Some of A.I.’s Best with the Brand
Watching Allen Iverson at the peak of his powers was a singular experience. The diminutive point guard with breathtaking athleticism, otherworldly handles, and an unbelievable will thrived amongst the trees at a time when big men reigned supreme. Putting his body on the line every time he took to the floor, Iverson was fearless. His run to the Finals in 2001 remains the stuff of legends.
On and off the court, Iverson ushered in a new era of cool in the world of basketball. A cultural icon and, at times, a lightning rod, his desire to compete and his aesthetically wondrous game made him an inspiration to an entire generation of players and fans.
Still celebrated by Topps today with recent releases like 2023/24 Topps Cosmic Chrome Basketball, Iverson’s place in the sport and The Hobby live on. Let’s take a look at some of the best Topps cards from the brilliant career of The Answer.
Allen Iverson Cards to Collect
1996/97 Topps Finest Basketball #280 Allen Iverson RC
Player info
• drafted first overall out of Georgetown
• 1996 first team all-American
Set info
• 291 total cards
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• finest ‘heirs’ card back features vitals, college stats, and fact that Iverson was shortest player ever drafted with the top pick
1996/97 Topps Chrome Basketball #171 Allen Iverson Refractor RC
Player info
• 1997 Rookie of the Year
• 4x scoring champion (’99, ’01, ’02, ’05)
Set info
• 220-card base set
• includes RCs of Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and others from a loaded rookie class
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• perhaps most coveted Iverson card
2005/06 Topps 1952 Style Basketball #112 Allen Iverson Gold Refractor /25
Player info
• 11x all-star
• 2x all-star game mvp (’01, ’05)
set info
• 165 total cards
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• retro-style card back with vitals and stats commemorates Iverson passing 17,000 career points
2005/06 Topps First Row Basketball #PTPAR-IO Allen Iverson/Shaquille O’Neal Dual Auto Relic /1
Player info
• 3x all-league first-team
• 3x all-league second-team
set info
• 150-card base set
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• Dual auto of Iverson and Shaq, who battled in Iverson’s only finals appearance
2003/24 Topps Cosmic Chrome Basketball Cosmic Heroes #CH-5 Allen Iverson SSP
Player info
• League MVP 2001
• named to NBA 75th anniversary team
set info
• 20-card insert
• includes rcs of Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller
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• brilliantly designed new Iverson featuring throwback image
