Shareef Abdur-Rahim 1996-97 NBA Hoops Rookie Gold Foil #1 RC

Add a piece of 1990s basketball history with this Shareef Abdur-Rahim 1996-97 NBA Hoops Rookie Card (Gold Foil, #1 of 30). Featuring the standout rookie in the iconic teal Vancouver Grizzlies uniform, this card comes from the popular NBA Hoops Rookie Series — a must-have for fans of classic 90s basketball designs.

• Player: Shareef Abdur-Rahim – Forward, Vancouver Grizzlies (Rookie Season)

• Set/Year: 1996-97 NBA Hoops Rookie Series (Gold Foil)

• Card Number: 1 of 30

• Design: Gold foil with embossed “rookie” stamp and NBA Hoops Rookie Seal

• Condition: Excellent overall – see photos for details (foil surfaces often show light wear)

Abdur-Rahim was one of the top players from the loaded 1996 NBA Draft class, which also produced Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, and Ray Allen. Known for his scoring and rebounding ability, he averaged 18.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game as a rookie, finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting. Cards from his rookie year are a nostalgic reminder of the Grizzlies’ early NBA days.

Shipping:

• eBay Standard Envelope – $1.25 (for sales under $20)

• USPS First Class with tracking – $4.99 (recommended for higher-value orders or bundles)

• Card ships securely in penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag