What’s New
Following Deni Avdija's standout NBA season, there has been a notable increase in the value of his rookie cards. Drafted 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2020 and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024, Avdija's enhanced performance has reignited collector interest in his rookie cards from all major brands. Recent sales data indicates a sharp rise in card prices, with some fetching several hundred dollars on the secondary market.
Collectors are revisiting Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, which are featured in a variety of Panini products. The market has responded to his on-court achievements, making his cards highly desirable among basketball card enthusiasts.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (including Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, among others)
- Card Types: Base rookies, parallels, autographs, memorabilia (jersey/patch), and combinations
- Serial Numbered Cards: Available in Panini Black (/149), Elite (/299), Noir (/99), One and One (/99), National Treasures (/99 to 1/1), Flawless (/20, /10, /5, /3, 1/1)
- Autograph and Memorabilia Cards: Featured in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, and others
- Notable Case Hits: High-end products like National Treasures and Flawless offer low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Various color parallels, such as Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Offers multiple colored parallels including Mosaic Silver, Red, Blue, and Gold
- Panini Select: Includes Courtside, Premier Level, and Concourse tiers with numerous parallels
- Panini Flawless #84: Serial numbered to /20, /10, /5, /3, and 1/1 (Platinum)
- National Treasures: Various patch-autograph variations, serial numbered from /99 to 1/1 (Logoman)
- Other serial-numbered cards: Noir (/99), Black (/149), Elite (/299), One and One (/99)
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph Cards: Available in Contenders, Contenders Optic, Impeccable, Immaculate Collection, National Treasures, Flawless, Spectra, and more
- Jersey and Patch Cards: Found in National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate Collection, Spectra, and One and One
- Autograph-Memorabilia Combinations: Particularly in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, with some as rare as 1/1
Flagship/Base Rookie Cards (Entry Level)
- 2020-21 Donruss #205 Deni Avdija RR RC
- 2020-21 Panini Chronicles #71 Deni Avdija RC/Prestige
- 2020-21 Panini Illusions #167 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Hoops #201 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Donruss Optic #159 Deni Avdija RR RC
- 2020-21 Panini Flux #207 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Panini Mosaic #217 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Panini Recon #10 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Select #69 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Panini Prizm #290 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Panini Revolution #119 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Certified #192 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Clearly Donruss #89 Deni Avdija RR RC
- 2020-21 Court Kings #99 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Crown Royale #100 Deni Avdija RC
Mid-Tier and Serial Numbered Cards
- 2020-21 Panini Black #82 Deni Avdija RC /149
- 2020-21 Elite #136 Deni Avdija RC /299
- 2020-21 Panini Noir #158 Deni Avdija A RC /99
- 2020-21 Panini Obsidian #166 Deni Avdija RC
- 2020-21 Panini One and One #139 Deni Avdija RC /99
- 2020-21 Panini Spectra #201 Deni Avdija JSY AU /149 RC
- 2020-21 Immaculate Collection #105 Deni Avdija JSY AU /99 RC
High-End and Premium Cards
- 2020-21 Panini Impeccable #132 Deni Avdija JSY AU /99 RC
- 2020-21 Panini Contenders #137 Deni Avdija AU RC
- 2020-21 Panini Contenders Optic #110 Deni Avdija AU RC
- 2020-21 Panini Flawless #84 Deni Avdija RC (variations: /20, /10, /5, /3, 1/1 Platinum)
- 2020-21 Panini National Treasures #138 Deni Avdija AU JSY /99 RC and other variations down to 1/1 Logoman
Collector Notes
- Avdija's rookie cards are marked as RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with 28 total recognized as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards are priced under $10 in raw mint condition at entry level.
- Recent eBay transactions ranged from an average of $16.81 (December 28) to a high of $266.93 (January 12) for Avdija rookie cards.
- Premium and limited-number cards, especially those from National Treasures and Flawless, have achieved values from several hundred to several thousand dollars based on rarity and features.
- Card values and interest have risen in response to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, especially after his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring.
- Base cards are widely accessible, while autograph and patch variations are more limited and often serial numbered.
- Designs and parallels vary by product, with notable differences in color, finish, and patch window size on premium cards.
- All value data reflects Beckett OPG or eBay sales as specified in the article.
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