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Looking at the market right now and you'd end up with a list of underrated players with stocks that can go off at any moment. One of the most popular choices among collectors go for is Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards. Rightfully so because the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s franchise star is starting to turn heads, especially after leading his team to win over the Los Angeles Lakers. And this wasn't just once. This happened twice in the span of a single month.
We take a look at SGA's stock in the card market after achieving this feat over the Purple and Gold and why investing in his cards is a smart move for collectors.
The continued rise of Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards this season
During Gilgeous Alexander's rookie season as part of the Los Angeles Clippers, the 6'6″ guard notched 10.8 points and started 73 out of 82 games that year. The following two seasons saw him take a leap as the Thunder's cornerstone by improving as a scorer and playmaker. Now in his fourth year in the NBA, SGA is finally making a case to be included in the All-Star conversation.
In the nine games he played for OKC this season, Gilgeous-Alexander. is averaging 22.4 points on 44% shooting from the field, 36% from behind the arc, and connecting 82% of his shots from the foul line. He's also dishing 4.4 assists and grabbing 5.2 boards in 35 minutes per contest. But even with all of those numbers on his side, the Thunder are still at the bottom tier of the Western Conference with a 3-6 record.
Even with a frustrating record, there's still a solid reason to root for Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards. In less than a month, the fourth -year guard has led his squad to win over the Lakers twice in a row. The first dub occurred when OKC hosted the Lakers at home in a game where SGA scored 27 points on 36/45/80 shooting splits. He also did a little bit of everything else by contributing nine rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes. His effort resulted in a 123-114 win that saw the Thunder rally after a double-digit lead after the first half.
A couple of weeks later, the Lakers hosted OKC and were looking for payback from their earlier loss. Turns out, Gilgeous Alexander had something to say about it by notching 28 points, six assists, three rebounds, a steal, and a block in 39 minutes. He also connected 52% of his shots from the field, all six of his free throws, and 57% from behind the arc, including this long-range bomb from the logo.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander side step 3-pointer 🔥
Thunder within 1 of the Lakers 👀pic.twitter.com/lY0NgFujlN
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 5, 2021
These impressive wins come after a slow start to SGA's season. Now that he's heating up, his stock in the card market is now on track to gain further momentum after a slow and quiet offseason for him. And with several months to go before the playoffs, there's still a lot of room for those Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards to rise up more.
The state of Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards in the market
During the offseason, SGA's PSA 10 Prizm Silver rookie card peaked at around $1,100 on eBay. From there, his stock trended up and down several times until it reached a bottom of $625 at the end of October. Among the factors that caused his stock's volatility is the Thunder's losing streak and a somewhat cold start to his season.
But it doesn't end there apparently. Those who invested in Shai Gilgeous Alexander cards during this time are now rejoicing because his stock is up now at $760. This jump in price can be attributed to a steady improvement to his game over the past few contests and those two notable performances against the Lakers.
With his numbers continuing to rise with each game, SGA's rookie card value is being tagged along for the ride. There's a chance his stock can soar further, especially if he earns a spot in the All-Star game next year. If that happens, collectors should better invest now before his value goes nuclear.
