15/16 Immaculate RPA's? Top 10

[Cup.Dynasty]

So now that this years Immaculate is days away from being live, what is your opinion on this years RPA's? Do you like the Design? Who do you predict will be top 10 to collect/invest in? Also are the Jersey number Acetate always more collectable?

If you have not seen the preview here is what this years RPA'S look like?




Here is the checklist for the RPA's if you have not already seen it.
RC AUTO PATCHES /99
101 Karl-Anthony Towns
102 Jerian Grant
103 Frank Kaminsky
104 D'Angelo Russell
105 Willie Cauley-Stein
106 Jarell Martin
107 Joe Young
108 Tyus Jones
109 Sasha Kaun
110 Jahlil Okafor
111 Josh Richardson
112 Trey Lyles
113 Cristiano Felicio
114 Justin Anderson
115 Terry Rozier
116 Marcelo Huertas
117 Emmanuel Mudiay
118 Justise Winslow
119 Stanley Johnson
120 Raul Neto
121 Devin Booker
122 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
123 Sam Dekker
124 Jonathon Simmons
125 Delon Wright
126 Kelly Oubre Jr.
127 Luis Montero
128 Nemanja Bjelica
129 Jordan Mickey
130 Salah Mejri
131 Kevon Looney
132 Richaun Holmes
133 Nikola Jokic
134 Chris McCullough
135 Kristaps Porzingis
136 Rakeem Christmas
137 Norman Powell
138 Cameron Payne
139 Larry Nance Jr.
140 R.J. Hunter
141 Cliff Alexander
142 Bobby Portis
143 Mario Hezonja
144 Pat Connaughton
145 Walter Tavares
146 Anthony Brown
147 Montrezl Harrell
148 Myles Turner
149 Josh Huestis
150 T.J. McConnell

Would love to hear your opinions and thoughts. Thanks

[Jpayne7787]

There are atleast 25 RCs that doesn't belong on this list, imagine your case hit after dropping 3k+ is a Cliff Alexander acetate RPA lol. I do think the immaculate RPA has taken a step back this year. These look like a rough draft of last years immaculate.

[hquiz]

Originally Posted by Cup.Dynasty

Do you like the Design? Who do you predict will be top 10 to collect/invest in? Also are the Jersey number Acetate always more collectable?

The RPAs dont look bad and is a nice step away from what had become some what of a repetitive theme with prior years. The patch window will definitely get some getting used to, but overal Im sure they will look great in hand. That KP looks sick. As far as top 10, here's my personal list:

1- Karl Anthony Towns
2- Kristaps Pirzingis
3- Devin Booker
4- D'Angelo Russell
5- Myles Turner
6- Jahlil Okafor
7- Nikola Jokic
8- Emanuel Mudiay
9- Justice Winslow
10- Stanley Johnson

Jersey # acetates are definitely more collectable and command much higher prices in the secondary market.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by hquiz

The RPAs dont look bad and is a nice step away from what had become some what of a repetitive theme with prior years. The patch window will definitely get some getting used to, but overal Im sure they will look great in hand. That KP looks sick. As far as top 10, here's my personal list:

1- Karl Anthony Towns
2- Kristaps Pirzingis
3- Devin Booker
4- D'Angelo Russell
5- Myles Turner
6- Jahlil Okafor
7- Nikola Jokic
8- Emanuel Mudiay
9- Justice Winslow
10- Stanley Johnson

Jersey # acetates are definitely more collectable and command much higher prices in the secondary market.

Perfect. Though I'd take Trey lyles over probably 3 or 4 guys. Such a deep class.

[Jpayne7787]

Originally Posted by hquiz

The RPAs dont look bad and is a nice step away from what had become some what of a repetitive theme with prior years. The patch window will definitely get some getting used to, but overal Im sure they will look great in hand. That KP looks sick. As far as top 10, here's my personal list:

1- Karl Anthony Towns
2- Kristaps Pirzingis
3- Devin Booker
4- D'Angelo Russell
5- Myles Turner
6- Jahlil Okafor
7- Nikola Jokic
8- Emanuel Mudiay
9- Justice Winslow
10- Stanley Johnson

Jersey # acetates are definitely more collectable and command much higher prices in the secondary market.

I'd have Winslow a little higher but otherwise I agree with this.

[trouts2]

Imagine hitting a 1/1 jersey auto acetate of Devin Booker, danggggg. I have Suns in 4 case breaks. With 50 different rpas the chances look slim for me to hit one

[valleyofsun]

That RPA list is so watered its not even funny @ $700/box. Anyone that cracks this stuff at current prices deserves the beating they will most likely endure. Holy hell Poonini.

