James Worthy
Basketball • 2023 Topps Basketball (Special Release/Insert)
Sport & Year
Basketball • 2023
Brand & Set
Topps - 2023 Topps Basketball (Special Release/Insert)
Card Number
Not explicitly visible
Card Type
Veteran / Legend
Rarity
Base / Standard Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $20; Graded/Authenticated: $50 - $150 (depending on signature authenticity)
Recent Sales
Standard non-autographed versions of modern Topps basketball retros sell for $2-$5. Authenticated on-card autograph versions of Hall of Famers like Worthy typically sell in the $60-$120 range on eBay.
Condition Details
The card exhibits decent centering but shows slight edge wear/chipping on the bottom right corner. The surface appears heavily marked by a black ink signature which affects the visual grade of the card itself if the autograph is not authenticated.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading to authenticate the autograph. As a standard modern card, the value is tied primarily to the signature; a PSA/DNA or JSA authentication would significantly increase tradeability.
Card Description
James Worthy of the Los Angeles Lakers is shown in his classic yellow home jersey #42. He is depicted in a jubilant pose with arms raised. The design is a retro throwback to the 1980s Topps style with a purple and orange curved border at the bottom.
Notable Features
Includes a hand-signed autograph in black ink across the center of the player image. Features the 'Topps' logo and Lakers team name with James Worthy's name and 'Forward' position at the bottom.
Authentication Notes
The signature appears consistent with James Worthy's known autograph style, specifically the looped 'J' and 'W'. However, without a certified stamp or COA, this is an 'after-market' or 'in-person' autograph that requires professional authentication.
Scanned: 2026-07-18T02:52:17.094009