You can’t fully understand this card without reading…This link about about the 1995-96 Skybox Premium Lottery Exchange complete set. Seriously, lots to learn in that link…see the original packaging, mailing envelope, the exchange cards! A must read!
The Card: The #5 Kevin Garnett rookie card is the highlight of the 1995-96 Skybox Lottery Exchange set. Garnett was, of course, the fifth player selected in the 1995 NBA Draft, hence his position in the set. The green background contains nine floating “5”s (some partial), although the designers missed an opportunity here…why not five “5”s in the background?
In the 2001 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards, it’s value was listed at $12.00 with the next highest card listed at $8.00 (Damon Stoudamire). The price has stayed quite stable depending on the card’s condition, although they sometimes take a while to sell. There are plenty on the market, but nearly all exceed $2.50 in price no matter the condition.
In Short: Essential for any Kevin Garnett collection. Although more rare than a standard card, this one shouldn’t be too hard to obtain.
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