AFA 8.5 Tim Duncan Rookie Starting Lineup (1997 Kenner Extended Series) – Spurs HOF RC Piece

A cornerstone collectible from one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history—this 1997 Tim Duncan Rookie Starting Lineup (Extended Series) captures the beginning of a Hall of Fame career.

Encapsulated and graded AFA 8.5, this piece offers exceptional display appeal and long-term collector significance, combining rookie-era status, original packaging, and figure + card pairing.

Item Details:

• 🏀 Player: Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
• 📅 Year: 1997 (Rookie Year Release)
• 📦 Brand: Kenner Starting Lineup – 10th Year Edition
• 🔥 Series: Extended Series
• 🧾 Grade: AFA 8.5 (Collector Grade)
• 🧩 Includes original figure + sealed trading card
• 🛡️ Encased in protective AFA display case

Why This Piece Matters:

This is more than a figure—it’s a rookie-era collectible tied to an all-time great:

• 🏆 Tim Duncan = NBA Top 10 All-Time Player
• 💍 5× NBA Champion | 2× MVP | Hall of Fame
• 📈 Rookie-year memorabilia continues to gain traction across markets
• 📦 Starting Lineup pieces are increasingly scarce in graded condition

Extended Series releases are especially desirable due to lower production and collector-focused distribution, adding another layer of rarity.

Condition Notes:

• AFA 8.5 indicates strong overall condition with clean packaging and excellent display quality
• Minor wear consistent with grade (see photos for detail)

Perfect For:

• Vintage NBA collectors
• Spurs / Tim Duncan fans
• AFA-graded figure collectors
• Investors targeting iconic player rookie-era items

Shipping & Handling:

• Ships securely in protective packaging (boxed + padding)
• Fast handling (1–2 business days)
• Fully tracked and insured

Final Thought:
As the market continues to blend sports cards, memorabilia, and graded collectibles, pieces like this—rookie-era, graded, and tied to all-time legends—stand out as increasingly desirable long-term holds.