Shaq’s card market has exploded, but what is driving collectors toward one of basketball’s most dominant legends? With Dante out this week, Connor is joined by Zach to break down Shaq’s sudden rise, whether it is time to sell Shohei Ohtani, what Patrick Mahomes must prove after his injury and the best NFL and NBA card buys heading into the new season. 

They also react to 2026 Topps Flagship Football, Minions basketball cards, counterfeit sports cards, the return of set collecting, Disney character autographs, MLB players collecting Pokémon, Luka Dončić, Ja Morant and much more.

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