What’s New
Deni Avdija's rookie cards have gained substantial traction in value after 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 sparked renewed interest in his rookie cards from all major brands. Recent data reveals a notable rise in card prices, with some fetching several hundred dollars in the secondary market.
Collectors are now revisiting Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, which span a wide array of Panini products. His on-court achievements have prompted a market shift, making his cards highly coveted in basketball card communities.
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: Found 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: Present in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, and more
- Notable Case Hits: High-end products like National Treasures and Flawless include low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Numerous color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Features various colored parallels such as Mosaic Silver, Red, Blue, and Gold
- Panini Select: Offers 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: Includes 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: Prominent 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 28 total cards identified as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards hold entry-level prices under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales showed an average of $16.81 (December 28) peaking at $266.93 (January 12) for Avdija rookie cards.
- Premium, low-numbered cards, especially from National Treasures and Flawless, have hit values ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars based on rarity and features.
- Card values and interest have risen in line with Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, notably following his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and his increased scoring ability.
- Base cards are broadly accessible, while autograph and patch variations are rarer 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 noted in the article.
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