1986-87 Fleer #122 Gerald Wilkins
1986-87 Fleer #122 Gerald Wilkins
About Gerald Wilkins
A 6'6" shooting guard, Gerald Wilkins reached the NBA out of Moberly Area Community College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, taken by the New York Knicks in the second round (47th overall) of the 1985 draft. This 1986-87 Fleer card is his rookie card. Over 14 seasons he played for the Knicks (1985-1992), Cleveland Cavaliers (1992-1994), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-1996) and Orlando Magic (1996-1999), averaging 13.0 points per game across 900 games. On the strong late-1980s Knicks he was regularly the second-leading scorer behind Patrick Ewing, and he showed off his athleticism in the 1986 and 1987 Slam Dunk Contests. The younger brother of Hall of Fame Hawks star Dominique Wilkins, Gerald was acquired by Cleveland in a bid to get past Michael Jordan's Bulls, and he closed his career alongside Dominique on the 1998-99 Magic. He is also the father of NBA guard Damien Wilkins.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Gerald Wilkins is card #122 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 Gerald Wilkins. He is pictured with the New York Knicks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,632 | 95 | 873 | 1,078 | 317 | 269 | 0 |
| SGC | 169 | 2 | 40 | 79 | 21 | 22 | 5 |
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 Gerald Wilkins card?
It is card #122 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 York Knicks Gerald Wilkins, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Gerald Wilkins 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. Gerald Wilkins 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 Gerald Wilkins valuable?
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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.