Say what you want about the 2019-20 NBA season, but one thing is for sure – it’s definitely full of unexpected twists and exciting turns.
For starters, this was the season marked by a sudden and indefinite suspension because of Covid-19. You’ve also got massive stars playing for their new squads, like Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard. Ja Morant made his mark as the league’s top rookie while the Miami Heat took everyone by surprise with their amazing run to the Finals. In the end, it was LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers that were left standing as champions.
This season is also a monumental one for the card market as the industry itself experienced a colossal spike in popularity and demand. With the NBA indefinitely suspended, a lot of basketball fans turned to sports cards to fill the void left behind. As a result, the hobby has become more prominent than ever.
Thanks to this surge in popularity, more and more people are being acquainted with the various products offered by Panini, the licensed card manufacturer of the NBA. And while base cards and autographs are usually the high-value items, there are certain NBA card inserts that are just too gorgeous to ignore. We take a look at the best card inserts Panini has produced for the 2019-20 season below.
1. Net Marvels
What do you get when you put the NBA’s most popular players and place them in a comic book cover-inspired card? When these two worlds collide, you’ll get Net Marvels.
This insert was one of the highlights of Panini’s 2019-20 Donruss set because of its eye-popping design. It features 20 of the league’s stars and highly-touted rookies, such as LeBron James, Giannis Antentokounmpo, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant. Panini also included a base press proof variant and a 1/1 press proof black parallel.
2. My House
One look at Panini Optic’s My House insert and fan will instantly be caught by its intense design. It has the player front and center with streaks of electricity all around. The insert itself brings the player’s intensity and translates it to card form.
Panini’s My House insert features a wide variety of NBA stars, such as Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell, Coby White, and the King himself, LeBron James. Apart from its base version, fans can also chase its various parallels, like Holo and Purple. Panini also offers numbered variants of this card, Lime Green #/149, Gold #10, and the elusive Black 1/1, among others.
3. Stained Glass
While Panini’s Stained Glass insert has been a staple in the card market, it has taken a new life as the top card to chase in the 2019 Mosaic set. The card’s colorful design is blended with an artistic mosaic design that adds a stylish flair to the player featured.
Mosaic’s Stained Glass features only 10 players, foremost of which are LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The insert also has a short print run, making it an extremely valuable item to chase in the card market.
4. Blank Slate
Panini’s Court Kings set is often regarded for its artistic look. One of its most valuable inserts, the Blank Slate, goes off in another direction to great effect.
The insert’s design consists only of the player’s full body shot, his name, team, and the Court Kings logo set in a pristine white background. The sheer simplicity of the card, along with its short print run, makes it a favorite among card fans. Some notable players included in this set are Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis, to name a few.
Spectra Color Blast
Last, but definitely not the least, is the Color Blast insert from Panini’s Spectra set. The card’s design primarily features the player set amid a multi-colored cloud on a white background. Its simple, yet striking design has garnered a lot of fans in the card market.
Spectra’s Color Blast features 25 of the league’s best players. Some notable names include Steph Curry, Bradley Beal, and Trae Young, among others.
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