Buzz Break: 2020-21 Panini Illusions NBA cards (value pack)

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The pack: 2020-21 Panini Illusions basketball cards (value pack)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one ...

Cards per pack: 12
Chronicles set completion: 9 of 150 (6 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – Darius Garland, Duncan Robinson, Terrence Ross, Michael Porter Jr., Jarrett Culver, Dennis Schroder, Norman Powell, Malik Monk, Draymond Green

Inserts/short-prints: 3
Rookies (151-200) (SP) (2) – Patrick Williams, Killian Hayes
Rookie Reflections (1) – Onyeka Okomgwu & Bam Adebayo

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: I'll say it again like I did last year to start -- this brand isn't one that's high on my list as it's got a lot of foilboard -- but there is something to be said for a clean and simple design. And it's a popular one with some parts of the retail-buying population. This one is also a prime example of why you should perhaps dabble with larger formats or groups of packs as, well, this one came up average at best. (I'm probably being too nice on this grade unless I missed something.) Nothing was missing so it's not a deficient pack ... it's just not a good one. This brand has some retail cards to look for -- noted on the wrapper above -- and there are autographs potential here, too. There are also some rarer parallels for both base and ink that can add serious value if you land a key name. (I didn't but you might.) This one also has other formats to consider out there with some inclusions that are guaranteed. If I rip a different format -- you never know -- I'll offer more thoughts.

Product Grade: B+
Pack Grade: C (not much going on here but the RCs helped out in this small sample size)
Fun Grade: C (see above)

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