[TBarn291]

Originally Posted by valleyofsun

That RPA list is so watered its not even funny @ $700/box. Anyone that cracks this stuff at current prices deserves the beating they will most likely endure. Holy hell Poonini.

Yeah... that's almost as bad as Exquisite.

[TWard]

Sasha Kaun?!?!??




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[the27guy]

Originally Posted by TBarn291

Yeah... that's almost as bad as Exquisite.

Exactly. Don't even look back at the 07 exquisite rc checklist. I have an uncut sheet of that and some of those guys.....

Lots of the UD defenders don't want to talk about that though.

Truth be told, I don't mind including basically every rookie. You never know when you might have a Jeremy Lin situation.

[smalltown]

Originally Posted by the27guy

Truth be told, I don't mind including basically every rookie. You never know when you might have a Jeremy Lin situation.

I don't mind it either. But if you do they need to fall more frequently. As it stands now with about 1 rpa per case, there will be cases where the only RPA is Raul Neto or Sasha Kaun. No matter what else is in the case that'd be a disappointing break.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by smalltown

I don't mind it either. But if you do they need to fall more frequently. As it stands now with about 1 rpa per case, there will be cases where the only RPA is Raul Neto or Sasha Kaun. No matter what else is in the case that'd be a disappointing break.

Agree 100%.

But as we all know, the base rookies in immac are from from the biggest draw. Which is why comparing it to nt or exquisite feels flawed to me.

[rookies]

I dont like the acetates or the design. Small patch and looks too basic. Id rather have a big patch from NT that has a great look this year.

Also my top ten

1- Karl Towns
2- Booker
3- Russell
4- Porzingis
5- Okafor
6- Jokic
7- Stanley
8- Turner
9- Justice Winslow
10- Mudiay

[chris_ac]

Let's get down to brass tax.... what's a Towns RPA /99 going to go for out of the gate? 1.5k? I have to plan which kidney to sell or wait for Flawless...

[the27guy]

Just for fun. My top ten.

1- Karl Anthony Towns
2- Kristaps Pirzingis
3- Devin Booker
4- Trey lyles
5- Nikola Jokic
6- Myles Turner
7- Stanley Johnson
8- Justice Winslow
9- D'Angelo Russell
10- Emanuel Mudiay

[Tarheelsfan2012]

The Numbers Variation RPA's always bring a premium compared to the /99 version and are one of the must haves if you have a player collection.

My top 10 would be
1. Karl Anthony Towns
2. Kristaps Porzingis
3. Devin Booker
4. D'Angelo Russell
5. Emanuel Mudiay
6. Justice Winslow
7. Myles Turner
8. Jahlil Okafor
9. Stanley Johnson
10. Nikola Jokic

[TWard]

1. KAT (obviously)
2. Devin Booker
3. Kristaps Porzingis
4. D'angelo Russell
5. Myles Turner
6. Emmanuel Mudiay
7. Justice Winslow
8. Nikola Jokic
9. Jahlil Okafor
10a. Trey Lyles
10b. Stanley Johnson

WCS, Oubre, Cameron Payne and Josh Richardson barely missing the cut.


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[the27guy]

Just such a deep class. Amazing that this was meant to be the bad class and the year prior was supposed to be incredible. It shows you what the experts really know. Lol.

Speaking of that, I'd love to hear why people are as high on Deangelo Russell and Jahlil Okafor as they are. I don't see any of their skills translating into anything elite in today's nba. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see it. Russell is in almost everyone's top 4.... and Okafor is top 6 in most of the lists. Why would anyone take him over Turner, Lyles, or Jokic? What am I missing?

[No1CavsFan]

1. KAT
2. PorzinGOD
3. Devin Booker
4. Stanley Johnson
5. D-Lo
6. Myles Turner
7. Okafor
8. Jokic
9. Justice Winslow
10. WCS

[hquiz]

Originally Posted by the27guy

Just such a deep class. Amazing that this was meant to be the bad class and the year prior was supposed to be incredible. It shows you what the experts really know. Lol.

Speaking of that, I'd love to hear why people are as high on Deangelo Russell and Jahlil Okafor as they are. I don't see any of their skills translating into anything elite in today's nba. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see it. Russell is in almost everyone's top 4.... and Okafor is top 6 in most of the lists. Why would anyone take him over Turner, Lyles, or Jokic? What am I missing?

