1985 Star All-Rookie Team Michael Jordan ROOKIE #2 PSA 8 NM-MT

While the November 30, 1984, game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls did not mark the first time Michael Jordan ever played in the West Coast metropolis, his appearance likely gave many NBA fans in the area their first chance to see him in person. Jordan helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in L.A., and in his first NBA game in the city, he also pushed his team to victory, securing a crucial 3-point play in the final minute of a 104-100 victory. “The Michael Jordan Show—complete with mind-boggling drives, ultra-smooth jump shots, and a special air of excitement—came to the Sports Arena Friday night,” one reporter wrote about the electrifying rookie, “and 14,366 fans were treated to a first-class act.” Clippers forward Junior Bridgeman tries to contain Jordan during that game in the photo used for Jordan’s 1985-86 Star All-Rookie Team issue, one of several appearances Jordan made during Star’s reign as the only licensed NBA card manufacturer. In addition to its popular NBA team sets, the Star Company produced a variety of themed sets during its production peak from 1983 to ’86. In 1985, one of those sets honored the top rookies from the 1984-85 season, including Rookie of the Year Michael Jordan. Jordan joins the rest of the official NBA All-Rookie team (Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, Sam Bowie, and Sam Perkins) and six other rookie standouts on the 11-card checklist, which Star sold as a pre-packaged complete set through its dealer network and mail-in orders rather than through traditional wax packs. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 06/01/2026.