If you study sports, you know 2008 was a very memorable year for the NBA and its fans. This was the year the Boston Celtics won their 17th title and Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook entered the league. For collectors, this was the moment when Topps unleashed a product that will become a staple in the hobby: Topps Chrome.

We'll take a look below at several cards from the iconic Topps Chrome set during this year and how they’re doing on the market right now.

Derrick Rose NBA Topps Chrome Rookie Card

Even on day one, everyone knew Derrick Rose meant business when he first played for the Chicago Bulls. It wasn’t long then until the number one pick that year made his mark on the NBA during his first few seasons. The All-Star point guard would eventually become the league’s youngest MVP and one of its most electrifying guys on the court.

Even with his career going on a different path than what most people expected, Rose is still one of the hobby’s most enigmatic guys. This fact is clearly represented by his Topps Chrome rookie card, which is a favorite among those who collect Derrick Rose memorabilia. A PSA 10 Orange Refractor /299 recently sold on eBay for $1,500, affirming Rose’s staying power in the hobby.

Russell Westbrook NBA Rookie Card

The biggest piece of news from this offseason was Russell Westbrook going to the Los Angeles Lakers to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis. After short stints with the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards, the Brodie finally has a solid chance to get that elusive ring for the first time in his career.

When that happens, the card to get is Westbrook’s rookie card from Topps’s Chrome set. The card’s classic look, paired with a superstar like the Brodie, will be a favorite in the months to come. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise that this card has been steadily gaining steam on the market due to the championship potential of the Lakers’ new lineup. Expect the current PSA 10 price of $12,000 to jump up at some point next season.

LeBron James NBA Card

The King’s pre-game ritual of tossing chalk into the stands has been a favorite among fans, especially during his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During that time, James managed to consistently lift a mediocre squad all the way to the playoffs, and even the NBA Finals itself. This goes to show that James is, indeed, a generational talent who’s on his way to the Hall of Fame in the future.

This fan-favorite moment is forever immortalized in his 2008 Topps Chrome card. Its sleek chrome finish and timeless design with James front and center is something worth chasing for. Right now, a PSA 10 Chrome Xfractor /288 card recently fetched $14,878 on eBay, making it one of the hottest LeBron James cards out there.

Kobe Bryant NBA Card

From the late 2000s to early 2010s, fans were clamoring for an NBA Finals matchup between two of the very best Unfortunately, it never happened as both the Lakers and Cavaliers missed meeting each other on the biggest stage of them all. On the brighter side of things, collectors can have the huge what-if moment in their hands, thanks to Kobe Bryant’s Topps Chrome card.

The card itself features a matchup between James and Bryant, with the former wearing his Cavs jersey. The intensity of each NBA All-Star and their drive to win can be clearly seen on their faces here. And of all the Kobe Bryant cards out there, this is part of the select few that can hold its own against the passage of time. As of now, it commands $15,000 on eBay but it can still steadily rise over the years as both the legends of the late Black Mamba and the King continue to grow.

While most NBA cards from this set aren’t worth that much, these four are surefire hits that can withstand the test of time. And since this is an old product, vigilance must be practiced to find these cards in good condition. Keep an eye out for these bangers on the market because you’ll never know when they’re going to pop out.