What will be the most iconic rookie card of the 2010's?

rafibomb · 04-12-2022, 06:51 PM

Curious what others think. 80's was the Jordan Fleer, 90's the Kobe Refractor, and 2000's the Lebron Exquisite RPA. May be too soon to know the player, but what set? Prizm silver, NT rpa, something else? Even though it's not rare I think it will be Luka's Prizm Silver (I do not own one).

ninjacookies · 04-12-2022, 06:53 PM

rafibomb · 04-12-2022, 06:54 PM

No Sekou? I'm disappointed.

mc1 · 04-12-2022, 06:56 PM

90s was the Kobe Base Chrome. Not the parallel, sorry.

2010s probably Giannis Prizm Base. Perhaps Luka or Jokic depending on how each does in the near future.

luke1014 · 04-12-2022, 07:04 PM

I kinda think the 2009-10 Topps Steph Curry rookie is the iconic card of the decade.

rafibomb · 04-12-2022, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mc1

90s was the Kobe Base Chrome. Not the parallel, sorry.

2010s probably Giannis Prizm Base. Perhaps Luka or Jokic depending on how each does in the near future.

Wow I forgot about Giannis. I agree Prizm base for him.

drobfan8 · 04-12-2022, 07:19 PM

I think it's the Luka Prizm by far.

cboog3105 · 04-12-2022, 07:36 PM

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daeve · 04-12-2022, 07:36 PM

I think Curry's stuff counts as 2009 - blame PSA labeling I guess but yeah.

So we've got Giannis Prizm and autos/parallels, or NT.

For Jokic I really like the Select /199 Auto since it has so few parallels [or copies of any issue] and he has no Prizm auto and no Optic yet. His Flawless autos are nice too.

For Luka/Trae, with the addition of Optic holo autos, those are so tough to ignore. Love the base Optic autos too just because they feel like the next evolution from 96 Chrome, to Prizm [sticker autos]. And aesthetically they're just gorgeous [I don't own any btw].

Depending on how their careers go, it'll likely be one of these 4 guys.

Celtics18 · 04-12-2022, 07:39 PM

2012 Kawhi Leonard Prizm

Iconic set and he has more rings than any other 2010s rookie

Ferg1945 · 04-12-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rafibomb

Curious what others think. 80's was the Jordan Fleer, 90's the Kobe Refractor, and 2000's the Lebron Exquisite RPA. May be too soon to know the player, but what set? Prizm silver, NT rpa, something else? Even though it's not rare I think it will be Luka's Prizm Silver (I do not own one).

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

I think it's the Luka Prizm by far.

mkebucks2001 · 04-12-2022, 07:52 PM

Without a doubt, the Giannis Silver Prizm!

daeve · 04-12-2022, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Celtics18

2012 Kawhi Leonard Prizm

Iconic set and he has more rings than any other 2010s rookie

Good call, I probably should've included this one too, or at least the entire '12 Prizm silver set. {I love the '12 Select silvers too].

Kawhi is an interesting case re: legacy because of how few regular season accolades he's going to rack up. Hard to say right now... if he somehow adds another ring, I think that'd go a long way.

Chris P · 04-12-2022, 08:29 PM

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tjforce · 04-12-2022, 08:40 PM

Giannis Prizm/Prizm Silver would be my guess.

Luka and Zion Prizms will go down as the cards that the most people lost money on. Puts kind of a stain on them.

sportsyard · 04-12-2022, 08:49 PM

Hard to say, but looks like Giannis Base Prizm / Silver Prizm. Luka Courtside is a beautiful card, just not sure he's going to have the career of Giannis.

If Giannis is 1, is Luke a lock at 2?

I think Ja's silver prizm could be interesting as well, he's a true star

RogerGodahell · 04-12-2022, 09:04 PM

Probably a NT card but i could see it changing to Flawless down the road. Prizm would be comparable to like Topps Chrome, more widely accessible.

