The Dallas Mavericks have put together an elaborate bounty package in hopes of landing Cooper Flagg’s one-of-one NBA Debut Patch autograph card from the newly released 2026 Topps Chrome Updates Basketball set.
The ultra-rare card features the actual debut patch Flagg wore during his first NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 22, 2025, and was signed by the Rookie of the Year at Fanatics Fest last month.
“I was a little nervous,” Flagg said, via The Athletic. “I’ve signed a lot of cards, but that one was a little nerve-wracking.”
Several public offers already exceed $1 million, with experts projecting the card could ultimately sell for $1.5 million or more.
The Mavericks’ proposed trade package includes two premium lower-level season tickets for the next 32 years, a signed game-worn Flagg rookie jersey, a postgame photo with the player, a private photoshoot alongside the Rookie of the Year and Larry O’Brien trophies, a VIP tour of the team’s practice facility with a meet-and-greet, a private basketball experience for up to 10 guests at American Airlines Center, and a road trip to watch the Mavericks face the Boston Celtics complete with airfare, hotel and game tickets.
The package carries an estimated value in the high six figures to more than $1 million, driven primarily by the 32-year premium season-ticket commitment. Comparable sales and market rates for the signed game-worn jersey and exclusive experiences further elevate its worth, positioning the offer as a competitive alternative to the pure cash bounties already exceeding $1 million.
The offer mirrors a similar 2025 package the Pittsburgh Pirates presented for Paul Skenes’ debut patch card, which eventually sold at auction for a then-record $1.11 million.
Flagg has advised the eventual owner to hold onto it, predicting its value will only climb throughout his career.
