Title: Deni Avdija Rookie Cards Experience a Boom After 2024 NBA Breakout
Subtitle: Rising Player Performance Fuels Demand for Avdija's Collectibles
Meta Description: Discover how Deni Avdija's standout NBA season has sparked a surge in the value of his rookie cards. Explore the hottest cards and market trends.
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What’s New
Rookie cards of Deni Avdija have experienced a notable rise in value on the heels of his standout NBA season. Initially drafted 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2020 and subsequently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024, Avdija's enhanced play has revitalized interest in his rookie cards across all major brands. Recent sales data highlights a significant increase in card prices, with some reaching several hundred dollars in the secondary market.
Collectors are now taking a renewed interest in Avdija’s 2020-21 rookie cards, which span a variety of Panini products. The market's reaction to his on-court achievements has elevated his cards to being some of the most coveted in basketball card collecting.
Configuration at a Glance
- Year: 2020-21
- Brands: Panini (featuring Donruss, Prizm, Select, National Treasures, Flawless, among others)
- Card Types: Base rookies, parallels, autographs, memorabilia (jersey/patch), and combinations
- Serial Numbered Cards: Present 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 collections 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 editions
- Panini Mosaic: Features multiple colored parallels such as Mosaic Silver, Red, Blue, and Gold
- Panini Select: Offers 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: 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: 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 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 identified as RC in the Beckett Online Price Guide, with 28 total cards marked as rookie cards.
- 15 of these rookie cards have entry-level prices below $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 those from National Treasures and Flawless, have reached values from 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 after his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers and increased scoring output.
- Base cards are plentiful, while autograph and patch variations are scarcer 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 reflects Beckett OPG or eBay sales as specified in the article.
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