The 42nd National Sports Collectors Convention

 Located in the Detroit suburb of Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, Triple SSS Sports Cards sells collectible cards and other fan memorabilia online and at various industry events. In the summer of 2022, Triple SSS Sports attended the 42nd National Sports Collectors Convention.

The history of the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) dates back to 1980, when a relatively small group of dedicated collectors gathered at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Since that time, the NSCC has become an extravagant, multi-day event and the top showcase of its kind in the United States.

The 42nd NSCC took place from July 25 to August 1, 2022. Drawing more than 60,000 people to the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, this event was bigger than any other NSCC since 1991. Highlights of the 42nd NSCC included the Original National Trade Show Night and an afternoon of free VIP signings hosted by a number of legendary professional athletes.

The Top Talents from the 2018 NBA Draft

 Located in Shelby Township, Michigan, Triple SSS Sports Cards is a sports card and memorabilia business focusing on pre-1975 cards. Triple SSS Sports Cards also carries cards for some of the most talented young athletes in professional sports, including Luka Doncic and Trae Young.

The 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft included several players who made an immediate impact on the game, including No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, No. 3 pick Luka Doncic, and No. 5 pick Trae Young.

Ayton, a center out of Arizona, was selected first overall by the Phoenix Suns. He played 70 games during his rookie season and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. He averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in his first season, which increased to 18.2 points and 11.5 rebounds in his sophomore campaign. Ayton played a key defensive role in the Sun’s run to the 2020 NBA Finals.

Doncic was selected by the Atlanta Hawks at No. 3, having previously played for Real Madrid, but was part of a marquee draft night trade with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic went to the Mavericks, who selected Trae Young for the Hawks. Doncic was ultimately named the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 98 of 100 first place votes. While the Mavericks only managed to win 33 games in his rookie season, Doncic averaged an impressive 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists. He has been even more impressive during the post season, averaging more than 31 points over the course of three playoff runs.

Young was the only other player to receive first place votes for the Rookie of the Year award. He also enjoyed a successful offensive season, averaging 19.1 points and 8.1 assists while shooting. In his second season, the former University of Oklahoma point guard led the Hawks to upset the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers on route to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.