# The Most Valuable 1981 Topps Basketball Cards

The 1981 Topps Basketball market is showing significant strength, with top pieces commanding high prices. Larry Bird #4 is currently valued at $62, while Magic Johnson #21 holds a strong position at $17. Value in this set is heavily dictated by scarcity and high-grade condition, as top-tier examples are the most sought after. This dynamic ranking reflects real-time market activity, with prices constantly shifting based on recent eBay sold comps. See the full list below for the current valuation of all 201 tracked cards.

**201 items ranked** by median closed-sale value.

The ranked list with current values is on the page: [https://junkpal.ai/best/most-valuable-1981-topps-basketball-cards](https://junkpal.ai/best/most-valuable-1981-topps-basketball-cards)

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_Updated 2026-08-06._

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Source: [https://junkpal.ai/best/most-valuable-1981-topps-basketball-cards](https://junkpal.ai/best/most-valuable-1981-topps-basketball-cards) · JunkPal price guide (junkpal.ai)
Values are medians of real closed eBay sales — estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals.
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