Based on his MVP ways, the Nikola Jokic rookie cards have plenty of interest from collectors. Big men can still be overlooked in the hobby, but Jokic is part of a new class of NBA stars that do a little bit of everything.
While he was selected in the second round of the 2014-15 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic’s pro career began with the Serbian team Mega Basket in 2012.
Jokic was not on the hobby radar initially, but he soon made his name known and earned All-Rookie First Team honors in his first NBA season. More accolades followed, including being named MVP in 2020-21. He is also expected to be officially named the 2021-22 MVP, making him just the 13th player to win the award in consecutive seasons.
As is typically the case, his earliest NBA cards tend to be some of the most popular choices overall.
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The official Nikola Jokic rookie cards for his NBA career appear in 2015-16 basketball sets. He also has earlier sticker cards from his Mega Basket days.
The list below covers key base cards at a few price points, as well as some of his top rookie autographs.
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Top Nikola Jokic Rookie Cards Base
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2015-16 Donruss Rated Rookie Nikola Jokic RC #215
For a mainstream choice from an established brand, 2015-16 Donruss Basketball is worth a look. Although prices have increased over the years, the Rated Rookie card is still one of the more affordable options.
2015-16 Panini Clear Vision Nikola Jokic RC #99
2015-16 Clear Vision Basketball is less established with collectors, but the acetate stock offers something different. Compared to the other unnumbered base rookies on the list, the overall supply for this card is fairly low.
2015-16 Panini Flawless Nikola Jokic RC #145 Diamond #/20
Diving into the ultra-premium realm is 2015-16 Flawless Basketball. Jokic has a high-end base card with gemstones and print runs no higher than 20 copies. The limited autographs are also a top choice if you can find them.
2015-16 Panini Prizm Nikola Jokic RC #335
As many fans know, Prizm NBA is generally one of the most popular releases of the year. As such, 2015-16 Prizm Basketball supplies an appealing Nikola Jokic rookie card. The base card is a top choice and the parallels provide more for the high-end segment.
2015-16 Panini Revolution Nikola Jokic RC #114
If you prefer foil over chromium, 2015-16 Revolution Basketball delivers one of Jokic’s most distinct base rookies. The elaborate background design is further enhanced with several eye-catching parallels.
2015-16 Panini Select Nikola Jokic RC #128 Premier Level
Another parallel-heavy series with a strong following is 2015-16 Select Basketball. Jokic is only found in the Premier Level subset rather than having multiple base rookies to chase. Naturally, there are several limited parallels available.
Top Nikola Jokic Rookie Cards Autographs
As a late draft pick, the selection of Nikola Jokic rookie autographs is not quite as large as other top names, especially from the early part of the collecting season. The later releases addressed this so the overall supply is decent.
2015-16 Panini Immaculate Collection Nikola Jokic RC #133 Autograph Patch #/99
Immaculate is always a favorite for rookie collectors and the 2015-16 Immaculate Collection Basketball RPA is one of the best Jokic cards to grab due to the brand power and rarity.
2015-16 Panini Preferred Crown Royale Silhouettes Nikola Jokic RC #25 Auto Relic #/99
Joikic has four different base autographs in 2015-16 Preferred Basketball. Each one is hard-signed and limited to 99 copies or less. These are all terrific cards but the Crown Royale Silhouettes rookie is generally viewed as the best. It’s also the only choice of the four that features a swatch in addition to the on-card autograph.
2015-16 Panini National Treasures Nikola Jokic RC #152 Autograph #/99
NT is always a top draw in the high-end rookie market and 2015-16 National Treasures Basketball is no different. This premium Nikola Jokic rookie checks in at just 99 copies, which is typical of the brand. However, Jokic is part of the Rookie Autographs subset, rather than the RPA subset, so the card does not include a patch like the other top rookies from the product.
His International Treasures card is also quite popular.
2015-16 Panini Noir Nikola Jokic RC #225 B/W Auto Patch #/99, #255 Color Auto Patch #/99
Those wanting a card that stands out from the masses can take a look at 2015-16 Noir Basketball. With a darker color scheme and contrasting player images, Noir supplies a unique option. Jokic has both a color image and a black-and-white image in the base set and RPA. All four cards are limited to 99 copies. The color RPA is particularly eye-catching thanks to the gold ink signature.
2015-16 Panini Select Rookie Signatures Nikola Jokic RC #RS-NJ Autograph #/199
With 199 copies, the hard-signed Select Rookie Signatures card in 2015-16 Select Basketball is another impressive choice.
There are just three parallels, so the overall total is still under 300 copies.
It’s also one of the only rookie cards where his mouth is closed.
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