What’s New
Deni Avdija's rookie cards have appreciated significantly 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 on-court improvements have sparked a renewed interest in his rookie cards across major brands. Sales data indicates a notable rise in card prices, with some cards now fetching several hundred dollars on the secondary market.
Collectors are taking a fresh look at Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, which are part of a wide array of Panini releases. His success on the court has driven demand, making his cards highly desired in basketball card collecting circles.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (including Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, and more)
- 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: Found in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, among others
- Notable Case Hits: Premium products like National Treasures and Flawless feature low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Offers multiple color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Features various colored parallels such as Mosaic Silver, Red, Blue, and Gold
- Panini Select: Includes Courtside, Premier Level, and Concourse tiers with multiple parallels
- Panini Flawless #84: Serial numbered to /20, /10, /5, /3, and 1/1 (Platinum)
- National Treasures: Offers 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: Found 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: Notable in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, with 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 marked RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with a total of 28 cards listed as rookie cards.
- Among these, 15 rookie cards are priced below $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales show prices ranging from an average of $16.81 (December 28) to a peak of $266.93 (January 12) for Avdija rookie cards.
- High-end and low-numbered cards, particularly those from National Treasures and Flawless, are valued from several hundred to several thousand dollars based on rarity and features.
- Card values and popularity have climbed due to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, especially following his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring output.
- Base cards are widely accessible, while autograph and patch variations are more scarce and frequently serial numbered.
- Designs and parallels differ by product, with notable variations in color, finish, and patch window size on premium cards.
- All value data reflects Beckett OPG or eBay sales as referenced in the article.
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