What’s New
The value of Deni Avdija's rookie cards has seen a notable increase following his breakout NBA season. Originally selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2020, Avdija's subsequent trade to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024 and his enhanced play have reignited interest in his rookie cards across key brands. Recent market data indicates a significant rise in card prices, with some fetching several hundred dollars on resale platforms.
Collectors are now revisiting Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, available in various Panini products. His on-court success has resonated with the market, making his cards highly sought after among basketball card enthusiasts.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (includes Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, among others)
- Card Types: Base rookies, parallels, autographs, memorabilia (jersey/patch), and combinations
- Serial Numbered Cards: Available in products like 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: Found in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, and more
- Notable Case Hits: High-end products such as National Treasures and Flawless contain low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Features multiple color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Offers various colored parallels such as 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: Contains multiple 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: Notably in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, some as low 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 rookie cards are identified as RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with 28 cards listed as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards have entry-level prices under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales ranged 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 reached values from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on rarity and features.
- Card values and popularity have increased due to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, particularly after his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and improved scoring.
- Base cards are widely available, 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 high-end cards.
- All value data reflects Beckett OPG or eBay sales as specified in the article.
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