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“This is the first class of NBA Debut Patch cards, which saw each rookie wear a patch on their jersey sleeve during their first game which was removed following the game and put into a trading card and signed.”

Fanatics · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

A Fanatics spokesperson explained the NBA Debut Patch card concept during discussion of the record-setting Cooper Flagg card sale.

“The Cooper Flagg card was famously pulled in a break done by Rhody Breakers in Rhode Island, and belonged to collector Jason Williams of South Carolina.”

Fanatics · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Fanatics issued a statement confirming the Cooper Flagg card was pulled by Rhody Breakers and belonged to collector Jason Williams of South Carolina.