DeMarcus Cousins Rookie Card Guide: 2010-11 Topps Chrome and the Boogie PC
DeMarcus Cousins's 2010-11 Topps Chrome RC, refractor parallel, and the 2026 PSA buying guide for the All-Star big.
DeMarcus Cousins is a four-time All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most dominant centers of the 2010s before injuries truncated his peak. His 2010-11 RC class is shared with Paul George and John Wall.
Here's the 2026 Boogie playbook.
Quick answer
Cousins's flagship RC is the 2010-11 Topps Chrome #98. PSA 10s in the $30–$100 range. Speculative long-term hold.
Tier 1: Boogie RCs that matter
2010-11 Topps Chrome #98
The flagship base RC.
2010-11 Topps Chrome Refractor #98
The chase parallel.
2010-11 SP Authentic Auto
The accessible auto anchor.
Tier 2: Strong supporting cards
- 2010-11 Topps #221 (paper version).
- 2012-13 Panini Prizm Cousins — first-year Prizm.
- 2010-11 Panini Threads Cousins.
Centering reality
Standard Topps Chrome challenges. The 9 → 10 spread on the Refractor is 3x.
Grading priorities
PSA dominates. BGS 9.5s exist. SGC has presence.
What to chase in 2026
Boogie PC build:
- 2010-11 Topps Chrome #98 PSA 10 as anchor.
- Topps Chrome Refractor PSA 10 as chase.
Time horizons
Cousins is four-time All-Star with HOF probability hampered by injury history. Speculative hold.
How AI pre-grading helps
The 2010-11 Topps Chrome class requires pre-grading. AI screens centering and surface before submission.
CardSense AI supports the 2010-11 NBA RC class with PSA / BGS / SGC live comps.
FAQ
Is Boogie a buy? Speculative. Four-time All-Star but HOF case is uncertain.
Are Boogie Refractors a buy? Yes at the right price — Refractor scarcity is structural.
Related guides
The bottom line
Cousins's 2010-11 Topps Chrome #98 is the flagship. Anchor on PSA 10, target the Refractor for the chase.
Last updated: April 22, 2026.
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