NBARetired Basketball · United States · Point Guard

Magic Johnson

-5.3%30-day market trend

Current rank: #91
Previous rank: #91
Peak rank: #90
Days on chart: 21
Days in top 10: 0
Hobby Score: 85.6

Why this athlete is ranked here

Magic Johnson ranks #91 on the Hobby100 with a Hobby Score of 85.6. The score blends collector demand (86), market liquidity (77), cultural relevance (18) and momentum (56.5) for NBA and Retired Basketball.

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Hobby Score breakdown

Recent Momentum57

Collector Demand86

Market Liquidity77

Cultural Relevance18

Sport Card-Market Depth100

Bull case

Magic's profile scores 86 on collector demand inside a NBA card market that rates 77 for liquidity. An established collector base supports repeat sell-through at higher price bands. Premium parallels remain supply-constrained.

Bear case

A meaningful share of Magic's score comes from momentum (56.5) rather than long-term scarcity. Injury, a performance dip, or a heavier graded population could compress mid-tier comparables quickly.