A rare one‑of‑a‑kind basketball card featuring Cooper Flagg surfaced in Rhode Island, quickly becoming the focus of an intense collector's chase.
The card, signed and equipped with a jersey patch from Flagg's NBA debut, was revealed by a live‑stream host from the retail division of Baseball Cards of Rhode Island while he opened a fresh box of trading cards.
A Bounty That Stands Out
The discovery prompted the Dallas Mavericks to announce a bounty that could total $1.5 million, including two premium season tickets for 32 seasons, a signed game‑worn jersey and a meet‑and‑greet with the rookie.
Flagg, the 2025 Rookie of the Year, has already made a significant impact in his first season, averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals and a block per game, earning him the NBA Rookie of the Year award for the 2025‑26 campaign.
The jersey he wore during his debut sold for $1 million at auction last winter, highlighting the growing value of memorabilia tied to the young star.
Industry analysts say the combination of Flagg's on‑court performance and the card's scarcity has created a perfect storm for collectors, with the Mavericks' offer underscoring the financial stakes of such rare items.