1986-87 Fleer #25 Larry Drew
1986-87 Fleer #25 Larry Drew
Borderline rookie: Larry Drew (debut 1980-81) appears in 1981-82 Topps only as a Team Leader cameo - treated as a rookie.
About Larry Drew
Born Larry Donnell Drew, this steady point guard starred at the University of Missouri before the Detroit Pistons made him the 17th overall pick in the 1980 NBA Draft. After a rookie year in Detroit, he was dealt to the Kansas City Kings (who relocated to Sacramento in 1985), where he spent his most productive years running the offense. Over 10 NBA seasons with the Pistons, Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers, Drew appeared in 714 games and totaled 8,110 points (11.4 per game) and 3,702 assists (5.2 per game). His best season came in 1982-83, when he averaged 20.1 points, 8.1 assists, and 1.7 steals a game for the Kings, including a career-high 33 points against Houston on January 21, 1983. This card captures him on the Sacramento Kings, and it is treated by collectors as his rookie card (his earlier appearance in 1981-82 Topps was only a Team Leader cameo). After retiring, Drew became a longtime NBA coach, serving as a head coach for the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers, and winning a title as a Cavaliers assistant in 2016. He was inducted into the Missouri and Kansas sports halls of fame.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Larry Drew is card #25 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 Larry Drew. He is pictured with the Sacramento Kings.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,996 | 214 | 1,189 | 1,147 | 308 | 138 | 0 |
| SGC | 184 | 10 | 51 | 84 | 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 Larry Drew card?
It is card #25 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 Sacramento Kings Larry Drew, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Larry Drew 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. Larry Drew 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 Larry Drew 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.