Austin Croshere Basketball Card 2000 Fleer Ultra No. 176 - Mint condition, see photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Austin Croshere, a 6-foot-10 power forward, carved out a solid 12-year career in the NBA after being selected 12th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1997 draft. He spent the majority of his career with the Pacers (1997-2006), becoming a key role player. Croshere's breakout season came in 1999-2000, where he played a significant role as a sixth man, helping the Pacers reach the NBA Finals. In the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he averaged an impressive 15.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Following his successful stint in Indiana, he had shorter tenures with the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 2009. Known for his hustle and ability to stretch the floor with his three-point shooting, Croshere was a valuable contributor to several playoff teams throughout his career.