Darius Garland rookie Logoman sells for record $44k
Prior to Thursday, the record for Garland was the $15,000 paid in 2022.
The 25-year-old point guard averaged nearly 21 points and 7 assists this season as he helped lead the Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Despite his major role on one of the top teams in the league this season, Garland's card market has largely failed to impress at the high end, with nearly all of his top sales coming in 2023 or earlier.
Garland's next highest sale other than the record-breaking Logoman from the past year came in February at $3,840.
Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.
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