Collection: Denver Nuggets Basketball Cards

Denver Nuggets basketball cards spotlight two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, whose rookie cards have skyrocketed in value. Collectors also chase vintage cards of Alex English and rookie cards for rising stars like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Jokić's 2015 Panini Prizm rookie card is highly coveted, while Nuggets cards from Topps, Panini, and Donruss attract collectors of past and present stars.

The Denver Nuggets, founded in 1967 as a charter ABA franchise before joining the NBA in 1976, built a history of high-scoring offenses, franchise legends, and long-awaited championship glory. The ABA years featured stars like Spencer Haywood, who set scoring records before moving to the NBA, and David Thompson, the “Skywalker” whose athleticism and scoring dominance made him one of basketball’s most electrifying players. The Nuggets joined the NBA with immediate impact, reaching the 1978 Western Conference Finals behind Thompson, Dan Issel, and defensive star Bobby Jones. The 1980s brought explosive scoring under coach Doug Moe, with Alex English, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, and guard Fat Lever leading playoff teams known for their fast-paced offense. The 1990s featured point guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and the 1994 team that shocked the top-seeded Seattle SuperSonics as the first No. 8 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in NBA playoff history, led by Dikembe Mutombo and his iconic shot-blocking celebrations. The 2000s saw Carmelo Anthony transform Denver into perennial playoff contenders, teaming with Chauncey Billups to reach the 2009 Western Conference Finals. The modern era, however, belongs to Nikola Jokić, the Serbian center whose unique passing, scoring, and versatility earned back-to-back MVP awards in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, Jokić, Jamal Murray, and coach Michael Malone led Denver to its first NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat behind dominant playoff performances. From Thompson’s scoring to English’s consistency, Anthony’s stardom to Jokić’s all-around brilliance, the Nuggets’ history blends high-powered offenses, international talent, and a long-awaited climb to championship glory.