D-LO showed some flashes near the end of the season that he could be special. Jahlil is most likely getting traded during the season and becoming a better fit for another team. Only time will tell what the former 2nd and 3rd pick become.

[Cup.Dynasty]

Originally Posted by Jpayne7787

There are atleast 25 RCs that doesn't belong on this list, imagine your case hit after dropping 3k+ is a Cliff Alexander acetate RPA lol. I do think the immaculate RPA has taken a step back this year. These look like a rough draft of last years immaculate.

I was thinking the same thing!

Originally Posted by hquiz

The RPAs dont look bad and is a nice step away from what had become some what of a repetitive theme with prior years. The patch window will definitely get some getting used to, but overal Im sure they will look great in hand. That KP looks sick. As far as top 10, here's my personal list:

1- Karl Anthony Towns
2- Kristaps Pirzingis
3- Devin Booker
4- D'Angelo Russell
5- Myles Turner
6- Jahlil Okafor
7- Nikola Jokic
8- Emanuel Mudiay
9- Justice Winslow
10- Stanley Johnson

Jersey # acetates are definitely more collectable and command much higher prices in the secondary market.

Thanks for the input, this is a great rc class.

Thanks for all the replies!

[Cup.Dynasty]

This is where I had them ranked before this thread, now it is great to have other collectors opinions. THANKS
1. Karl Anthony Towns
2. Kristaps Porzingis
3. Devin Booker
4. D'Angelo Russell
5. Jahlil Okafor
6. Nikola Jokic
7. Stanley Johnson
8. Myles Turner
9. Justice Winslow
10a. Emmanuel Mudiay
10b. Trey Lyles

[andy88c]

1. Karl Anthony Towns
2. Kristaps Porzingis
3. Devin Booker
4. D'Angelo Russell
5. Mario Hezonja
6. Emmanuel Mudiay
7. Stanley Johnson
8. Myles Turner
9. Justise Winslow
10. Nikola Jokic
Just Missed: Trey Lyles

I like upside and I don't think Okafor has a lot of it.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by andy88c

1. Karl Anthony Towns
2. Kristaps Porzingis
3. Devin Booker
4. D'Angelo Russell
5. Mario Hezonja
6. Emmanuel Mudiay
7. Stanley Johnson
8. Myles Turner
9. Justise Winslow
10. Nikola Jokic
Just Missed: Trey Lyles

I like upside and I don't think Okafor has a lot of it.

You revised to kick off Lyles? No no no no! BAD!

In all seriousness, good list. I like you leaving Jahlil off. I think he might average 18-20 a game for an average team at some point, but I don't see him ever being a starter on a really good team. Having said that, I thought the same thing about Kevin Love....

I just everyone is high on D-Angelo Russell. I'm taking Trey Lyles, Jokic, Johnson, Turner all over that guy.

[andy88c]

Originally Posted by the27guy

You revised to kick off Lyles? No no no no! BAD!

In all seriousness, good list. I like you leaving Jahlil off. I think he might average 18-20 a game for an average team at some point, but I don't see him ever being a starter on a really good team. Having said that, I thought the same thing about Kevin Love....

I just everyone is high on D-Angelo Russell. I'm taking Trey Lyles, Jokic, Johnson, Turner all over that guy.

Lol. Man, I really had trouble with Jokic vs. Lyles; I gave Jokic the tiebreaker just because of how good he was last year as a 20-year old rookie. I LOVE Lyles and think he has nearly as much upside as KAT and Zinger (as best bigs in this class). I love the pick by the Jazz, but I wonder if they move Favors at some point to make room for him. A month or so ago, I may have had Winslow at Just Missed...but I'm buying the hype that he's developing an offensive game.

Part of my issue with Okafor is that he's terrible on defense. Limited athletically, but has amazing polish in his offensive post game. Jokic isn't much on D for a big, either, but I think Jokic offers more of a modern-day NBA game by being able to stretch the floor and distribute. Okafor would've been a beast in the 90s going up against trad centers like Shaq, Dream, and Admiral.

I guess I was thinking of defense, too, which the hobby doesn't really care about.

Part of why I like Russell is that I think Luke Walton will be an elite NBA coach. Dude just gets it. My pick out of left field is definitely Hezonja and I think I'm the only person who's listed him so far. There's a good chance I've wasted a few grand investing in him, but we shall see. He's not nearly as cocky as people think (the Messi line was very tongue in cheek and slightly mis-translated), but certainly has the killer confidence the great ones have. Very athletic and long for a shooter.