Nomad · 04-12-2022, 09:16 PM

Tatum rated rookie

drobfan8 · 04-12-2022, 09:32 PM

Lol.

Good to see the bias is strong still.

I don't remember the Giannis or Kawhi Prizm causing much of a stir for a loooooong time.

Luka stuff went nuts after a season. That card will be iconic.

So will the Giannis. But 18/19 saw a flood of people back to the Hobby.

People have lost money on every Rookie early on. Not sure what that has to do with anything a decade or 2 from now when these cards will be iconic.

chetb · 04-13-2022, 01:02 AM

The examples you give OP from previous decades each had a unique angle and innovation going for them.

Lebron - first ultra high-end RPA
Kobe - the beginning of Topps Chrome

And Jordan, well he’s got the advantage of being the greatest player of all time.

Feels like you can’t really point to a similar advantage for any one card from the 10s. Prizm and National Treasures are the first candidates to look to but at their core both are kinda just doing what Exquisite and Topps Chrome did first. And doesn’t seem like anybody from this past decade is going to surpass Jordan or LeBron, but who knows. Luka is obviously awesome but the mania around his rookie kind of reminds me of the craze around like Shaq rookies in the early 90s.

Giannis rookie maaaaybe gets my vote, but only because I like him so much as a player. The card itself isn’t super special.

Archangel1775 · 04-13-2022, 01:11 AM

I would go with a 2013 Giannis right now with a chance for Doncic and Zion depending on what they accomplish after Giannis is done.

drobfan8 · 04-13-2022, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

I would go with a 2013 Giannis right now with a chance for Doncic and Zion depending on what they accomplish after Giannis is done.

I think with Zion if he becomes the guy, the iconic card would be his One and One possibly.

Although iconic cards generally need to be somewhat attainable. Being /99 will be tricky down the line.

Nomad · 04-13-2022, 01:43 AM

I wasn't joking about the rr.

it has been a classic mainstream rookie type since the days of Bonds, McGwire, Alomar, and Clark. I think '88 Donruss was the most classic and hard to gem.

To me it has more staying power than NT, which doesn't quite get what UD effortlessly mastered. And I haven't really liked a Panini chromium card past 17-18, until flux. Which reminds me the green Prizm Tatum rookie may be the best design, if not the most iconic.

Inferno · 04-13-2022, 04:49 AM

The Flawless RPA of whoever ends up being the best player of the decade. Lower numbered than NT and actually rookie year game worn. Those will get their due respect in the long run.

If Jordan had a rookie year RPA that was #/25 and game worn, and another that was Walmart rack jersey and #/99, which one would be selling for more today?

Hoopsman · 04-13-2022, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mkebucks2001

Without a doubt, the Giannis Silver Prizm!

Winner..........

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04-12-2022, 06:56 PM	#4
mc1 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 11,208	90s was the Kobe Base Chrome. Not the parallel, sorry. 2010s probably Giannis Prizm Base. Perhaps Luka or Jokic depending on how each does in the near future. __________________ B.I.D.

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04-12-2022, 07:19 PM	#7
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,791 drobfan8 drobfan8	I think it's the Luka Prizm by far. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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04-12-2022, 06:51 PM	#1
rafibomb Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 633	What will be the most iconic rookie card of the 2010's? Curious what others think. 80's was the Jordan Fleer, 90's the Kobe Refractor, and 2000's the Lebron Exquisite RPA. May be too soon to know the player, but what set? Prizm silver, NT rpa, something else? Even though it's not rare I think it will be Luka's Prizm Silver (I do not own one).

04-12-2022, 06:54 PM	#3
rafibomb Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 633	No Sekou? I'm disappointed.

