That one-of-one, autographed, debut patch Topps Chrome rookie card for Dallas Mavericks phenom Cooper Flagg? Yeah, the one Jason Williams pulled last month? It just hit an astonishing $2.2 million on the Fanatics Collect platform, and the guy who owns it got to meet Flagg himself this past weekend. This isn’t just a card, it’s a piece of history, and its value is screaming Flagg’s future.
The Epic Meet-Up Between Card and Superstar
Imagine pulling the card of a lifetime and then getting to shake the hand of the superstar on it. That’s exactly what went down for Jason Williams, all the way from Clover, South Carolina. He documented his whole trip on Instagram, making the journey to Bangor, Maine, for the grand opening of Flagg Trading Co. card shop on Saturday. The video shows Flagg and Williams linking up, and you can see Flagg genuinely stoked for Williams, congratulating him on that absolutely insane pull. Williams even brought the redemption card with him, letting Flagg hold it. And what did the Mavs star do? He joked about keeping it. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to hold onto that kind of treasure?
A Rookie Season for the Books and a Card That’s Exploding
The auction for Williams’ one-of-one Flagg debut patch card launched on Fanatics Collect back on August 28. As of the morning of September 15, this gem mint 10 card had already snagged 36 bids and was sitting pretty at a mind-boggling $2.2 million. That’s a serious number for a rookie card, but then again, Flagg isn’t just any rookie. This kid burst onto the scene after going first overall to the Mavs in the 2025 NBA draft, following one absolutely dominant collegiate season at Duke. And his NBA debut campaign? It did not disappoint. He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and even knocked down 1.0 three-pointer per game, absolutely cruising to Rookie of the Year honors.
This card’s value is huge now, but let’s be real: if Flagg keeps developing into one of the NBA’s elite players, living up to the insane potential he showed in his rookie season, that $2.2 million is likely just the starting point. The hobby is watching every move this guy makes, on and off the court. We are all hyped to see where that auction finally lands, and more importantly, just how far Flagg can take his game.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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