Hello! If you’re looking for a list of the best 2019-20 Giannis basketball cards, then you’ve come to the right place.
But what does “Best” really even mean? It’s just so subjective. If you read 10 of these blogs, you’ll probably end up with 10 different opinions.
At Sports Card Sharks, we tend to go against the grain. We typically aren’t buying what everyone else is buying when everyone else is buying it, so if you’re moving with the masses this may not be the right list for you. Adios!
And to be transparent, when it comes to cards, we’re ALL about the aesthetics. We buy and collect sports cards that we think look dope and will stand the test of time as younger collectors and investors enter the market.Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Profile
NBA Draft: 2013 (Round: 1 / Pick: 15)
College: N/A (Filathlitikos)
Team: Milwaukee Bucks (as of March 2022)
Position: Power Forward
Height: 6′ 11″
Weight: 242 lbs
Date of Birth: December 6, 1994
All-Star Appearances: 6x
Championships: 1
Career Statistics: View Here
Why We Love Giannis Antetokounmpo
Let's count the many ways (we seriously feel like we need a flower to pick pedals off of right now).
The guy is just a genuinely good dude. He’s a family man with a heart of gold and a competitive spirit that is nearly unrivaled in today’s NBA.
As of this writing, he is now a 2-time MVP and the 2019-20 Defensive Player of the Year. He’s also coming off one of the most historically productive seasons of ALL-TIME (look it up).
Giannis has a body-type unlike any other we’ve seen in the history of the league, hence his high-caliber nickname “The Greek Freak.”
Did you know he’s only 25? This kid will be dominating the league for years to come and we can’t wait to sit back and watch him do his thing.
We’ll assume you’re here because you feel the same way.
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Our List of the Top 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Basketball Cards
1. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Spectra Color Blast
We believe you could easily make an argument that the Spectra line was the best release of the 2019-20 basketball season.
The quality of the cards felt far superior to anything else that was put out on the market.
If you can afford it, the 2019-20 Panini Spectra Color Blast was far and away the best Giannis card produced this year.
Whether you’re a flipper, collector, or investor, the beauty and rarity of the Giannis Color Blast card is simply unmatched and definitely a must-have.
2. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Mosaic Stained Glass
Panini’s Mosaic basketball line was quite a pleasant and unexpected surprise this year and boy oh boy did we LOVE the Stained Glass inserts.
As per usual, Panini brought the heat with the stars they selected to display on these high-end inserts and Giannis was amongst the chosen ones.
The stained glass imagery with the highly-sought-after refractor attribute, gives the players on these cards a “god-like” feel.
The mid-range price tag makes the Giannis Mosaic Stained Glass card a must-own.
3. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Donruss Net Marvels
What’s not to love about this card, really? Panini creatively found a way to bridge the gap between the sports world and the comic book world ~two things that don’t always go hand in hand.
And with Giannis straight flexin’ on the front of the card, this thing is totally badass.
As the sports card market continues to get more and more educated, these Net Marvels inserts continue to gain popularity.
If you don’t already have one...GOOD LUCK!
4. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Contenders Gold Prizm
The Giannis Panini Contenders Premium Gold Prizm really gives us ALL the tingles.
The green and gold team color match gets us every damn time. Combine that with the sick Milwaukee Bucks logo they worked in and you have yourself a piece of art!
Best of luck chasing this one down!
5. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Select Courtside Silver Prizm
We think the Select Courtside cards are super underrated as a whole.
And not only are we about the aesthetics of a card, but we’re also about the scarcity. We either read or heard somewhere that the Courtside cards have lower print runs than the Prizm Silvers (feel free to check me on that in the comments).
That’s enough to sell us on the Giannis Select Courtside Silver Prizm. Add in the team color match and that sweet looking finger roll shot, and this is hands down one of the best Giannis Antetokounmpo cards of 2019-20.
6. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Crown Royale Kaboom!
We're not going to sit here and waste your time with some long-winded explanation as to why you should invest in the Giannis Crown Royale Kaboom card… the Kaboom’s just hit different.
Get yourself one.
7. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Mosaic MVPs Genesis Prizm
Yessir. Another Mosaic makes the list of best Giannis cards of 2019-20.
Trust us, we’re just as surprised as you are, but the Genesis variations are too sick to keep off the list.
We prefer the MVPs insert over the base but you really can’t go wrong either way. There is something about that classic Giannis smile and his 1st (of 2) MVP trophies that really makes this card special.
8. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Court Kings Blank Slate
Great aesthetics doesn’t always mean glitz and glam and sparkle.
Sometimes less is more and the 2019-20 Court Kings Blank Slate Giannis card just really works.
We love it’s simplicity and the clean lines. You won’t find many more like it on the market.
The Blank Slate’s are also insanely rare, so happy hunting to you!
9. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini NBA Hoops Zero Gravity Holo
Huh??? Yeah, we know you’ve never seen or heard of this card in your life but that’s why these lists exist, right?!?
The NBA Hoops Zero Gravity card is a lower end card but we still love it nonetheless.
The base version isn’t bad but when you add in the Holo effect, you get a really cool looking Giannis card. We love the way he’s just floating through the sky.
Make sure to be on the lookout for the Gold Artist Proof as well on this one. We only saw one on eBay this season so if you’re lucky enough to come across one, make sure to swoop it up!
10. 2019-20 Giannis Antetokounmpo Panini Court Kings Aurora
The Panini Court Kings basketball line was probably our second favorite of the season.
The Aurora’s are the most rare inserts in the set which helps sneak this Giannis card into our Top 10.
Be warned…finding a Giannis Aurora without a soft corner or two can be extremely difficult. Panini didn’t have the best luck with the corners staying sharp inside the packs.
If you do happen to find one, be sure to hold it tight! But not too tight because we’d hate for you to damage this gem.
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About the Author:
James Sargent is the Head Writer & Analyst of Sports Card Sharks. His pro sports teams are the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Arsenal F.C. Sargent graduated from the University of Arizona so he is an avid Wildcat fan – Bear Down! He is also an outdoor enthusiast, consisting mainly of fishing, camping, and hiking.