Cooper Flagg's coveted 1-of-1 rookie card found in Rhode Island
Dallas Mavericks offered enticing bounty for the patch autograph card, which sold for millions.
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A one-of-one Cooper Flagg rookie debut patch autograph card was discovered in Rhode Island on August 11, 2026, when RhodyBreakers pulled it during a live stream for client Jason Williams. The Dallas Mavericks had announced a "bounty" offering premium season tickets for 32 years, a signed game-worn jersey, and other experiences in exchange for the card, which is estimated to be worth $3–5 million based on comparable sales.
- A one-of-one Cooper Flagg rookie patch autograph card was pulled in Rhode Island on August 11, 2026, by RhodyBreakers during a live stream.
- The Dallas Mavericks offered a 32-year premium season ticket package plus signed gear and VIP experiences as a bounty to acquire the card.
- Auction house Goldin estimates the card could sell for $3–5 million, based on comparable sales like Paul Skenes' $1.11 million rookie card.
- Flagg, the 2025 NBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick, won NBA Rookie of the Year honors in his first season with Dallas.
How it unfolded
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RhodyBreakers, a division of Baseball Cards of Rhode Island, revealed the prized card on Monday night during a live stream, pulling it for a client identified as Jason Williams.
“Unbelievable. What a night. What a break!”
RhodyBreakers · Mastodon ↗ -
Auction house Goldin announced the card's estimated value could reach $3–5 million, with a $1.5 million cash advance offered. A comparable Paul Skenes rookie card sold for $1.11 million the previous year.
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The Dallas Mavericks announced they would provide an enticing bounty package to whoever traded them the card, including 32 years of premium season tickets, signed gear, and VIP experiences.
- 3 weeks quiet
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Cooper Flagg signed the one-of-one Topps rookie debut patch autograph card at Fanatics Fest, which includes a patch from his October 22 NBA debut jersey.
What people are saying verbatim
“Unbelievable. What a night. What a break!”
RhodyBreakers, Card-opening retailer · Instagram (via UPI) ↗ · Aug 10
“The card's estimated value could be in the millions, including a $1.5 million cash advance from Goldin, an auction house founded by Ken Goldin.”
UPI, News outlet · UPI Sports News ↗ · Aug 10
“That haul includes two premium season tickets in the lower level for 32 years, a Flagg signed, game-worn jersey, a postgame photo with Flagg, private photoshoots with the NBA Rookie of the Year Trophy and Larry O'Brien Trophy, VIP tours, a basketball experience at the American Airlines Center and a road trip to see the Mavericks in Boston.”
Dallas Mavericks, NBA team · UPI Sports News ↗ · Aug 10