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1. Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama rookie cards are on fire and have some of the highest bid amounts in the sports card niche.

Best Card: 2023 Panini NBA Hoops Victor Wembanyama RC #277 or 2023 Prizm Draft Picks Victor Wembanyama RC #2

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2. Chet Holmgren

He is on fire, and many industry experts are high on him. Check out the best Chet Holmgren rookie cards here.

Best Card: 2022-23 Chet Holmgren Panini Prizm RC #266 (Shop on eBay)

3. Nikola Jokić

The Joker will most likely win another NBA title in 2023-24 and then worry about his horse racing team.

Best Card: 2015 Nikola Jokic Prizm RC #335

4. Joel Embiid

Joel has been among the best big men in the NBA since 2016. He has turned the 76ers into one of the top teams in the NBA.

Best Card: 2015 Joel Embiid Prizm RC #253  (Shop on eBay)

5. Zion Williamson

Zion combines speed and strength like no other player in the league if he can only stay healthy.

Best Cheap Card: 2019 Zion Williamson Panini Donruss Optic RC #158  (Shop on eBay)

Bottom Line

You should buy the above NBA big men top rookie cards when you get them at the right price. I prefer eBay auctions or buying in lots.

Which rookie card is best in basketball?

Look for the players Prizm rookie card.

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