General Forum

One of my goals for 2016 was to finish a relic set, something I've never done despite the fact that 2016 is the 20th anniversary of the relic card. One I set my sights on was 2002-03 Topps Xpectations First Shot, which is a set composed entirely of Rookie Photo Shoot worn jerseys, and photos from same. I had about half the set to begin with, and there were no super expensive cards that would be stoppers- the most I paid for any of the 11 I purchased was something like $3.85.

But I'm one card short, according to the checklist posted here.... Steve Logan.

However...I don't think it exists. Here's why: Xpectations was a later season release, and by that point it was known Logan would not be signing with the Golden State Warriors, due to a contract dispute. (In fact, Logan never played in an NBA game at all). He's not included in the base set, which would make him the only one in this insert. Also, it would be the only card Topps ever made for Logan, he does not appear in any other Topps set.

I can find no reference of it actually existing. COMC has never had one. Beckett's Marketplace has also come up empty, as did Ebay. For a common set, and a cheap card, you'd think there would be records of sales of the card in the past. But there's none that I can find.

However, before I unilaterially declare that the card does not exist....I know Logan WAS at the Rookie Photo shoot. Photos and relics appear in the Hoops Hot Prospects and UD Authentics sets, which were both early season releases. So Topps would have had the photos, and could have gotten the jersey he wore...but the question is...did they? (jersey piece only appears in Hoops Hot Prospects, not UD Authentics)

Logan is a fairly obscure player- as he never played in an NBA game, he does not have a lot of cardboard. The Database shows only 9 NBA cards for him, and if my theory here is correct, it's really only 8. He currently is a One-Card-Wonder, with just one card in my collection.

If anybody has seen this card...I now consider it my #2 most wanted NBA card. I would trade heavily in your favor for it...or if anybody can confirm that it does not in fact exist, I need to know that too so not only would the Gallery here be complete, it would mean I did in fact reach my goal.

Thanks.

Wish I could help you Billy, but don't know much about basketball cards.  I have the same problem with quite a few autos and GU from 2004 Fleer Greats of the Game baseball.

I checked worthpoint and couldn't find anything.  It's a long shot but you could contact Topps.  Like i said a long shot, it's been over 8 years since they produced a basketball card set.  But never hurts to try.   have you looked on sportlots or any other single card sellers?

I was curious about this too so I sent an e-mail to Topps. I wouldn't be surprised if I don't hear back but I figured it was worth a shot.