Each year, basketball collectors try to identify the next superstar. The top 2020-21 NBA rookie cards feature several key names worth checking out.
Although the 2020-21 NBA Draft class is not as deep as the talent-filled 2019-20 group—led by Zion Williamson and Ja Morant —the potential is still there. Headlined by LaMelo Ball, there are already several players receiving attention from the hobby.
As has been the case for years, Panini has the only official rookie cards with NBA and/or NCAA licensing.
The selection starts with collegiate sets in fall/winter 2020 and runs until fall/winter 2021 with a variety of NBA sets. Keep tabs on all the releases by using the comprehensive 2020-21 basketball cards guide , which contains full details on every announced set.
Like nearly all releases, the newest cards tend to receive the most attention, at least in the short term. In order to stay on top of this, make sure you visit the New Release Calendar .
Using the tabs below, view the top 2020-21 NBA rookies to collect and the hottest 2020-21 NBA rookie cards available.
Top Players Top 2020-21 NBA Rookie Cards To Collect Early on in the season, these are the 2020-21 NBA rookies making the most noise. Of course, nothing is set in stone and the top players could be much different by the end of the year or in a few years. The players are listed in order of their draft selection.
Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves 2020 Draft: 1st Overall / College: Georgia
James Wiseman - Golden State Warriors 2020 Draft: 2nd Overall / College: Memphis
LaMelo Ball - Charlotte Hornets 2020 Draft: 3rd Overall / College: N/A (International - Australia)
Patrick Williams - Chicago Bulls 2020 Draft: 4th Overall / College: Florida State
Tyrese Haliburton - Sacramento Kings 2020 Draft: 12th Overall / College: Iowa State
Cole Anthony - Orlando Magic 2020 Draft: 15th Overall / College: North Carolina
Tyrese Maxey - Philadelphia 76ers 2020 Draft: 21st Overall / College: Kentucky
Immanuel Quickley - New York Knicks 2020 Draft: 25th Overall / College: Kentucky
RC Hot List Most-Watched 2020-21 Basketball Rookie Cards Hot List Another way to find out which first-year players are trending up is to view the real-time 2020-21 NBA rookie cards hot list. This guide is always updating to display the current eBay auctions with the most fans and collectors watching.
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