1986-87 Fleer #63 Lafayette Lever
1986-87 Fleer #63 Lafayette Lever
About Lafayette Lever
Lafayette Lever, universally known as "Fat" Lever - a nickname born when his younger brother couldn't pronounce all the syllables of "Lafayette" - was one of the NBA's premier all-around guards of the late 1980s. Out of Arizona State, he was drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1982 and played 12 seasons (1982-1994) at guard for the Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks. His prime came in Denver, where he was a two-time All-Star (1988, 1990), earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 1987, and made the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1988. A relentless rebounder for his size and a constant triple-double threat, he averaged 13.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2.2 steals over his career and finished with 43 triple-doubles. This is his rookie card in the set; note that Fleer printed his given name, "Lafayette Lever," rather than the nickname collectors knew him by.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Lafayette Lever is card #63 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 Lafayette Lever. He is pictured with the Denver Nuggets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,564 | 106 | 917 | 1,072 | 307 | 162 | 0 |
| SGC | 149 | 0 | 44 | 66 | 23 | 15 | 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 Lafayette Lever card?
It is card #63 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 Denver Nuggets Lafayette Lever, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Lafayette Lever 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. Lafayette Lever 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 Lafayette Lever 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.