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Chet Holmgren was the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and collectors can’t wait to get their hands on his rookie cards. Check back often in late 2022 for additional Chet Holmgreen high-end rookie card drops.
VIEW THE BEST CHET HOLMGREN ROOKIE CARDS ON EBAY
Chet Holmgren was drafted in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder with their second overall pick (Paolo Banchero was number one). The man is a giant, standing 7 feet tall with a mind-blowing 7-foot-5.25 wingspan, with a fluid jump shot.
Holmgren is a unique center prospect who somewhat reminds us of a smaller Shawn Bradley; let’s hope his NBA career trends much better, however.
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He has the potential to be a difference maker on both ends at the center position. His timing regarding shot blocking is impeccable, along with his bulldog instincts around the rim while he had some impressive moments guarding the perimeter.
These unique abilities should propel him to All-Star status as a true center in the NBA and provide a good return on investment for collectors who invested in his rookie cards early.
Top Rookie Cards
Here are the top Chet Holmgren rookie cards as of 8/2022. Please check back through the Fall and Winter of 2022 for further additions.
2022 Chet Holmgren Topps X Mikael B. Artist Proof RC #2A
(TOP PICK)
The Topps X Mikael B. Artist Proof Rookie Cards featuring Chet Holmgren is the best early released RCs we have seen. Usually, the early release rookie cards are lackluster at best. However, Topps artists Blake Jamieson, Mikael B, and Jacob Rochester have added some thrills to the early release with this limited edition 9-card set.
Silver framed artist proof cards numbered to /20 – and look for the chase gold framed artist proof numbered to /1. Artist Proof Hand-numbered 20 (1) 2.5″x3.5″ silver framed trading card encased in protective plastic case Printed on premium 130 pt thick glossy trading card stock.
2022 Chet Holmgren Topps Now Bowman Next Auto RC #348
If you’re looking to invest in an early Chet Holmgren Autograph Rookie Card, look no further than the 2022 Topps Now Bowman Next Chet Holmgren RC. These cards are as popular as the Topps Artists Proofs but come with an autograph as a bonus.
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We would probably wait to invest in one of his later autograph rookie cards, but go ahead and grab this bad boy if you can’t hold out and need to satisfy your autograph urge.
2022 Chet Holmgren Topps X Auto /99 RC #C1-A or #C2-A
The Topps X Auto Chet Holmgren Auto Rookie Card comes from the Topps x – Curated Set. Various designs are associated with this 30-card set, and each box will feature 20 base cards and 1 short print retro card. The cards measure 2.5″x3.5″ and are printed on 16pt premium glossy trading card stock.
2022 Topps x Chet Holmgren Curated Card Set (Possible Auto)
Here is the set mentioned above if you would instead take a gamble in hopes of scoring a Chet Holmgren auto. An autographed or autograph-relic cards can be found in 1:4 boxes on average.
2022 Topps x Chet Holmgren Curated Card Set Parallels: /75 Grim Reaper, /50 Red White and Blue, /49 Bulldog, /34 Blue Red Gradient, /25 Purple, /10 Red, /7 Silver, /5 Orange, 1/1 Gold.
Chet Holmgren Rookie Card Values
The most expensive Chet Holmgren RC sold to date via ebay is the 2022 Topps X Mikael B Art Auto /10 rookie card which went for $1,000 in July 2022.
Rookie Card Checklist
- 2022 Topps X Mikael B Artist Proof RC
- 2022 Topps X Auto /99 RC
- 2022 Topps Now Bowman Next Auto RC
- 2022 Topps Bowman University RC
- 2021 Bowman University Prime Signatures Auto RC
- 2021 Topps “Can Do Canines” Dog Card RC
Investment Outlook
We’ll have to see much more of Chet before making solid investment advice, but the superstar potential is 100% there. The only question is will he go the way of Shawn Bradley or down the path of Hakeem Olajuwon or somewhere in between?
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