Title: Deni Avdija Rookie Cards Experience Spike Following 2024 NBA Breakthrough
Subtitle: A Look at the Rising Interest in Avdija's Rookie Cards Post-Trade to Portland Trail Blazers
Meta Description: Discover the surge in value of Deni Avdija rookie cards after his standout 2024 NBA season and move to the Portland Trail Blazers. Explore key brands, configurations, and market trends.
Content:
What’s New
The value of Deni Avdija rookie cards has climbed significantly following his breakout performance 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 on-court achievements have reignited interest in his rookie cards from all major brands. Recent sales data indicates a notable increase in card values, with some fetching several hundred dollars on the secondary market.
Collectors are now revisiting Avdija's 2020-21 rookie cards, which span a broad array of Panini products. His success on the court has driven the market, making his cards highly coveted among basketball card enthusiasts.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (including Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, and others)
- 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, 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: Various color parallels, including Silver, Green, and numbered versions
- Panini Mosaic: Features diverse 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: Available in Contenders, Contenders Optic, Impeccable, Immaculate Collection, National Treasures, Flawless, Spectra, and others
- Jersey and Patch Cards: Found in National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate Collection, Spectra, and One and One
- Autograph-Memorabilia Combinations: Prominently featured in National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate Collection
- Serial Numbering: Most autograph and relic cards are serial numbered, with some as rare 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 rookie cards listed.
- 15 of these rookie cards are priced under $10 in raw mint condition.
- Recent eBay sales have shown an average of $16.81 (December 28) to a high 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 several thousand dollars based on rarity and features.
- Card values and popularity have risen due to Avdija’s improved NBA performance, especially after his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring output.
- Base cards are generally available, while autograph and patch variations are more limited and often serial numbered.
- Designs and parallels differ by product, with notable variations in color, finish, and patch window size on high-end cards.
- All value data is based on Beckett OPG or eBay sales as noted in the article.
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