2009 National Treasures Stephen Curry ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /99 #206 BGS 9 MINT

Panini’s National Treasures product burst onto the high-end hoops collecting scene in 2009, just as Upper Deck’s Exquisite Collection was wrapping up its initial era that redefined high-end sports cards. And much like LeBron James' Exquisite Rookie Patches and other legendary inserts are associated with the momentous birth of that classic UD offering, Stephen Curry’s /99 base RPA from the ‘09 National Treasures set has become synonymous with the launch of the beloved product and remains one of the landmark printings of 21st-century basketball collecting. Though only a fresh-faced 21-year-old at the time, Stephen Curry helped make Panini’s push into super-premium high-end basketball cards a success. As the seventh overall selection in the ‘09 NBA Draft, Curry landed among the 38 rookies in the first slate of National Treasures /99 RPAs. Featuring oversized—and often intricate—patches and hard-signed signatures, the first-year NT RPAs provided a sizzling start for what became the industry’s most coveted Rookie Patch Auto each year. This month’s Premier Auction gives you a chance to secure a foundational piece of modern basketball collecting. This BGS 9 example stamped 37/99 flashes two 9.5 subgrades, a 10-grade auto, and a glorious swatch of Warriors jersey reminiscent of Curry’s first forays into stardom. Learn more about the all-time great’s most notable appearances in our Guide to Stephen Curry’s Basketball Cards: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/definitive-guides/a-guide-to-stephen-currys-basketball-cards The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 03/18/2025.