04-12-2022, 07:36 PM	#8
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04-12-2022, 07:36 PM	#9
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,124 accrules	I think Curry's stuff counts as 2009 - blame PSA labeling I guess but yeah. So we've got Giannis Prizm and autos/parallels, or NT. For Jokic I really like the Select /199 Auto since it has so few parallels [or copies of any issue] and he has no Prizm auto and no Optic yet. His Flawless autos are nice too. For Luka/Trae, with the addition of Optic holo autos, those are so tough to ignore. Love the base Optic autos too just because they feel like the next evolution from 96 Chrome, to Prizm [sticker autos]. And aesthetically they're just gorgeous [I don't own any btw]. Depending on how their careers go, it'll likely be one of these 4 guys.

04-12-2022, 07:52 PM	#12
mkebucks2001 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 496	Without a doubt, the Giannis Silver Prizm!

04-12-2022, 08:40 PM	#15
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22,898	Giannis Prizm/Prizm Silver would be my guess. Luka and Zion Prizms will go down as the cards that the most people lost money on. Puts kind of a stain on them. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

04-12-2022, 08:49 PM	#16
sportsyard Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 669	Hard to say, but looks like Giannis Base Prizm / Silver Prizm. Luka Courtside is a beautiful card, just not sure he's going to have the career of Giannis. If Giannis is 1, is Luke a lock at 2? I think Ja's silver prizm could be interesting as well, he's a true star Last edited by sportsyard; 04-12-2022 at 08:58 PM.

04-12-2022, 09:04 PM	#17
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Probably a NT card but i could see it changing to Flawless down the road. Prizm would be comparable to like Topps Chrome, more widely accessible.

04-12-2022, 09:16 PM	#18
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,010	Tatum rated rookie

04-12-2022, 09:32 PM	#19
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,791 drobfan8 drobfan8	Lol. Good to see the bias is strong still. I don't remember the Giannis or Kawhi Prizm causing much of a stir for a loooooong time. Luka stuff went nuts after a season. That card will be iconic. So will the Giannis. But 18/19 saw a flood of people back to the Hobby. People have lost money on every Rookie early on. Not sure what that has to do with anything a decade or 2 from now when these cards will be iconic. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

04-13-2022, 01:02 AM	#20
chetb Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 245	What will be the most iconic rookie card of the 2010's? The examples you give OP from previous decades each had a unique angle and innovation going for them. Lebron - first ultra high-end RPA Kobe - the beginning of Topps Chrome And Jordan, well he’s got the advantage of being the greatest player of all time. Feels like you can’t really point to a similar advantage for any one card from the 10s. Prizm and National Treasures are the first candidates to look to but at their core both are kinda just doing what Exquisite and Topps Chrome did first. And doesn’t seem like anybody from this past decade is going to surpass Jordan or LeBron, but who knows. Luka is obviously awesome but the mania around his rookie kind of reminds me of the craze around like Shaq rookies in the early 90s. Giannis rookie maaaaybe gets my vote, but only because I like him so much as a player. The card itself isn’t super special.

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Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,660	I would go with a 2013 Giannis right now with a chance for Doncic and Zion depending on what they accomplish after Giannis is done. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

04-13-2022, 01:43 AM	#23
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,010	I wasn't joking about the rr. it has been a classic mainstream rookie type since the days of Bonds, McGwire, Alomar, and Clark. I think '88 Donruss was the most classic and hard to gem. To me it has more staying power than NT, which doesn't quite get what UD effortlessly mastered. And I haven't really liked a Panini chromium card past 17-18, until flux. Which reminds me the green Prizm Tatum rookie may be the best design, if not the most iconic. Last edited by Nomad; 04-13-2022 at 01:47 AM.

04-13-2022, 04:49 AM	#24
Inferno Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 1,645	The Flawless RPA of whoever ends up being the best player of the decade. Lower numbered than NT and actually rookie year game worn. Those will get their due respect in the long run. If Jordan had a rookie year RPA that was #/25 and game worn, and another that was Walmart rack jersey and #/99, which one would be selling for more today?