While many expected a tough and competitive team, not many can say that they expected the Indiana Pacers to be one game away from clinching a spot in the NBA finals. A huge part of how the Pacers managed to beat the Bucks, Cavaliers, and soon to be Knicks? Tyrese Haliburton.
As expected in the sports card market, Haliburton’s market price has increased over the past few weeks. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points per game this year, and was one assist away last game from a triple double…in the first half. However, it still may be at a point where solid investment can take place. The reason for this would be their assumed underdog status against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only may this keep his card prices attainable, but it may provide an even bigger price spike if they do happen to get past the Thunder and win the NBA championship. The question is, which Haliburton cards would be solid investments before they begin the final round?
2020 Prizm Rookie Penmanship - Silver
This Haliburton card is the definition of a perfect investment at the moment. The sales are perfectly in line with how any investor, or even a collector, prefers it: buy low, sell high. The raw form of this card has significantly decreased in value over the past month, dropping 41% ($35), and last sold for $85 on May 25th. However, PSA 10’s are up 3%, last selling for $408 on May 22nd. Therefore, buying this card raw, and grading it would be an excellent play (with the hopes of a Pacers championship win).
2023 Select Courtside Zebra (SSP)
This Select Courtside card may not be the typical card that collectors and investors think of when picturing a player’s top card. An important aspect to note is that Haliburton is wearing a Pacers jersey in this card, whereas he will be wearing a Kings jersey in his rookie cards. If the Pacers win the championship, a premium could be set on cards with him in that jersey. This card in raw form last sold for $92 on May 12th, and a PSA 10 sold for $125 on May 13th.
Either of these two cards seem like great investment opportunities for any hobbyist. As Tyrese Haliburton continues to dominate, the final ingredient will be a Pacers NBA championship, resulting in a surge for his market.