# Magic Johnson #157

The Magic Johnson (#157, NBA Hoops, 1990) is a common Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.3/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $3.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/magic_johnson%7Cnba_hoops%7C1990%7C157%7C

## Card details

- Set: NBA Hoops
- Number: #157
- Year: 1990
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Common

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- Source: ebay+gemini
- 8-day change: +0.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.3 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 50% | $5 |
| 7 | 50% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans
- Light Whitening: 50% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Magic Johnson worth?

A raw (ungraded) Magic Johnson from NBA Hoops currently carries a market value of about $3. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Magic Johnson cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magic Johnson averages a 7.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 7.5, surface 8.3, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Magic Johnson?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magic Johnson cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Light Whitening (50% of scans).

### Is the Magic Johnson worth grading?

Whether the Magic Johnson is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app