1975 Topps #288 Utah Stars Team Leaders PSA 10

1975 Topps #288 Utah Stars Team Leaders PSA 10 - Young Moses, ABA Firepower, and a Gem Mint Slice of Hoops History

Before he became an NBA MVP, a rebounding machine, and a Hall of Fame giant, Moses Malone was already turning heads in the ABA—a teenager dominating grown men with raw power and relentless effort. The 1974–75 season marked Malone’s rookie campaign, and though his official rookie card wouldn’t appear until 1976, this 1975 Topps #288 Utah Stars Team Leaders card captures one of his earliest cardboard appearances—highlighting him as the team’s rebounding leader at just 19 years old.

Joining Malone on the card are fellow Utah Stars standouts like Ron Boone, a scoring machine and longtime ABA ironman, and Jimmy Jones, a steady playmaker with silky handles. Together, they powered a Utah squad that was competitive despite league instability, showcasing the ABA’s trademark flash, skill, and fast-paced offense. This card doesn’t just showcase stats—it spotlights the last flashes of a beloved franchise before the ABA-NBA merger reshaped the landscape.

In PSA 10 Gem Mint, this card is exceptionally rare. The 1975 Topps basketball set is notorious for printing flaws, centering issues, and rough cuts, making high-grade examples particularly tough to find. This copy stands at the pinnacle—offering razor-sharp corners, perfect centering, vivid color, and a flawless surface, all wrapped in the bright, bold design that defines the era.