Zach Edey
Center · Memphis Grizzlies
Donruss Optic Basketball #Not clearly visible
Year & Era
2024-25 — Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Rated Rookie Pink Velocity Parallel
Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common parallel from retail formats, unnumbered
Overall Assessment
A sharp, highly collectible modern rookie parallel of a notable first-year player, ideal for basketball card set builders and player collectors
Condition Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with minor heavy-left lean
Surface Condition
Clean surface with high gloss and visible pink laser/velocity refractor pattern
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with standard factory cut, no noticeable dings or rounding
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard Optic silver borders showing no obvious chipping
Print Quality
High print quality with vibrant pink refraction and clear imagery
Estimated Value
15 to 30 USD raw depending on immediate post-release market fluctuations
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard retail retail-exclusive Pink Velocity pulls from recent Optic releases
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic Optic chromium stock thickness and laser-patterned refractor shine under direct light
Grading Recommendation
Raw is fine unless looking for a pristine GEM MINT copy for personal PC investment
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Pulled from a modern retail blaster or hanger box
Historical Context
First-year card for a highly touted collegiate standout entering the NBA
Market Trends
Active rookie market heavily driven by early season performance and hype
Investment Potential
Speculative, dependent entirely on the player's on-court development and career trajectory
Similar Cards
Other Zach Edey Rated Rookies including Base, Holo, and other colored parallels
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or one-touch magnetic holder away from direct UV light
Interesting Facts
Features the iconic Rated Rookie logo which has been a staple of Donruss and Donruss Optic for decades