2023-24 Donruss Optic Jalen Williams Blue Velocity #72
Jalen Williams · Panini · Parallel, Blue Velocity
Player
Jalen Williams
Set
2023-2024 Donruss Optic Basketball
Year
2023
Card #
72
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card appears to have centering shifted slightly toward the left and top. There is visible whitening/chipping on the bottom left corner and top left edge. The surface condition cannot be fully verified due to the lack of a penny sleeve/top loader and the presence of debris on the background.
Category
Parallel, Blue Velocity
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Strong. Jalen Williams is a premiere young talent in the NBA and one of the primary options on a contending Thunder team. Optic parallels are highly sought after by set builders and player collectors.
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 for Blue Velocity parallels of Jalen Williams have fluctuated between $4 and $10 depending on condition. PSA 10 examples of similar sophomores in this set generally fetch a 5-10x multiplier, but raw copies with edge wear sell at the lower end of the spectrum.
Description
Featured here is a 2023-24 Donruss Optic Jalen Williams base parallel utilizing the 'Blue Velocity' design. The card features a dynamic action shot of the Oklahoma City Thunder star dribbling in his home blue jersey. This specific parallel features a vibrant blue border with a shattered-glass style holographic light pattern that reacts beautifully to light. A must-have for OKC Thunder fans and J-Dub collectors.
Key Features
Desirable 'Blue Velocity' retail-exclusive parallel; Sophomore year card of a rising All-Star caliber player; High-end Optichrome technology with refractive finish.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Donruss Optic 'O' logo with correct font; Crisp typography in the nameplate; Correct Blue Velocity 'cracked ice' pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major edge chipping visible on the top edge and lower left corner. Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right. Card is currently being handled without protective sleeves on a textured surface, which risks surface scratching and lint/hair transfer.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' or a $0.99 start auction. COMC is also a viable option for low-to-mid end parallels.
Selling Tips
Immediately place this card in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a rigid top loader to prevent further edge damage. Use a plain, dark background for photos rather than fabric or socks to avoid 'noise' in the image. Mention 'Sophomore Year' and 'OKC Thunder' in the title. Grading is likely not worth the cost given the visible edge wear.