Talk about your blasts from the past. In early December, Panini America is delving into its proud NBA history to deliver a unique trading card product unlike any the company has ever produced. It's called 2015-16 Replay Basketball and, in addition to being the shortest-printed release of the 2015-16 NBA collecting season, it will afford collectors the rare opportunity to chase some of the greatest NBA cards in Panini America history.
Talk about your blasts from the past. In early December, Panini America is delving into its proud NBA history to deliver a unique trading card product unlike any the company has ever produced. It’s called 2015-16 Replay Basketball and, in addition to being the shortest-printed release of the 2015-16 NBA collecting season, it will afford collectors the rare opportunity to chase some of the greatest NBA cards in Panini America history.
Every three-card box of 2015-16 Replay Basketball will deliver two hard-signed autograph cards from the company’s past releases and one Rookie Card numbered to 99 or less. Every autographed card will be embossed, hand-numbered and safely sealed in a One-Touch. The RC checklist includes the top 25 players from the 2015-16 NBA Draft and is paralleled by scarce Photo Variations.
As you can see in this partial autograph checklist, 2015-16 Replay Basketball boasts a stunning assortment of extremely short-printed signature cards.
PLAYER | # of Autos | # of Different Cards |
Anthony Davis | 41 | 21 |
Blake Griffin | 384 | 38 |
Chris Paul | 36 | 10 |
Allen Iverson | 22 | 4 |
Damian Lillard | 12 | 6 |
DeMar DeRozan | 236 | 13 |
Dirk Nowitzki | 58 | 8 |
Dwyane Wade | 21 | 8 |
James Harden | 17 | 10 |
Jimmy Butler | 41 | 6 |
John Wall | 25 | 7 |
Kevin Durant | 138 | 31 |
Kobe Bryant | 143 | 20 |
Kyrie Irving | 76 | 27 |
Ray Allen | 16 | 7 |
Scottie Pippen | 21 | 14 |
Stephen Curry | 57 | 17 |
All autographs in the product are signed on-card and originate from past Panini America products released between 2009 and 2015. We’ll have plenty more on 2015-16 Replay Basketball leading up to the product’s December 7 release date. But for now, enjoy this extended sneak peek:
Lillards a surprise! While this set doesn’t do a whole lot for me (I prefer large base sets like Hoops, even that is too small) I’d love to see you guys tackle history of the NBA. Imagine a replay set for say 1959-60 with Bill Russell just hitting his prime and Wilt Chamberlain as a rookie. Maybe a set for each season of the NBA’s history as we approach the 75th anniversary? That would be incredible.
On card autos equals huge srp…
I really hope replay is adapted to all programs, this concept is tremendous. Thanks Tracy!