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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/3/2021
The Dallas Mavericks executed a daring draft-night trade for the young Slovenian point forward Luka Doncic, betting that the superb performances of the blond playmaker in the Liga ACB with Real Madrid would translate to NBA excellence. Fast forward several months, and the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy in Doncic’s back pocket validated the industrious and meticulous work of Dallas’ tried-and-true international scouting team. With outstanding averages of 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in his rookie campaign, Doncic proved his mettle against the best basketball players in the world. An otherworldly second season in the NBA has pushed Doncic’s popularity into another orbit, as the Dallas talisman bullied his way to an All-NBA First Team spot with a 28.8/9.4/8.8 season in 2019-20, making the former Real Madrid athlete the first player since Tim Duncan in 1998-99 to achieve an All-NBA First Team selection in his first or second NBA season. Doncic’s stock continues to rise as his NBA career matures, with a treasured spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame looking more likely with each game Doncic dominates.
Encapsulated and graded MINT 9 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. Rookie Card. Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has rendered a bold, blue ink signature on the obverse of this premium collectible. The cardfront presentation also incorporates a tri-colored, player-worn jersey patch relic. The card's BGS condition report: Centering 9, Corners 8.5, Edges 9, Surface 9.5. A statement on the card's back attests to the authenticity of the signature and the genuineness of the patch component, and serves as Panini’s COA. The exclusive, limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "74/99." An outstanding first-year commemorative, in Mint condition.