What’s New
Rookie cards of Deni Avdija have experienced a notable rise in value following his standout season in the NBA. Originally selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2020, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024. His enhanced performance has renewed interest in his rookie cards from top brands. Recent sales figures indicate a significant uptick in card prices, with some fetching hundreds on secondary markets.
Collectors are now turning back to Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, available in a variety of Panini products. His success on the court has made these cards highly desirable among basketball card enthusiasts.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (spanning Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, and more)
- Card Types: Includes base rookies, parallels, autographs, memorabilia (jersey/patch), and combinations
- Serial Numbered Cards: Featured 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: Available in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, and others
- Notable Case Hits: Premium products like National Treasures and Flawless offer 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: Comprises 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: Available in Noir (/99), Black (/149), Elite (/299), One and One (/99)
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph Cards: Found in Contenders, Contenders Optic, Impeccable, Immaculate Collection, National Treasures, Flawless, Spectra, and more
- Jersey and Patch Cards: Located in National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate Collection, Spectra, and One and One
- Autograph-Memorabilia Combinations: Especially in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, with some as limited 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 identified as RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with 28 cards listed as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards are priced under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales have ranged from an average of $16.81 (December 28) to a peak of $266.93 (January 12) for Avdija rookie cards.
- Premium and low-numbered cards, particularly from National Treasures and Flawless, have reached values from several hundred to thousands of dollars based on rarity and features.
- Card values and popularity have surged due to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, especially following his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers and his increased scoring output.
- Base cards are readily available, while autograph and patch variations are more scarce 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 is based on Beckett OPG or eBay sales as mentioned in the article.
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