1986-87 Fleer #15 Tom Chambers
1986-87 Fleer #15 Tom Chambers
About Tom Chambers
Thomas Doane Chambers, a 6'10" forward out of the University of Utah, was the 8th overall pick of the 1981 NBA Draft by the San Diego Clippers. Over a 16-season career (1981-1997) he suited up for six franchises - the Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers - and this Fleer card captures him in his Seattle prime. A prolific scorer, Chambers was a four-time All-Star (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991) and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection (1989, 1990). He became the most unlikely of stars at the 1987 All-Star Game: a late injury replacement for Ralph Sampson, he poured in a game-high 34 points to earn All-Star Game MVP honors in his home Seattle Kingdome. In 1988 he made history off the court as the NBA's first unrestricted free agent, signing with Phoenix - a move that reshaped modern free agency. He retired with 20,049 career points (18.1 ppg) and reached the NBA Finals with the Suns in 1993.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Tom Chambers is card #15 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 Tom Chambers. He is pictured with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,471 | 257 | 1,345 | 1,311 | 375 | 183 | 0 |
| SGC | 235 | 11 | 67 | 97 | 41 | 17 | 2 |
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 Tom Chambers card?
It is card #15 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 Seattle SuperSonics Tom Chambers, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Tom Chambers 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. Tom Chambers 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 Tom Chambers valuable?
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