Ricky Rubio
Point Guard · Minnesota Timberwolves / Cleveland Cavaliers
Panini Prizm #Not visible
Year & Era
2021-22 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive modern base card of a respected international point guard, offering great nostalgic and collection appeal for personal fan PC items rather than financial investment
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with slight bias to the right border
Surface Condition
Good gloss and chrome finish, typical minor light scratches visible on the reflective stock under direct lighting
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with minimal to no visible softening
Edge Condition
Clean silver borders with standard factory cut, no noticeable chipping
Print Quality
Standard Panini Prizm chrome quality with standard silver refractor sheen
Estimated Value
$1 to $3 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a modern Panini Prizm base card, consistent with factory-fresh pulled condition
Authentication Tips
Check for correct Prizm holographic logo on the back, proper chromium card stock thickness, and sharp micro-fonts
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value relative to grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; note that the player is pictured in a Timberwolves uniform while the card text notes a trade to the Cavaliers, which is a standard feature of late-season or traded update variations
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2021-22 Panini Prizm retail or hobby basketball packs
Historical Context
Reflects the late-career journeyman phase of Ricky Rubio, an international basketball star who spent over a decade in the NBA
Market Trends
Stable to low-value market typical of veteran base cards in modern basketball sets
Investment Potential
Low investment potential as a modern veteran base card, primarily suited for player collectors or set builders
Similar Cards
Other 2021-22 Panini Prizm veteran base and low-tier parallel cards
Display & Preservation
Best stored in a standard penny sleeve and a semi-rigid top loader or magnetic holder away from direct UV light
Interesting Facts
The card features a small informational note on the left border indicating his trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers on 8/2/21