The 2021 Tokyo Olympics is almost upon us and the chance of watching amazing basketball being played is near. Team USA, in particular, has always been a constant source of excitement that can be seen on a global scale. Of course, the hype that comes with this iteration of the Dream Team will most certainly spill over to the card industry.

In honor of the upcoming sporting event, we take a look at some of the most stunning basketball cards that revolve around the Olympics. We’ll also see the talented stars who have played for the United States over the years.

4 most stunning Team USA Basketball Cards

2017 Flawless Kevin Durant USA Basketball Platinum Autograph

Without a doubt, Kevin Durant will go down in NBA history as one of the best scorers in the game. Apart from his performance in the league, the All-Star forward also took his talents to two Olympic events – one in 2012 in London and the other in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

 

This 2017 Flawless USA Basketball Platinum Autograph One of One features Durant in his second stint in the Olympics. The card’s clean design emphasizes the Brooklyn Nets’ star and his on-card signature. The beauty of this card is also matched by its price, which is largely owed to only one copy in existence. A PSA 10 slab of this card recently sold on eBay for $3,050.

 

1991 Skybox Team USA

Any talk of the greatest basketball squad who participated in the Olympics won’t be complete without the Dream Team. Led by Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson, this group of NBA stars captured everyone’s attention with their immense talent on their way to win the gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.

But before they competed in the event, Skybox released three interconnecting cards that featured these legends in their Team USA colors. A recent sale for these PSA 10-encased cards went for $3,500 last month.

 

2014 Flawless Triple USA Autograph /20

Having three All-Stars who played for Team USA in a single card is definitely much better than one. This 2014 Flawless Triple USA Autography numbered to 20 exemplifies that rarity,

The card itself features Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, and their signatures front and center. Its sleek modern design also makes it a worthy addition to any collection. Just be prepared to shell out some serious cash, though, because it’s valued at $7,500 right now.

 

2012 Prizm USA Silver Kobe Bryant

Those looking to improve their collection of Olympic-related cards need not look any further than the Black Mamba himself, Kobe Bryant. While he is known for his intensity in the NBA, he also used that drive to bring home the gold in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games.

Proof of his tremendous value as an Olympian can be clearly seen in his 2012 Prizm USA Silver card. Apart from being the first Prizm set Panini released, Bryant’s growing legend among collectors has driven its price up. A PSA 10 slab of this card is currently valued at $10,000 on eBay.

With Team USA about to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, there’s no better time to start hunting these cards. Doing so will make any card collection a wonder to look at.