Sports memorabilia collector Darren Rovell possesses a 1990-91 NBA Hoops trading card of Mark Jackson that has gained notoriety for featuring the Menendez brothers sitting courtside in the background. This is notable because Erik and Lyle Menendez are convicted murderers serving sentences of 50 years to life for killing their parents. The striking detail is that the photograph was taken after the brothers committed their crime, making it an unusual piece of sporting memorabilia that has become a collector's curiosity.

The trading card depicts a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks. The brothers allegedly purchased their courtside seats using money from a life insurance policy following their parents' death. Rovell recently showcased the framed card on "The Craig Carton Show," explaining the historical significance and dark backstory to the host. Both brothers are currently appealing for parole, with the next hearing scheduled for March 2027, having been denied parole in 2025.