do expect him to have the lowest PR to date, but still surpass 4,000.

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I feel that KD going to GS tainted his image for some. Others look at the number of teams he played in last few years. I agree that the timing makes sense to get his card out with the limited release window. Dominique had a great career but postseason history probably hurts him.

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I definitely dislike all of the team hopping, and that doesn't just apply to KD.

Wilkins was unfortunate to play in an era dominated by the 80s Celtics and Lakers, and Jordan. He's not the only one that never won a title due to those three, so I'm curious how his lack of postseason accolades contributes to his print run.

Dominique Wilkins - 2025-26 NBA Living Set® - Card 9 - PR: 5,483

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Dominique Wilkins - 2025-26 NBA Living Set® - Card 9 - PR: 5,483

Very happy to be so wrong about Wilkins’ print run!

How many did you buy to guarantee I was wrong? I kid, I kid. Haha.

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Dominique Wilkins - 2025-26 NBA Living Set® - Card 9 - PR: 5,483

I was wrong about it—won’t be the last lol

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Very happy to be so wrong about Wilkins’ print run!

How many did you buy to guarantee I was wrong? I kid, I kid. Haha.

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BUT this was when I was still under the impression that I could put together a complete chrome set of this. Only hit 3 chrome of the first 6 cards and spent wayyyyy too much money trying to make it happen organically so ... stepping back from that bat$&8! insanity. Definitely reconsidering what I want to collect in this set ... might just do retired HoFers from here on out.

[flyercle]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

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BUT this was when I was still under the impression that I could put together a complete chrome set of this. Only hit 3 chrome of the first 6 cards and spent wayyyyy too much money trying to make it happen organically so ... stepping back from that bat$&8! insanity. Definitely reconsidering what I want to collect in this set ... might just do retired HoFers from here on out.

I was planning on chasing that set as well, but once I started seeing what they are going for had to pull the plug quickly.

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

120

BUT this was when I was still under the impression that I could put together a complete chrome set of this. Only hit 3 chrome of the first 6 cards and spent wayyyyy too much money trying to make it happen organically so ... stepping back from that bat$&8! insanity. Definitely reconsidering what I want to collect in this set ... might just do retired HoFers from here on out.

I bought a 20-pack of the first card in hopes of hitting a single parallel. I didn’t think James would have that large of a print run. Since then I’ve stuck with one card per week. I might pick up another 20-pack if we get any retired Bulls greats, but I’m good with keeping the full set going for the time being.

[cms11]

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I buy based on the player as I’m sure many do…the Brown feels like the lowest PR of a current player

He seems less popular than Maxey (PR 4540).

[cms11]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I don't know how modern fans feel about Durant. I think featuring him with the Rockets is a mistake, but I don't know how many more seasons he'll play, so it may have been awhile until he could be featured with OKC upon his retirement.

If I was releasing them, I would have waited on KD. I wouldn't have put him in a Rockets jersey unless he wins a title there.

[eldavojohn]

First RC logo today -- someone we all thought might be earlier on. Too bad it's not an action shot but the artwork is stunning!

[Joliet Jake]

Topps NBA® Living Set® Card #11 - Cooper Flagg - PR: 169,041
Cooper Flagg is the Dallas Mavericks 2nd franchise and team member, and 1st rookie featured.
Basketball Reference

[byronscott4ever]

I can smell the presses overheating…this should be the biggest rookie PR and may be top 5 of current players at end of the season

[kyle1707]

Stranger things had a 128 k

Guessing this will be way up there

Still can’t believe that stranger things. Must of had multiple people buy 1000s

[eldavojohn]

NEW LOW PR

Jaylen Brown - 2025-26 NBA Living Set® - Card 10 - PR: 4,215

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

NEW LOW PR

Jaylen Brown - 2025-26 NBA Living Set® - Card 10 - PR: 4,215

I'm a little surprised he didn't best Maxey.

I'm also surprised the modern players, outside of James, are not outselling the retired vets and Hall of Famers.

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I can smell the presses overheating…this should be the biggest rookie PR and may be top 5 of current players at end of the season

This can’t beat LeBron right? 25kish would still be an amazing number

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

This can’t beat LeBron right? 25kish would still be an amazing number

I don't think Flagg passes James, but I'm thinking 30k or more.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I don't think Flagg passes James, but I'm thinking 30k or more.

Hard/impossible to know for sure, but curious what the #1 effect was on Bron's PR.

If Bron was card #10 and Flagg was #11, pretty sure Cooper's PR is higher.

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Hard/impossible to know for sure, but curious what the #1 effect was on Bron's PR.

If Bron was card #10 and Flagg was #11, pretty sure Cooper's PR is higher.

I agree LeBron’s print run was inflated because it was the first card in the set. No way to know what kind of boost it was, but I think Flagg’s print run might give us a small idea.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I don't think Flagg passes James, but I'm thinking 30k or more.

I'm guessing it's closer to 25k. Hot rookie and first RC shield in the set but it's not immediately clear that he's once-in-a-generation talent like Lebron or Wemby.

[Joliet Jake]

Topps NBA® Living Set® Card #12 - Paolo Banchero - PR: 3,876
Paolo Banchero is the Orlando Magic 1st franchise and team member featured.
Basketball Reference

[Joliet Jake]

I think today's release will be the first card to not break 4,000 for the print run.

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I think today's release will be the first card to not break 4,000 for the print run.

Topps giving the presses a break after Flagg…low card for sure