2022-23 Panini Prizm Jalen Green Blue Wave Prizm #144
Jalen Green · Panini · Parallel (Blue Wave Prizm)
Player
Jalen Green
Set
2022-23 Panini Prizm Basketball
Year
2022-23
Card #
#144
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners look sharp for a non-chrome stock, but the bottom-left corner shows a tiny white tick. Edges appear clean with standard Prizm texture.
Category
Parallel (Blue Wave Prizm)
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate. Jalen Green is a high-volume scorer with a dedicated fan base, but as a second-year non-rookie card, demand is secondary to his 2021-22 rookie releases. Market follows the Rockets' performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $65-85
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of the 2022-23 Blue Wave Jalen Green have averaged between $4 and $7. Graded PSA 10 examples have recently realized sales in the $70-90 range, while PSA 9s often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
Featured here is a stunning 2022-23 Panini Prizm Jalen Green Blue Wave Prizm card. This card features the Houston Rockets star guard in action, framed by the beautiful Blue Wave refraction pattern. The card displays a brilliant metallic luster with vertical wave textures throughout the blue border, perfectly matching the Rockets' team colors and providing an eye-popping aesthetic. This is Jalen Green's 2nd-year Prizm card, which remains a staple for modern basketball collectors.
Key Features
Second-year card for a high-potential Houston Rockets star. The Blue Wave Prizm is a retail-exclusive parallel known for its unique visual texture and limited availability compared to standard silver or green retail parallels.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Prizm logo typography, proper weight of the card stock, and characteristic vertical wave etching in the refractor surface. High confidence level (99%).
Flaws to Note
Centering is biased toward the bottom-left side of the card. There is a potential minor surface dimple visible near the player's right shoulder (common in Prizm print runs). Small speck of white on the bottom-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Prizm buyers. Local card shows or COMC are also good options for lower-mid cost parallels.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading this card unless you are certain it will return a PSA 10, as the grading cost often exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use clear, well-lit photos to show off the Wave refractor pattern. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and bubble mailer (Ground Advantage) rather than a plain white envelope to ensure the surface doesn't get scratched.