While the pandemic wreaked havoc on the NBA’s schedule this season, Panini has done well to keep up with the demand of card fans everywhere. The company started with NBA Hoops earlier this year to their flagship Prizm set a few months ago. Now, the market is in for a treat with Panini’s latest offering — their 2020 Court Kings set.
Since 2013, the Court Kings brand sets itself apart from Panini’s other offerings by using an eye-catching approach. The products’ base cards and inserts are designed with a focus on color and artistry, causing it to become a favorite among card collectors.
We take a look below at Panini’s 2020 Court Kings set and why collectors should pay more attention to it.
The Base NBA Card Design
Like the previous releases of Court Kings, the base NBA card design of this product leans more towards an artistic look. Last year, a dash of color was employed with white spaces in the base cards. This is to create a style that resembles a painting on a canvas.
This year, Panini used a set of loud colors that mimic a graffiti-inspired look on the card. The end result is a card design that will surely grab anyone’s attention when held in one’s hand.
Along with the base card, Panini has included tons of numbered parallels for collectors. These are Artist Proof, Ruby to 149, Amethyst to 99, Pink to 99, Violet to 49, Jade to 25, Sapphire 25, and the elusive Masterpiece One of One.
Catchy Inserts
Along with an eye-popping base card design, inserts from the latest Court Kings set are also something that deserves credit. Inserts from this set include Maestros, Artistry In Motion, and Dressed to Impress, among others.
Those who prefer chasing inserts with a low print run will feel right at home with Court Kings and their artsy offerings. Inserts, such as Aurora, Le Cinque Piu Belle, and Blank Slate, offer a lot of value, especially when they are graded well. At the same time, these high-end inserts will be a welcome addition to any collector looking for a unique NBA card that will stand out from the crowd.
Lack of On-Card Autographs
The previous release of Court Kings included on-card autographs, especially in the hobby-format boxes. This year, Panini has decided to mostly offer stickered autographed cards in this product.
This is understandable since the pandemic has affected the process in which players sign their cards. Since it’s faster and more efficient to have them sign on a sheet of transparent sticker paper, the product itself gets released on schedule. Nonetheless, collectors would still go for on-card autographs, if given the chance.
Enticing Rookie Cards
Apart from its cool-looking cards, the Court Kings brand is also known for its awesome offerings for rookie card collectors. It has Rookie Level I to IV cards, with the latter’s short-print run making it the more desirable product.
Eye-popping rookie NBA cards, like Works in Progress, Acetate Rookies, and First Steps, are also included in this set. Each of these cards also comes with numbered parallels, which are also more valuable to collectors.
The absence of on-card autographs aside, Panini’s latest Court Kings set is a winner. With the impending release of retail products of this brand, more and more customers will surely chase these cards and add them to their respective collections.
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