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LaMelo Ball Card Details

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LaMelo Ball
Panini Prizm - Rookie  ·  2020  ·  #278
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000025352
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
9 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesNear-perfect edges with no visible imperfections under normal inspection. Only the slightest signs of wear may be visible under magnification.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
2020 Panini Prizm Rookie was the flagship release capturing the NBA's incoming class during an unprecedented moment in basketball. The set became iconic for its prismatic design and cultural relevance, arriving as LaMelo Ball and his draft class stepped into the league. Prizm's holographic technology and visual appeal made it the centerpiece of modern basketball card collecting, defining the era for serious collectors and casual fans alike. LaMelo Ball's rookie card from this set remains one of the most recognizable modern basketball cards. Ball's unconventional path to the NBA—playing overseas before his draft selection—added narrative intrigue to his arrival. Collectors sought his Prizm rookie for both investment potential and the card's striking visual presentation, making it a foundational piece in contemporary basketball collecting.
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
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Grade Count
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 9.5 / 9 / 8.5
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1 Equal
0 Lower
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