How many cards are in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball?

239 cards across the base set and its parallels and inserts: 176 base cards and 4 other variants.

How many rookie cards are in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball?

5 cards in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball carry the rookie flag, counting every parallel; 5 of them are in the base set.

1998 SP Authentic Basketball Checklist

Every card in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball, by card number, with player, team and rookie flag, then each parallel and insert with its print run. A card links to its price page when the catalog has sales for it.

239 cards
176 base
4 parallels & inserts
5 rookie cards
229 with a recorded price

1998 SP Authentic Basketball card values and price guide →

Parallels and inserts

Parallel / insert	Cards	Numbered to	Rookies	Recorded prices
Bronze	45	—	—	$1.50 to $499
Silver	13	—	—	$6.25 to $450
Gold	4	—	—	$126 to $207,400
Sample	1	—	—	$140 to $140

Base checklist · 176 cards

#	Player	Team	RC	Value
1	Michael Jordan	Chicago Bulls		$53.99
2	Michael Jordan	Chicago Bulls		$75.00
2K1	Michael Olowokandi			$1.50
2K10	Paul Pierce		RC	$37.00
2K11	Cuttino Mobley			$1.50
2K12	Michael Doleac			$2.99
2K13	Corey Benjamin

Common questions

How many cards are in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball?: 239 cards across the base set and its parallels and inserts: 176 base cards and 4 other variants.
How many rookie cards are in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball?: 5 cards in 1998 SP Authentic Basketball carry the rookie flag, counting every parallel; 5 of them are in the base set.