1997 Topps Tim Duncan #115 PSA 8

The 1997 Topps Tim Duncan rookie card represents the beginning of one of the most dominant and decorated careers in NBA history. Known as "The Big Fundamental," Duncan's arrival in 1997 immediately transformed the San Antonio Spurs into a perennial championship contender, making this base rookie card a cornerstone for basketball collectors.

Graded a PSA 8, this card captures the legendary power forward at the very start of his Hall of Fame journey, fresh out of his standout collegiate career at Wake Forest.

Card Details

• Year: 1997
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 115
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1610
• Population in Higher Grades: 7421
• Total Graded Population: 9795

Career Highlights

• Played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the NCAA from 1993-1997.
• Played for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA from 1997-2016.
• Five-time NBA Champion with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014).
• Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (2002, 2003) and three-time NBA Finals MVP (1999, 2003, 2005).
• Named NBA Rookie of the Year and selected to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1998.
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
• Honored as the Naismith College Player of the Year and John Wooden Award winner.