1986-87 Fleer #40 Sidney Green
About Sidney Green
A 6'9" forward-center out of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Sidney Green starred for the Runnin' Rebels from 1979-1983, finishing as the program's all-time leading rebounder, and was chosen fifth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1983 NBA Draft. Over a ten-year NBA career (1983-1993) he played for six franchises: the Bulls, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, and Charlotte Hornets, averaging 7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a rugged frontcourt role player. He never made an All-Star team and is not in the Hall of Fame, but his 1986-87 Fleer card captures him during his final Chicago season before the Bulls dealt him to Detroit. UNLV retired his jersey and inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1994. After retiring he moved into college coaching (including Florida Atlantic) and later returned to the Bulls as a player-development and community-relations ambassador.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Sidney Green is card #40 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 Sidney Green. He is pictured with the Chicago Bulls.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,809 | 190 | 1,041 | 1,078 | 301 | 199 | 0 |
| SGC | 153 | 6 | 47 | 68 | 15 | 17 | 0 |
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 Sidney Green card?
It is card #40 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 Chicago Bulls Sidney Green, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Sidney Green 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. Sidney Green 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 Sidney Green valuable?
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