{"id":102765,"date":"2024-10-24T12:07:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T16:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=102765"},"modified":"2024-10-24T12:07:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T16:07:35","slug":"former-wnba-mvp-teams-with-ebay-for-basketball-card-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/24\/former-wnba-mvp-teams-with-ebay-for-basketball-card-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Former WNBA MVP Teams With eBay For Basketball Card Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a new collaboration between eBay and former WNBA MVP <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/wnba\/players\/p\/parkeca01w.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Candace Parker<\/a>, basketball and trading card enthusiasts will soon have the chance to bid on a collection of exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/06\/giannis-offers-1-million-dollars-for-nba-sports-card\/\" target=\"_self\">basketball cards<\/a> through the &#8220;Gametime Gets&#8221; auction series. This event, designed to celebrate the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/18\/new-york-liberty-star-favored-for-wnba-finals-mvp\/\" target=\"_self\">WNBA season<\/a> and the beginning of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/22\/2024-25-nba-mvp-odds-can-this-warriors-star-win-the-mvp\/\" target=\"_self\">NBA season<\/a>, will see eBay releasing 50 handpicked cards for auction. Each card drop corresponds with a notable on-court milestone. \u201cGametime Gets\u201d is the basketball card news that has fans and collectors ready to grab their favorite Panini basketball cards and Topps basketball cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Candace Parker Teams With eBay For Basketball Card Auction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>&#8220;Gametime Gets&#8221; Auction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It\u2019s go time \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re kicking off Gametime Gets with a women\u2019s basketball drop after a record-breaking season.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all going down NOW on eBay. All auctions start at 24 cents and last 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 eBay (@eBay) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eBay\/status\/1849169002599264394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cGametime Gets\u201d auction features 50 basketball cards, with some of the most sought-after items from the trading card hobby world. These include legendary cards from the NBA and WNBA players, representing moments that made history on the court. With Parker&#8217;s extensive basketball knowledge and deep connection to the sport, she was the ideal person to curate this exciting collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting on October 22, 2024, and continuing every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, collectors will have 24 hours to bid on cards that drop when major milestones are achieved. Each week, eBay will release new cards corresponding to key events from the basketball world, and each auction starts with a symbolic minimum bid of just $0.24, paying tribute to the 24-second shot clock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Helping Grow the WNBA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Parker, the growth of women\u2019s basketball is also an important aspect of this event. She spoke about how, when she was younger, she could only collect men\u2019s basketball cards. As a Chicago native, she grew up collecting <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jordami01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Jordan<\/a> cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, WNBA basketball cards are growing at an unprecedented rate, and she is excited to help promote the growth of that side of the hobby. Recently, a <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/wnba\/players\/c\/clarkca02w.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caitlin Clark<\/a> panini basketball card sold at auction for $97,000. The \u201cGametime Gets\u201d series will try to match this record sale with some rare WNBA cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 JUST PULLED \ud83d\udea8<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/backyardbreaks_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@backyardbreaks_<\/a> just pulled Caitlin Clark\u2019s Select FOTL Gold Vinyl Auto 1\/1.<\/p>\n<p>Clarks Panini Instant Rookie Of The Year Blue Viper 1\/1 recently sold for $97k.<\/p>\n<p>How much do you think this 1\/1 could wind up going for?? <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9U0AD0mHIv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9U0AD0mHIv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Collectibles Guru (@ericwhiteback) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ericwhiteback\/status\/1848412377886196097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Some WNBA cards that will be up for auction include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/wnba\/players\/w\/wilsoa01w.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A&#8217;ja Wilson<\/a> 2020 Prizm WNBA Signatures Mojo: Commemorating her third career MVP award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caitlin Clark Panini Instant Debut Jungle Auto: Celebrating her single-season assists record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/wnba\/players\/p\/plumke01w.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelsey Plum<\/a> 2023 Prizm Get Hyped Gold: Marking her 3,000 career points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Basketball Card News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the WNBA side of the basketball card hobby is growing, NBA cards still hold the majority of the value in the hobby. The NBA portion of the collection includes highly anticipated cards like: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeBron James<\/a> 2003 Topps Chrome Gold Diamond: Available when he plays 1,500 career games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edwaran01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Edwards<\/a> 2020 Panini Flawless Auto Rookie: Available when he reaches 7,000 career points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wembavi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor Wembanyama<\/a> 2022 Bowman Chrome Auto: Available when he records three blocks and three-pointers in a single game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/doncilu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luka Doncic<\/a> 2018 Panini Instant Auto Black Rookie: Available when Doncic records a triple-double.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/duranke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Durant<\/a> 2007 Topps Chrome Refractor Rookie: Available when he scores 35 points in a single game.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud835\udddb\ud835\udddc\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde7\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde5\ud835\uddec: Bronny &amp; LeBron\u2019s historic accomplishment is now a 1\/1 dual autograph card.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first ever pro basketball card of the father &amp; son duo. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rcj28z9iIx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Rcj28z9iIx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Topps (@Topps) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Topps\/status\/1849196730564129161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This carefully selected collection also features other valuable Topps basketball cards and Panini basketball cards. Make sure you don\u2019t miss the next drop this Tuesday!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a new collaboration between eBay and former WNBA MVP Candace Parker, basketball and trading card enthusiasts will soon have the chance to bid on a collection of exclusive basketball cards through the &#8220;Gametime Gets&#8221; auction series. 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