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NBA rookies to wear collectible jersey patches in debut

A Fanatics Collectibles exec says more NBA players are collecting cards.

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NBA rookies and superstars will wear new patches — and fans will cash in.Why it matters: The NBA and trading card brand Topps are aiming to increase the value of already highly coveted memorabilia.

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NBA rookies to wear collectible jersey patches in debut