Paul George Rookie Card Guide: 2010-11 Topps Chrome and the PG13 PC
Paul George's 2010-11 Topps Chrome RC, refractor parallel, Exquisite RPA, and the 2026 PSA buying guide for the All-Star wing.
Paul George is a nine-time All-Star and one of the most under-priced top-50 active players by RC. His 2010-11 RC class is shared with John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, and Gordon Hayward.
Here's the 2026 PG13 playbook.
Quick answer
George's flagship RC is the 2010-11 Topps Chrome #97. PSA 10s in the $80–$200 range. The Topps Chrome Refractor is the chase parallel.
Tier 1: PG13 RCs that matter
2010-11 Topps Chrome #97
The flagship base RC.
2010-11 Topps Chrome Refractor #97
The chase parallel.
2012-13 Panini Prizm George
The first-year Prizm George — foundational Prizm card.
2010-11 SP Authentic Auto
The accessible auto anchor.
Tier 2: Strong supporting cards
- 2010-11 Topps #210 (paper version).
- 2010-11 Panini Threads George.
- 2010-11 Panini Classics George.
Centering reality
Standard Topps Chrome challenges. The 9 → 10 spread on the Refractor is 3–5x.
Grading priorities
PSA dominates. BGS 9.5s exist. SGC has growing presence.
What to chase in 2026
PG13 PC build:
- 2010-11 Topps Chrome #97 PSA 10 as the realistic anchor.
- Topps Chrome Refractor PSA 10 as the chase.
Time horizons
George is nine-time All-Star with potential HOF case. Long-term hold pending career trajectory.
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 George undervalued? Yes — nine-time All-Star at PSA 10 sub-$200 is structural value.
Are George Refractors a buy? Yes — Refractor scarcity is structural.
Related guides
The bottom line
George's 2010-11 Topps Chrome #97 is the flagship. Anchor on PSA 10, target the Refractor for the chase.
Last updated: April 22, 2026.
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