2024-25 Panini NBA Hoops Yuki Kawamura Rookie Card #241
Yuki Kawamura · Panini · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Yuki Kawamura
Set
2024-25 Panini NBA Hoops
Year
2024
Card #
241
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering appears decent for the set (approx 55/45), corners and edges appear sharp through the binder sleeve, surface looks clean with no obvious printing lines.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Strong. Kawamura's cards have higher-than-average volume for a non-lottery pick due to his massive Japanese fan base and viral popularity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $6 to $11 depending on the day's performance. Graded PSA 10 examples have reached $90 during peak hype periods but are trending toward $60-70 as more supply hits the market.
Description
Featured is the 2024-25 Panini NBA Hoops base rookie card of Memphis Grizzlies sensation Yuki Kawamura. The card features a dynamic action shot of the 5'8" guard dribbling upcourt, set against the classic Hoops blue border and spider-web background motif. This is a must-have first-year card for international basketball collectors and Grizzlies fans.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) of a highly popular international player. Kawamura's massive following in Japan and his status as one of the shortest players in the NBA drive significant 'cult' demand despite being a base card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a current-year product with correct fonts, Panini logos, and NBA hologram on the reverse (visible on the adjacent Paul George card back). Card stock thickness and matte finish match authentic 2024 Hoops production.
Flaws to Note
Corners may be slightly softened by storage in a three-ring binder without penny sleeves. Top-to-bottom centering is slightly heavy on the bottom margin. Potential for surface micro-scratches from the plastic pocket movement.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach global collectors, especially those in East Asia. COMC is a secondary option for low-cost shipping for international buyers.
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the binder and place it in a fresh penny sleeve and top-loader before photographing. Use keywords 'RC', 'Japan', and 'Grizzlies' in the title. Consider bulk-lotting it with the other Grizzlies rookies shown (Pippen Jr., Morant) to save on shipping costs.