1986-87 Fleer #22 Brad Davis
1986-87 Fleer #22 Brad Davis
A "Rule of 11" card: it sat at the edge of the 132-card press sheet, so copies tend to come off-center with print problems and edge wear - making high grades scarcer than the player's fame would suggest.
Borderline rookie: Brad Davis (debut 1977-78) appears in 1981-82 Topps only as a Team Leader cameo, with no card of his own - the hobby treats this as his rookie.
About Brad Davis
A steady point guard out of the University of Maryland (where he played under Lefty Driesell), Brad Davis was the 15th overall pick of the 1977 NBA Draft, taken by the Los Angeles Lakers. His early career was a journey: after stints with the Lakers, Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz, he was out of the league and rebuilt his career in the CBA, winning a title and Newcomer of the Year honors with the Anchorage Northern Knights in 1980. That season the Dallas Mavericks signed him, and Davis found a lasting home, spending 12 seasons in Dallas (1980-1992) to close out a 15-year NBA career. A reliable playmaker and efficient shooter rather than a star (he was never an All-Star), he helped guide the young franchise to the 1988 Western Conference Finals, where Dallas fell to the eventual-champion Lakers in seven games. At his retirement he stood as the Mavericks' all-time leader in games, minutes and assists, and on November 14, 1992 he became the first player in franchise history to have his number retired, as Dallas raised his No. 15 to the rafters. Fittingly, this card is treated by collectors as Davis's rookie card despite his 1977 debut, since he had appeared previously only as a Team Leader cameo in 1981-82 Topps.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Brad Davis is card #22 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 Brad Davis. He is pictured with the Dallas Mavericks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,512 | 113 | 747 | 1,075 | 357 | 220 | 0 |
| SGC | 140 | 7 | 20 | 69 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
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 Brad Davis card?
It is card #22 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 Dallas Mavericks Brad Davis, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Brad Davis 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. Brad Davis 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.)
Why is the Brad Davis hard to find in high grade?
It is one of the set's condition-sensitive cards. The flush red/white/blue borders chip to reveal the white core at the slightest touch, and centering is tough - so high grades are far scarcer than the player's profile suggests.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Brad Davis 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 2026-08-23.