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Following a standout NBA season, Deni Avdija's rookie cards have experienced a notable rise in value. Originally selected as the 9th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in 2020, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024. His enhanced performance on the court has brought a fresh spotlight to his rookie cards from all the major brands. Recent market activity indicates a considerable uptick in card prices, with some fetching several hundred dollars in secondary sales.
Collectors are revisiting Avdija’s rookie cards from the 2020-21 season, which are featured in a variety of Panini releases. His success on the court has driven demand, positioning his cards among the most coveted in basketball card collecting.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (includes Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, and others)
- Card Types: Base rookies, parallels, autographs, memorabilia cards (jersey/patch), and combinations
- Serial Numbered Cards: Available in products such as 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 more
- Notable Case Hits: High-end offerings like National Treasures and Flawless include low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Multiple color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered editions
- Panini Mosaic: Features various colored parallels such as Mosaic Silver, Red, Blue, and Gold
- Panini Select: 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: Multiple patch-autograph versions, 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: Offered in Contenders, Contenders Optic, Impeccable, Immaculate Collection, National Treasures, Flawless, Spectra, and more
- Jersey and Patch Cards: Available in National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate Collection, Spectra, and One and One
- Autograph-Memorabilia Combinations: Prominently featured in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, 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 cards recognized as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards are priced under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay transactions showed prices from an average of $16.81 (December 28) to a high of $266.93 (January 12) for Avdija rookie cards.
- Premium and low-numbered cards, especially 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 escalated due to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, particularly following his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring prowess.
- Base cards are widely accessible, while autograph and patch variants are more limited and often serial numbered.
- Designs and parallels vary by product, with notable differences in color, finish, and patch window size on high-end cards.
- All value information is based on Beckett OPG or eBay sales as mentioned in the article.
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