Ranking EVERY Topps Chrome Basketball Design From Worst to Best (15 Years)
Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards PodcastShow Notes
Which year of Topps Chrome basketball has the BEST design ever?
In this episode, Max @PutnamCards ranks all 15 NBA-licensed Topps Chrome basketball releases from 1996–2009 and the brand new 2025 release — going from #15 all the way to #1.
This iconic run includes legendary draft classes and rookie cards of: Kobe Bryant (1996) LeBron James (2003) Stephen Curry (2009)
From the original chrome shine of the late 90s…to the bold ultra modern comeback in 2025…Max breaks down which designs truly stand the test of time.
Chapters 00:00 Episode Introduction 00:46 Criteria for Ranking Topps Chrome Designs 03:56 Official Topps Chrome Basketball Ranking 35:15 Conclusion
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