2018 Panini Flawless Star Swatch Stephen Curry PATCH AUTO /25 #8 BGS 9.5 GEM

Steph Curry is reportedly on the verge of a deal with Under Armour that would pay him more than $1 billion for a new sneaker deal. The deal speaks to Steph’s global presence on and off the basketball court—a reality that should keep his basketball cards in the spotlight for years to come. And he deserves the accolades. Afterall, winning four NBA titles is something few players in the league’s 76-year history have accomplished. The only players who were largely responsible for their team’s winning more championships during the modern era were Jordan, Kareem, and Pippen (6), and Magic, Kobe, and Duncan (5). That is it. Now Steph has as many as LeBron and Shaq. And no player has earned them more considering what his team has overcome and how they bounced back. And how did Steph respond when the Warriors had a chance to close out the Celtics on the road in Game 6? He went 12-21 and scored 34 points. That is a champion.

As a result of his success, collectors continue to search for his most popular cards. This Flawless Patch Auto /25 features a unique game-worn swatch from the Town logo—the old name used to describe Oakland in 1852 when the town was inhabited by oak trees—and a Beckett Auto 10. Panini also included an attractive action shot of an intense Steph as floor general, which adds appeal to the card’s aesthetics. As Steph makes a run at a fifth title this season, his cards should continue to garner deserved attention. This issue of the State icon will likely excite fans in this month’s Premier Auction.