Last week, I went headfirst into the realm of National Treasures (NT) Basketball, and more specifically, the Rookie Patch Auto /99 (RPA). From it I analyzed the viability as a short term investment, which didn’t turn out so well. I got some angry comments about how NT RPAs are meant to only be a long

Every one has their own opinion on the famous, or infamous, National Treasures RPA. To some, it is an unattainable treasure. To others, it is a routine part of investing in a promising rookie. Certain investors will say the NT RPA is a vital part of a player stash. But is this really true? Is

This rookie class is deep in both pure talent and potential. With gems going at the top of the draft like Trae Young, Luka Doncic, and Jaren Jackson Jr, to later picks like Landry Shamet, Rodions Kurucs, and our feature player of the week, Mitchell Robinson, this class top to bottom has been the best

Yeah, yeah. We get it. Luka Doncic is the next great thing in basketball. He’s electrifying and a generational talent. Not to rain on the Luka parade, but there is another rookie slowly on the rise that, if Luka takes a step back, will hold up that Rookie of The Year trophy if given the

Stephen Curry is probably the second most recognizable name in basketball right now, only behind one of the greatest of all-time, LeBron James. Since his rookie season, Stephen Curry has been electric, amassing two consecutive MVPs, six All-Star appearances, and most importantly, three NBA Championships. The Baby-Faced Assassin holds seven NBA records; three of them

This NBA season, we have seen a variety of storylines ranging from James Harden’s scoring dominance, to the Milwaukee Bucks unstoppable first half. But in downtown Brooklyn, on a team that has gone from lottery bound to a contender in the Eastern Conference playoffs, D’Angelo Russell has been evolving into a floor general and leader

Like the NBA, a rookie’s potential is very important when making investment decisions. Sometimes, it is clear that a player is going to be a household name for years to come (ie. Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Ben Simmons). However, we must not forget the days when players like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo were merely

Last week here on SlabStox, I launched into the world of Panini Prizm with a deep dive into The Matador™, Luka Doncic. The top rookie’s prices surely means the rookie widely regarded as second on the ROTY watchlist cards must be hitting considerable prices on the open market, right? Nope. It seems that the community

As the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend comes to a close, teams are now either gearing up for a playoff push or developing young talent in hopes of acquiring a lottery pick next year. While the All-Star break doesn’t represent the true midway point of the season, it does mark a good spot to evaluate players’

With thousands of collectors every year anticipating the release of Panini Prizm Basketball, people who chase the top rookie Silver Prizms must consider: is it worth it to cash in or hold for a possible big time investment? Take yourself back to when Prizm first hit the stage in the 2012-13 season. Anthony Davis was