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After a long hiatus, the iconic Topps Finest Basketball series is back for its second year, rekindling the magic of the late ’90s with its signature tiered base set and fresh new features. For collectors craving nostalgia blended with today’s basketball stars, this release delivers in spades.

What’s Inside the Boxes?

Each hobby box contains six packs of 10 cards, and, like last year, hobby boxes reward collectors with two autographs per box—plenty of chances to land your favorite player’s signature.

The Base Set Breakdown

True to tradition, the base set is split into three tiers of 100 cards each—Common, Uncommon, and Rare—featuring a blend of veteran stars, legends, and exciting rookies. With 60 rookie cards scattered throughout, collectors have a lot to chase.

Classic Inserts with a Modern Twist

The insert lineup revisits fan favorites from the ’96-’98 Finest sets, including:

• Arrivals (30 cards)

• Centurions (20 cards, with Centurions acting as a rare case hit)

• Debut (30 cards)

• Finishers (10 cards)

• Showstoppers (30 cards)

• The Man (returning as a popular short-printed insert)

These sets celebrate the sport’s past and present, providing a rich blend of artwork and rarity that keeps collectors hooked.

Autographs for Every Fan

Topps Finest offers a wide autograph range, covering today’s top-tier talents, rising rookies, and legendary Hall of Famers. The main autograph sets—Finest Autographs and Finest Rookie Autographs—come with colorful Refractor parallels that add eye-catching variety.

Plus, collectors can hunt for Flashback Autographs and Masters Autographs, which delve into historical greatness and the game's best.

Exclusive Breakers Delight Content

For fans who seek even more exclusivity, Breakers Delight boxes bring two special sets: Electrifying Signatures and Colossal Shots, both featuring unique Geometric Refractor parallels.

Key Set Details

• Cards per pack: 10

• Packs per box: 6

• Boxes per case: 8

• Total cards: 300

• Release date: August 14, 2025 (subject to change)

Collecting Highlights

Topps Finest blends nostalgia with modern collecting trends, capturing the essence of basketball’s best moments. Whether you’re after rookie sensations like Scoot Henderson and Bronny James Jr., established superstars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry, or legendary icons like Dennis Rodman and Ray Allen, there’s something here for every collector.

Dive into the tiered base set, chase down colorful inserts, or aim for those elusive autographs—2024-25 Topps Finest Basketball is a slam dunk.

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