1986-87 Fleer #59 Albert King
1986-87 Fleer #59 Albert King
About Albert King
The younger brother of Hall of Famer and NBA scoring champion Bernard King, Albert King was a 6'6" forward out of the University of Maryland, where he was the 1980 ACC Player of the Year and ACC Tournament MVP. Coming out of Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton High School, he had been rated the nation's top prep prospect in 1977 - ahead of Magic Johnson and Gene Banks. The New Jersey Nets took him 10th overall in the 1981 NBA Draft, and this is his rookie card. King played nine NBA seasons (1981-1991) for four teams - the Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Bullets - though his best years came with New Jersey from 1981 to 1987. His finest season was 1982-83, when he averaged 17.0 points over 79 games. He finished with 6,470 points in 534 career games, a 12.1 points-per-game average. Maryland retired his No. 55, and in 2002 he was named to the ACC's 50th Anniversary team.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Albert King is card #59 in Fleer's landmark 'Premier' issue - the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps and, for many collectors, the start of the modern era of basketball cards. Because of the multi-year gap, it is the recognized Rookie Card for Albert King. He is pictured with the New Jersey Nets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,982 | 168 | 1,223 | 1,185 | 252 | 153 | 1 |
| SGC | 156 | 6 | 46 | 69 | 24 | 8 | 3 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1986-87 Fleer Albert King card?
It is card #59 of 132 in the 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set - Fleer's 'Premier' issue and the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps. It pictures the New Jersey Nets Albert King, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Albert King his rookie card?
Yes - the hobby treats 1986-87 Fleer as the Rookie Card for any player whose first nationally-distributed (pack-issued) card it is. Albert King had no Topps card before the set, so this is his recognized RC. (Limited-distribution Star Company cards from 1983-86 are classed as Extended Rookie Cards.)
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Albert King valuable?
Value depends heavily on grade and centering. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: the Trading Card Database, Basketball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.