Celebrate one of the Vancouver Grizzlies' greatest players with the Starting Lineup [NBA: Vancouver Grizzlies] - Shareef Abdur-Rahim Basketball Figure (5") - Kenner - 10th Year 1997 Edition Series. Known for his elite scoring and rebounding, Abdur-Rahim took the NBA by storm, earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team and leading the Grizzlies in points and rebounds throughout his tenure with the team.
Selected third overall in the 1996 NBA Draft, Abdur-Rahim made an immediate impact, averaging 18.7 points and 6.9 rebounds as a rookie. His performances continued to improve, with multiple 20+ point per game seasons and a career-high 39-point performance against the Celtics in 1999. Even in a struggling Grizzlies team, he was the franchise’s undisputed star. His skill and leadership would later earn him a spot on the 2001 NBA All-Star Team with the Atlanta Hawks.
This Kenner Starting Lineup 1997 Edition figure captures Abdur-Rahim’s dominance in his early years, standing 5 inches tall and including a collector’s trading card. A must-have for Grizzlies fans, NBA collectors, and action figure enthusiasts, this special edition piece brings a legend of the game into your collection!
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Topps Basketball Card
5" Shareef Abdur-Rahim Figure
Figure Stand
Protective Packaging
The Starting Lineup brand, originally launched by Kenner in 1988, quickly became a beloved sports action figure series, showcasing some of the greatest athletes in basketball, football, baseball, and hockey. Conceived by former NFL player Pat McInally, the figures were designed to bring sports icons into collectible form, later expanding to include special editions and larger 14-inch NBA figures. Each figure was packaged with a matching sports card, making them highly sought-after by collectors.
This Kenner 10th Year 1997 Edition features Shareef Abdur-Rahim, the Vancouver Grizzlies’ franchise player, who was drafted third overall in the 1996 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, he led the team in scoring 33 times, averaging 18.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, earning a place on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Over the next few seasons, he continued to dominate, posting averages of 22.3 points and 7.1 rebounds in his sophomore year and later 23.0 points per game.
This 5-inch action figure perfectly represents Abdur-Rahim’s early dominance with the Grizzlies, a time when he was their undisputed leader on the court. With detailed craftsmanship, a collector’s trading card, and protective packaging, this figure is a must-have for Grizzlies fans and NBA memorabilia collectors alike.