1986-87 Fleer #65 Lewis Lloyd
About Lewis Lloyd
Lewis Kevin Lloyd (1959-2019) was a 6'6" swingman out of Drake University, where he was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and two-time Third-Team All-American before the school retired his No. 30. The Golden State Warriors took him in the fourth round (76th overall) of the 1981 NBA Draft, and he played nine NBA seasons for the Warriors (1981-83), Houston Rockets (1983-87), and Philadelphia 76ers (1989-90), averaging 13.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists over 388 games. A reliable scorer, he appeared in all 20 playoff games as Houston reached the 1986 NBA Finals, where the Rockets fell to the Boston Celtics. Nicknamed "Black Magic" for his flashy play back at Philadelphia's Overbrook High School, Lloyd saw his career derailed in late 1986 when he tested positive for cocaine alongside teammate Mitchell Wiggins and drew a 2 1/2-year suspension; reinstated in September 1989, he played just two final games with the 76ers. This is his rookie card.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Lewis Lloyd is card #65 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 Lewis Lloyd. He is pictured with the Houston Rockets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,546 | 93 | 701 | 1,207 | 351 | 194 | 0 |
| SGC | 146 | 2 | 31 | 63 | 29 | 20 | 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 Lewis Lloyd card?
It is card #65 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 Houston Rockets Lewis Lloyd, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Lewis Lloyd 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. Lewis Lloyd 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 Lewis Lloyd 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 2026-08-23.