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Most Hunted Kon Knueppel Cards
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The ranking
- #12025 Topps Chrome UpdateKKRookie Debut Patch Autographs1/1No live listing right nowNo live listing2025 Topps Chrome Update
Rookie Debut Patch Autographs
1/1A one-of-one signed card carrying the patch Knueppel wore in his October 22, 2025 NBA debut at Charlotte's Spectrum Center. Graded PSA 10 with a 10 autograph, it sold for $2.34 million on 62 bids at Fanatics Collect — the most expensive Knueppel card ever, though well below Cooper Flagg's $8.04 million debut patch and above Dylan Harper's $2.88 million.
last sold $2,340,000 - #2
2025 Topps ChromeSuperFractor · Rookie Autographs
1/1The one-of-one SuperFractor of his flagship on-card Topps Chrome rookie autograph. It sold for $396,500 at auction — the most expensive Knueppel card until the debut patch sale that followed months later.
last sold $396,500 from $79,999.99 - #3
2025 ToppsFoilFractor
1/1A one-of-one autographed FoilFractor from the flagship Topps basketball set. It sold for $57,600 in January 2026.
last sold $57,600 from $6,000 - #42025 Topps Chrome#TCAR-KKKKGeometric White Refractor · Rookie Autographs/2No live listing right nowNo live listing2025 Topps Chrome
Geometric White Refractor · Rookie Autographs
/2A rare Geometric White Refractor autograph parallel numbered to just 2 copies. It sold for $41,454 in January 2026.
last sold $41,454 - #52025 Topps ChromeKK'80 FoilFractor1/1No live listing right nowNo live listing2025 Topps Chrome
'80 FoilFractor
1/1A one-of-one autograph from a retro 1980s-design Chrome insert. It sold for $38,400 in January 2026.
last sold $38,400 The cards that anchor a Kon Knueppel collection — the Hornets took the Duke sharpshooter 4th overall in 2025, and he went on to become the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in made three-pointers. His grail is a one-of-one Topps Chrome Rookie Debut Patch Autograph, built around the patch from his first NBA game, which sold for $2.34 million in September 2026. Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update daily.
- #62025 Topps Chrome#TCAR-KKKKTrue Red · Rookie Autographs/5No live listing right nowNo live listing2025 Topps Chrome
True Red · Rookie Autographs
/5The True Red parallel of his flagship signed Topps Chrome rookie, numbered to 5. It sold for $30,000 in January 2026.
last sold $30,000 - #72025 Topps Chrome#TCAR-KKKKBlack Geometric Refractor · Rookie Autographs/10No live listing right nowNo live listing2025 Topps Chrome
Black Geometric Refractor · Rookie Autographs
/10The Black Geometric Refractor parallel of his signed Topps Chrome rookie, numbered to 10. It sold for $20,044 in January 2026.
last sold $20,044 - #82024 Bowman's Best UniversityKKBlack Geometric · Best Ballers1/1No live listing right nowNo live listing2024 Bowman's Best University
Black Geometric · Best Ballers
1/1A dual-signed one-of-one college autograph pairing Knueppel with Duke teammate Cooper Flagg, issued while both were still at Duke. Graded PSA 10, it sold for $10,800 in August 2025, ahead of either player's NBA debut.
last sold $10,800 - #9
2025 Topps ChromeTopps Chrome
His base Topps Chrome rookie — a widely traded, condition-sensitive flagship rookie card.
from $421.38 - #10
2025 ToppsBase Card
His base flagship Topps rookie card — the most accessible way into his first-year cards.
from $27.49
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Frequently asked
- What is Kon Knueppel's most valuable card?
- His 2025-26 Topps Chrome Rookie Debut Patch Autograph, a one-of-one built around the patch he wore in his October 22, 2025 NBA debut. Graded PSA 10 with a 10 autograph, it sold for $2.34 million at Fanatics Collect on 62 bids in September 2026 — the most expensive Knueppel card ever.
- What is Kon Knueppel's rookie card?
- His true NBA rookie cards are from 2025-26 Topps, now the NBA's exclusive licensee — the Topps Chrome base rookie (#254) and the Topps flagship base rookie (#204). He also has earlier 2024-25 Bowman University cards from his one season at Duke.
- How rare is Kon Knueppel's top card?
- His headline sales are almost all one-of-ones: the debut patch card, a Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs SuperFractor, and several FoilFractor autographs. Most of his numbered rookie parallels are new enough that exact print runs are still being confirmed.
- What's the most affordable Kon Knueppel rookie to start with?
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome base rookie (#254) and the base 2025-26 Topps flagship rookie (#204) are the accessible entry points — widely available and the cheapest way into his first NBA cards.
- Which Kon Knueppel rookie is best to get graded?
- His Chrome rookies reward grading most, since chrome surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
- Are Kon Knueppel cards a good investment?
- Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — and a rookie's market is especially volatile, moving with performance and hype and able to fall as fast as it rises. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice; buy what you love and do your own homework.
Where this comes from
Facts
Debut patch card identity (patch from Oct 22, 2025 debut) and Fanatics Collect auction window (Sept 10-24, 2026)
Facts
The $396,500 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs SuperFractor sale (March 15, 2026), confirmed as his record before the debut patch card
Facts
Dated January 2026 autograph parallel sales (FoilFractor, Geometric White Refractor, '80 FoilFractor, True Red, Black Geometric Refractor) and the August 2025 Bowman's Best University dual auto with Cooper Flagg
Facts
Draft position (4th overall, 2025), Duke background, and the rookie three-point record
How we rank these cards
We rank by grail status — how coveted a card is — not by price alone. A card rises on its iconic standing (flagship rookies, on-card autographs, and marquee inserts), its scarcity (low serial numbers and true one-of-ones), and collector demand, with market value as a strong signal. The most expensive card isn't always the grail.
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