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Rookie Debut Packs

Metallic Gold LE's January Drop features Chet Holmgren, Bilal Coulibaly, and LeBron James as set Challenge Rewards — laying the foundation for a season-long Metallic Gold LE Expert Challenge featuring superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama as the Expert Challenge Reward. Simply collect and lock every single Metallic Gold LE Rare Moment from this NBA season to earn an exclusive Rare Moment from Wembanyama's rookie campaign.

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Maxey Takes Over in Game 7

Holmgren Sends Champs Back to West Finals

NAW-ck Down! Playoffs 2026

⚡ OKC Gets Even in WCF

Harden Delivers in Game 3

LeBron threw it up. Bronny went and got it.

Vassell's No-Dip Triple

CJ McCollum's Game 3 Dagger

Cleveland Wins Game 7

Luke Kornet And the Spurs Headed to the Finals

McDaniels Closes Out Nuggets

Jamal Cain Skies for Massive Slam!

Ausar Thompson's Chasedown Block

Cade's 45 Saves Pistons Season

Jarrett Allen Sends Cavs To Round 2

Anthony Edwards Steals Home Court

Brunson Takes Over At The Garden

The Shot Heard 'Round The World

The Sixth Man Sends It Back

SGA Puts OKC On The Brink Of History

Defensive mastery reaches its peak with Nate Thurmond, the 6-foot-11 Akron native whose blend of quickness, strength, and intelligence made him the prototype for the modern center. Apprenticing under Wilt Chamberlain before becoming Golden State’s cornerstone, he proved that dominance comes from defense, rebounding, and unselfish play more than flashy numbers.
Thurmond grabbed 42 rebounds in one legendary game, one of only four players ever to reach that mark, and recorded the league’s first official quadruple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocks. A seven-time All-Star with his No. 42 retired by both Golden State and Cleveland, he earned universal respect. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called him the toughest defender he ever faced. Blue-collar and team-first, Thurmond did the dirty work that allowed scoring stars to shine, tallying 19 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in this Halloween showcase.

Nate Thurmond

Nate The Great Anchors Paint With Defensive Dominance

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