2023-24 Donruss Optic Basketball is a classic release from Panini that is best known for its Rated Rookies set, including the autographed versions. The Rated Rookies Signatures are hard signed according to Panini, however other sets offer sticker autos instead. The release is available in multiple different formats, however the standard hobby box release offers […]
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2023-24 Donruss Turkish Airlines EuroLeague pays homage to the top European pro basketball league. This is the most complete EuroLeague release to hit the market, offering a full base set, Optic base set, parallels, autographs, and inserts. While many of the names may be unfamiliar to the average North American collector, there are a couple […]
2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball is a premium style release that offers cars that use Panini’s signature “Electric Etch” design. The set includes a mix of base, parallels, autos, relics, and inserts, with some of the top names in the NBA being included. The set does, unfortunately, appear to use sticker autos which could hurt the […]
2023-24 Panini PhotoGenic is an online exclusive basketball release that is in its 3rd year of production. The release, as the name suggests, focuses on photography, with action shots being a key part of the product. The set includes a mix of base, parallels, autos, and inserts. Hobby boxes include 10 packs each, and offer […]
2023-24 Panini Crown Royale Basketball is a mid-range release that uses a premium level layout. The set, which offers 1 pack per box features a classic die-cut design to the base cards, as well as several insert sets. Collectors can find a mix of base, parallels, auto, relics, and inserts in every box, with 1 […]
2023-24 Panini Select Basketball is a large set that is a mainstay of the hobby. The Select brand is one that is used across Panini’s line of products and is popular with collectors. The base set is large and divided into several layers of rarity such as Concourse, Courtside, and Mezzaninie Level. There is also […]
2023-24 Topps NBL is a basketball card release that is dedicated to Australia’s National Basketball League. The set is in its second year of production and is a rare example of sports cards being made for non-North American sport leagues, especially those that are not soccer. The release consists of a mix of base, parallels, […]
2023-24 Panini Recon is a mid-range basketball release that mixes base, parallels, autos, and inserts. The brand is known for its flashy design and large checklist. The set strays away from on court photography, choosing to instead use eclectic designs that catch the eye. Signed cards fall 2 per box and appear to be mostly […]
2023-24 Panini Origins Basketball is a premium style release that is limited to 7 cards per hobby format box. This is a set that heavily focuses on rookies, while still including current stars and even the occasional NBA legend. Hobby format boxes offer 2 hits each, with 1 of these guaranteed to be an autograph. […]
2023-24 Panini Revolution Basketball is a low-end release that puts the focus on inserts, parallels, and rookie cards. While the checklist does include signed cards, these are not guaranteed hits in hobby boxes. The player pool includes a mix of NBA rookies and current stars, including names such as Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Stephen […]