Topps Chrome Basketball is Heating Up—Even Without the NBA License

Who needs an NBA logo when the cards look this good? The 2024-25 Topps Chrome Basketball drop may not be officially licensed by the league, but that hasn’t stopped collectors from going all-in. One week after release, sales are climbing and interest isn’t slowing down—even if you won’t find a team logo anywhere on these cards.

Let’s talk inserts. The "Let’s Go" SSP is stealing the show, channeling some serious ‘90s flair with its neon-rainbow design. Steph Curry’s version sold for $200 on eBay, while LeBron’s pulled in $130, and Wemby’s grabbed $120. Logo or no logo, collectors are clearly still saying… let’s go.

On the autograph front, the chase is just as real. A couple LeBron James autos sold in the $2,500 ballpark (best offers accepted), while a Wembanyama /10 autograph recently closed for nearly $800. Even the rookies are getting love—Bronny James Jr. sold for $145 and Alexandre Sarr's auto moved at $110. Not too shabby for a product that technically isn’t NBA-approved.

And yes, the superfractors are here too—because nothing says “flex” like a 1-of-1 refractor. A Trae Young superfractor already surfaced and sold for $172. Others are still waiting to be pulled, which only adds fuel to the ripping frenzy.

What really makes this product appealing? The price. You can still grab a hobby box for $150 to $200 depending on the retailer. That’s pretty reasonable in today’s inflated market—and probably one of the reasons Topps Chrome has found its niche, NBA licensing or not.

At the end of the day, collectors aren’t letting a missing logo get in the way of a good rip. With slick designs, chase-worthy autos, and eye-popping parallels, 2024-25 Topps Chrome is proof that licensing isn’t everything when the cards speak for themselves.