2000-01 Upper Deckbasketball

SP Authentic

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Frequently asked

Who's 2000-01 Upper Deck SP Authentic for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What are the key rookie cards in 2000-01 SP Authentic?
The big rookie class includes Hedo Turkoglu, Mike Miller, Darius Miles, Kenyon Martin, Morris Peterson, Quentin Richardson, Wang ZhiZhi, and Jamal Crawford. These are the names collectors hunt most in the base set.
What's the main autograph insert?
Sign of the Times is the flagship autograph set. Single-signed cards pull at 1:23 packs, while double-signed versions are much rarer at 1:287 packs. These are the premium chase cards.
How many packs are in a box?
Each hobby box contains 24 packs with 5 cards per pack, and you'll get one autograph card per box on average.
What other inserts should I know about?
Besides Sign of the Times, there are several 1:24 inserts: Supremacy, Athletic, Premier Powers, First Class, SPectacular, and Special Forces. There's also the ultra-rare Autographed Buybacks at 1:2500 packs, which are previously released SP cards that were autographed and reinserted.
Is Supremacy worth chasing?
Yes. Supremacy pulls at 1:24 packs and was a premium insert even at release, costing around five bucks per pack at local card shops. Collectors still hunt these today.
What's the base set size?
The base set has 136 total cards, featuring NBA players from the 2000-01 season.
Are there any parallels or numbered versions?
The sources don't detail specific parallel tiers or numbering schemes, so check the full checklist on TCDB for that breakdown.
What's in a 2000-01 Upper Deck SP Authentic hobby box?
24 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 1 autograph per box on average
Where can I buy 2000-01 Upper Deck SP Authentic?
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2000-01 Upper Deck SP Authentic Basketball

2000-01 SP Authentic is a premium basketball product built around rookie cards and autographed inserts, with the key chase being Sign of the Times autographs and a strong rookie class including Hedo Turkoglu, Mike Miller, Darius Miles, Kenyon Martin, and Jamal Crawford.

Autographs

1 Autograph per box on average

Inserts to watch
  • Sign of the Times Single 1 in 23, Double 1 in 287 The marquee autograph insert; single-signed cards pull at 1:23 packs, double-signed at 1:287 packs.
  • Supremacy 1 in 24 packs Premium short-print insert that was expensive even at release; highly sought by collectors.
  • Athletic 1 in 24 packs One of several 1:24 inserts in the product; themed subset of athletic-focused cards.
  • Premier Powers 1 in 24 packs Features star players; part of the 1:24 insert tier.
  • First Class 1 in 24 packs Another 1:24 insert subset in the product.
  • Autographed Buybacks 1 in 2500 packs Previously released SP cards autographed and reinserted; extremely rare pull.
Fast facts
Box config
24 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 1 autograph per box on average

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