What’s New
Deni Avdija's rookie cards have experienced a notable increase in value after his standout NBA season. Originally drafted 9th by the Washington Wizards in 2020 and subsequently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024, Avdija's enhanced performance has rekindled interest in his rookie cards across major brands. Recent sales figures indicate a significant uptick in card prices, with some fetching several hundred dollars on the secondary market.
Collectors are now turning back to Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, available through a variety of Panini products. The market has reacted to his on-court achievements, making his cards some of the most desirable among basketball card enthusiasts.
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: Available in Spectra, Immaculate Collection, Impeccable, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, and others
- Notable Case Hits: High-end series like National Treasures and Flawless include low-numbered, patch-autograph, and 1/1 cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Panini Prizm: Various color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Features multiple 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 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 others
- Jersey and Patch Cards: Available 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 marked RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with 28 total cards listed as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards are priced under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales 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, especially from National Treasures and Flawless, have sold for several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on rarity and features.
- Card values and popularity have surged in response to Avdija’s enhanced NBA performance, particularly following his move to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring output.
- 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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