搶先看:2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball

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2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball cards follow a couple of draft products that have a large collegiate emphasis. Now it’s time for a full-on pro approach. Hoops includes the first pack-based cards of Zion Williamson and the rest of the year’s rookie class in their NBA threads.



Hobby boxes, which consist of 24 packs, have a pair of autographs as well as lots of inserts and parallels.






2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops Overview


Traditionally, Hoops is one of those products that casts a wide net with collectors, available at both the hobby and retail levels.








It also means one of the most comprehensive checklists of the season. The 2019-20 NBA Hoops base set totals 300 cards. Besides a deep roster of veterans, collectors will find lots of Rookie Cards. Besides Williamson, top names include R.J. Barrett, Ja Morant and Cam Reddish.



Parallels come in a variety of forms, some of which are exclusive to certain pack types. For example, hobby packs are the only place to find Artist Proof Gold cards, which have ten copies each. Retail-only parallels include Blue Explosion (/49) and Red Explosion (/15). Orange Explosion (/25) are in fat packs while blaster have randomly inserted Red (/49) parallels.



Being one of the oldest brands in basketball cards as far as existing brands go, there’s a certain level of nostalgia built into Hoops. Hoops Tribute cards, some of which include past stars, evoke a retro vibe that’s similar — but not exactly the same — to the 1991-92 set.








Autographs, Memorabilia Cards and Other Inserts


Hoops Art Signatures are a new addition for 2019-20. These bring on-card signatures. Dual versions pair up a rookie with a star.









Hot Signatures and Hot Signatures Rookies both return. Both of these have Red Hot versions that have 25 copies.








As far as first-year players go, Rookie Ink is another place to find them.









Those buying retail can find Great SIGnificance cards that aren’t in hobby.



There aren’t a lot of memorabilia cards in 2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops. And those that do exist are in retail blasters. Themes include Rookie Remembrance and Rise N Shine Memorabilia. Both have Prime parallels with premium swatches that are numbered to 25.



The big checklist isn’t limited to just the base set. 2019-20 NBA Hoops has a lot of insert sets. Road to the Finals returns, charting every playoff game from the first round through to the NBA Championship. Once again, these take a tiered approach with early rounds having the highest print runs dropping all the way down to a short print Champions card picturing the Toronto Raptors.



High Voltage, Legends of the Ball and NBA City are among the hobby-only inserts.








Retail-exclusive themes include Arriving Now, Class of 2019, Frequent Flyers, Get Out of the Way, and Lights, Camera Action.


2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball cards at a glance:

Cards per pack: Hobby – 8, Retail – 8, Retail Blaster – 8, Retail Fat Packs – 30
Packs per box: Hobby – 24, Retail – 24, Retail Blaster – 11
Boxes per case: Hobby – 20
Set size: 300 cards
Release date: October 23, 2019


What to expect in a hobby box:

• Autographs – 2
• Inserts or Parallels – 24 Total

What to expect in a blaster box:

• Autographs or Memorabilia Cards – 1
• Inserts or Parallels – 11 Total

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Headlined by the first certified autograph cards of Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and the other standout members of the already-fabled 2019 NBA Draft Class, Panini America’s new 2019 Contenders Draft Picks Basketball product dominated hobby conversations this week — and that’s sure to continue well into the future. But in producing some downright staggering early secondary-market results, the college product also has set the stage for the fast-approaching first NBA trading cards and autographs of the newcomers. And the first such product, 2019-20 NBA Hoops Basketball, is set to arrive in late October.


Today, in a special expanded Panini Peek, we’re offering a revealing preview of the product featuring a heavy focus on several key rookie-centric chases sure to be in high demand when the product hits hobby shops nationwide on October 23. Enjoy the early look and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for continued coverage.


Release Date: October 23, 2019

Product Configuration: Eight cards per pack, 24 packs per box, 20 boxes per case.

BREAK: Two autographs and 24 inerts or parallels per hobby box, on average.

• The 2019-20 NBA collecting season tips off with the iconic NBA Hoops brand. Look for the first trading cards of the exciting members of the 2019-20 NBA Rookie Class in their NBA uniforms, including Rui Hachimura, Ja Morant, R.J. Barrett, Cam Reddish and more.

• Find autographs from the highly anticipated rookies as well as the NBA’s top veterans and legends in Hot Signatures Rookies and Hot Signatures. Look for rare Red Hot versions limited to just 25 copies.

• Collect unique hobby-exclusive insert designs that showcase NBA stars, old and new, with tons of variety. Chase the High Voltage, NBA City, Legends of the Ball and many more sets that can be found only in hobby product.

• Relive the climb to the NBA mountaintop in Road to the Finals, which showcases every game of the 2019 playoffs with varying rarity. Look for the SSP Champions cards with a team photo of the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors.

• New for 2019-20 is the epic Hoops Art Signatures insert featuring stunning on-card autographs from the top NBA rookies. Look for rare dual-signed versions pairing top rookies with established superstars.

Enjoy the preview gallery that follows and stay tuned for additional information on perhaps the most anticipated edition of NBA Hoops Basketball of all time.

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Cue the horns. Prep the confetti. Inflate the balloons. There’s a celebration coming. On Wednesday, finally, the highly anticipated 2019-20 NBA collecting season begins with the release of Panini America’s landmark NBA Hoops Basketball, an annual season-starting staple that has likely never been more anticipated than it is this season.


Boasting the first NBA Rookie Cards and autograph cards featuring the celebrated 2019 NBA Draft Class, 2019-20 NBA Hoops Basketball promises to be an instant classic upon arrival. On average, each hobby box of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Basketball (eight cards per pack, 24 packs per box, 20 boxes per case) will deliver two autographs and 24 inserts or parallels.


Find unique hobby-exclusive insert designs that showcase NBA stars, old and new, with tons of variety. Chase High Voltage, NBA City, Legends of the Ball and more. Collectors can also relive the climb to the NBA mountaintop in Road to the Finals, which showcases every game of the 2019 playoffs with varying rarity. Look for the SSP Champions cards with a team photo of the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors.


In the must-see Quality Control Gallery that follows, we showcase a little bit of everything that the spectacular 2019-20 NBA Hoops Basketball has to offer. Enjoy the preview and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional coverage.