YAO MING
Basketball • Phoenix (Chronicles)
Sport & Year
Basketball • 2020
Brand & Set
Panini - Phoenix (Chronicles)
Card Number
#228
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $3 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this base card typically range between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping for raw copies.
Condition Details
Visible centering issues with the bottom border being significantly thicker than the top. The card is stored in a page sleeve which may cause slight corner softening over time. Potential minor surface scuffing visible near the top phoenix logo.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The market value for a modern base card of a retired player rarely exceeds the cost of the grading fee (approx $19-$25) unless it is a high-value rarity or parallel.
Card Description
Yao Ming is shown in his Houston Rockets home red jersey #11, dribbling the ball. The design features the 'Phoenix' set aesthetic with geometric patterns and a metallic finish. The Rockets team logo is visible in the bottom right nameplate section.
Notable Features
Features Hall of Fame center Yao Ming in a retrospective set released within the 2020-21 Panini Chronicles product line.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits standard Panini printing quality, correct font usage for the Phoenix sub-set, and proper logo placement. No signs of counterfeiting.
Scanned: 2026-07-02T15:08:10.121771