This One-of-One Knicks Championship Card Could Become a Record-Breaking Collectible

The memorabilia market surrounding the New York Knicks’ historic 2026 NBA championship is already producing remarkable prices. The latest example is a unique Topps Now card signed by all five members of the team’s starting lineup: Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart.

Listed by Goldin as an unused redemption card for the one-of-one Knicks Starting Five Quintuple Autograph, the collectible reached a bid of $97,600—or approximately $103,700 once the buyer’s premium was included—with 32 days still remaining in the auction.

Such an aggressive opening suggests the final price could rise considerably. The card combines rarity, championship significance and five prominent signatures in a single piece, making it one of the most compelling collectibles produced from New York’s first NBA title in 53 years.

Why This Knicks Card Is Unlike Any Other Championship Collectible

Topps created the card as the centerpiece of its 2026 Knicks championship set. Brunson, Towns, Anunoby, Bridges and Hart each signed it in gold ink, bringing together the complete starting five that helped return the NBA trophy to New York.

Its importance goes beyond the names involved. According to the auction description, it is the first five-player autograph card created for an NBA Topps Now release. Only one copy exists, eliminating the possibility that another identical version could enter the market later.

The championship set included two other notable one-of-one redemption cards. One featured a dual autograph from Brunson and Towns, while another paired Brunson with Knicks legend Walt Frazier on an autograph relic. Those pieces carry their own historical appeal, but neither captures the full starting lineup of the 2026 champions.

Collectors will have plenty of opportunities to purchase individual Brunson autographs, rare Towns cards or one-of-one items involving the other starters. This card is different because it connects all five central figures from the championship team on one collectible.

Brunson represents the leadership and Finals MVP performance, while Towns supplied elite scoring and versatility. Anunoby and Bridges embodied New York’s two-way identity, and Hart provided the energy, rebounding and intensity that helped define the title run. Together, their signatures transform the card into a compact record of a historic season.

Knicks Championship Memorabilia Is Already Commanding Huge Prices

The card’s early valuation reflects the rapidly expanding market for objects linked to the Knicks’ championship. Collectors have already demonstrated their willingness to spend extraordinary amounts on memorabilia from the Finals.

A Brunson jersey worn during Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs sold for $1.024 million at Sotheby’s. The Knicks guard scored 30 points in that contest before eventually leading New York to the championship and receiving Finals MVP honors.

Finals jerseys worn by Towns and Anunoby each sold for $256,000 during the same auction. Those results established a significant premium for items with a direct connection to the title that ended New York’s five-decade drought.

Game-worn uniforms and modern trading cards occupy different segments of the collectibles market, so the jersey prices cannot provide an exact valuation for the Topps redemption. They do, however, reveal the level of demand surrounding the championship team.

The card’s final value will depend on how many high-end collectors enter the bidding during the closing stages. Modern card auctions frequently experience their biggest increases near the deadline, particularly when an item is unique and cannot be compared directly with previous sales.

Its significance could also grow over time. If the Knicks’ starting five remains together and wins another championship, the collectible would represent the foundation of a potential dynasty. Even without another title, it will always preserve the signatures of the group that ended one of the most famous droughts in professional sports.

The six-figure figure should therefore be viewed as an early marker rather than a reliable estimate of the final result. With more than a month remaining, the auction has plenty of time to establish just how much collectors are willing to pay for the only card signed by the entire starting lineup of the 2026 NBA champion Knicks.