Dillon Brooks (Note: This is a basketball card, not a football card, featuring Dillon Brooks pictured in a Phoenix Suns jersey via a digital alteration or custom fantasy card concept, as Brooks never played for the Suns)
Shooting Guard / Small Forward · Phoenix Suns (Fictional/Custom depiction — actual career teams include Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets)
Topps Chrome Basketball (Custom/Novelty depiction) #Not visible
Year & Era
2023-2024 — Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
X-Fracter Parallel (Custom/Novelty)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
One-of-a-kind custom creation; officially licensed Topps Chrome X-Fractor parallels for this player in a Suns uniform do not exist
Overall Assessment
A fun, visually striking custom novelty card featuring impressive X-Fractor visual effects, best suited for a dedicated Dillon Brooks player PC rather than serious sports card investing
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered within acceptable modern tolerances; back not visible
Surface Condition
Glossy X-Fractor finish appears clean with standard reflective properties typical of chromium cards
Corner Condition
Sharp corners visible inside the protective sleeve, typical of a fresh card pull
Edge Condition
Clean factory edges with no obvious chipping or silvering
Print Quality
High-resolution digital print on a chromium-style refractive stock mimicking official Topps Chrome products
Estimated Value
Minimal value ($1 to $5) due to being a custom/novelty card rather than an officially licensed Topps release
Comparison to Known Examples
Unique custom piece; cannot be compared to standard pop reports
Authentication Tips
Inspect under 10x magnification to check for official Topps copyright microtext on the back and authentic chromium refractor coating
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading by major services (PSA, BGS, SGC) as authentication companies generally do not grade custom or unlicensed novelty cards
Red Flags
The primary red flag is that Dillon Brooks has never played for the Phoenix Suns, and Topps did not produce an officially licensed NBA Topps Chrome set for this specific year due to Panini and Fanatics licensing agreements
Provenance Notes
Originates from custom card makers who produce fantasy sports cards sold on secondary marketplaces like Etsy or eBay
Historical Context
Reflects the modern hobby trend of fans creating 'what-if' or custom card designs utilizing high-end chromium aesthetics
Market Trends
Novelty and custom cards hold niche appeal for player super-collectors but generally do not appreciate in value like licensed rookie cards
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; purchased purely for personal collection aesthetic appeal rather than financial return
Similar Cards
Other custom or fantasy-team sports cards produced by independent hobby artists
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the reflective foil pattern
Interesting Facts
Features an amusing alternate-universe concept placing the notoriously fiery perimeter defender on the Phoenix Suns