Beckett Basketball

KAWHI CARDS SOARING

- BY STEVE DALTON

Kawhi Leonard card values have shot up during the postseason. They’ve been propelled by stellar playoff performanc­es highlighte­d by his last-second, series-clinching shot against Philadelph­ia and his dominant play against Milwaukee.

Here are some notable Leonard card sales from mid-May:

1. 2012 13 Panini Prizm #209 Kawhi Leonard RC – $90

Analysis of Prizm RC movement has become the most valuable gold standard method in determinin­g player hotness. is sale might prove to be a bargain. With raw sales reaching $100 a er the Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference Finals, and 9.5 gems rising quickly, Leonard’s Prizm RC has rocketed past Anthony Davis to become the most valuable Rookie Card in the set. Keep an eye on this one, particular­ly if Toronto advances to the Finals.

2. 2013 14 Panini Prizm Prizms #143 Kawhi Leonard BGS 9.5 – $121.50

Second-year Silver Prizm prices are rising, and collectors are seeking out this Leonard version as a relatively affordable option compared to his pricey rookie Prizm parallel. is sale from early May could prove to be a bargain as only two Gem Mint 9.5’s exist according to the current BGS Pop Report.

3. 2012 13 Panini National Treasures #114 JSY AU /199 RC – $5,400

is is a record raw sale according to Beckett market data, and ungraded versions are not common as most copies have made their way into grading company slabs. Collectors are looking to capitalize on Leonard’s wave of popularity with many of these popping up for sale. Asking prices on the rise.

4. 2018 19 Panini National Treasures Treasured Tags Autographs 1/1 – $1,500

Here’s a one-of-one gem from the recently released 2018-19 Panini National Treasures. Giannis Antetokoun­mpo, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Damian Lillard are other heavyweigh­ts appearing in this desirable but tough-to-come-by 10-card insert set. Toronto fans are hoping this isn’t the only year Leonard appears in a Raptors uniform.

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