This lot closes on May 22nd, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA. Rookie Card. This superb Upper Deck Exquisite Collection “Exquisite Number Pieces” debut-year collectible proves a thrilling celebration of Kevin Durant’s historic rookie season in the NBA. The runaway 2007-08 NBA Rookie of the Year, the former Texas Longhorn averaged 20.3 points per game in his rookie campaign, with a single-game high of 42 points coming in Seattle’s 126-121 road upset over the Golden State Warriors on April 16th, 2008. Highlighting this seminal card’s front is a flowing, bold blue ink signature by the future Hall of Famer. Also gracing the card’s front are a pair of rookie photo shoot-used patches in the shape of Durant’s now iconic number “35.” The high-quality, multicolored patches make this extremely condition-sensitive card both an intensely-desirable rarity and a true piece of basketball history. To add to this card’s startling and enticing rarity, it is the only example of this item assigned the vaunted GEM MT 10 grade by PSA. A statement on the card’s back by Upper Deck attests to the authenticity of the event-used jersey patches and signature, and serves as the item’s COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “18/35.” A treasured Kevin Durant collectible, in blazing Gem Mint condition.

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