Jalen Brunson Rookie Card Guide: Best Sets & Parallels

Since entering the NBA, Jalen Brunson has outperformed expectations and continued to improve year after year. Now entering his 6th season, the crafty point guard looks to lead a rapidly improving New York Knicks franchise into a successful playoff run with the likes of Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett. Coming off a season where Brunson averaged 24 points per game, there are a myriad of cards to choose from. Let’s dive into his key cards. The Value Tier includes cards with high print runs or lower-quality cardstock. A good fit for new collectors or those on a limited budget. 2018 Donruss Base 179 PSA 10: Kicking off our selections is Brunson’s 2018 Donruss Base in PSA 10. This card can be purchased for less than $25, and offers a low pop count of just 49. The card art features Brunson sporting his Mavericks jersey, and is color matched by the blue-bordered finish. A great option for those on a budget or looking to buy in bulk, this card sold for as high as $45 in 2022, and with the amount of upside the Knicks and Brunson have, arguments can be made that there are several markers that could get this card near that value again this season. 2018 Prizm Base 250 PSA 10:Next is his 2018 Prizm Base in PSA 10. Recently sold at $40, this card is currently undervalued, as the 365-day average was $51. At the end of last year’s regular season, the card was trading for as high as $99, a number that could be seen again if the Knicks make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The card also features a desirable pop count of 142 while still being decently liquid, trading 29 times.