The National Basketball Association’s most electric player is equipped with a lethal jump shot and is the “best perimeter stopper” in the game. Bottom line? Ja Morant rookie cards are an excellent long-term buy.
Investment Rating: Buy (4.6 out of 5)
Ownership Disclosure: None
Risk/Return Analysis: Moderate Risk/Moderate to High Return
Best Ja Morant Rookie Card: 2019 Prizm Ja Morant RC #249 (BUY ON EBAY)
By far the National Basketball Association’s most electric player who is equipped with a lethal jump shot and the “best perimeter stopper” in the game. Bottom line? Ja Morant rookie cards are an excellent long-term buy.
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Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant will make a huge impact on the 2019-20 NBA season. Memphis drafted Jamel “Ja” Morant second overall out of Murray State in the 2019 NBA Draft.
He’s one point guard who can do it all – creates his shot, shoots from the three-point area, and find the open man. The Memphis Grizzlies had so much confidence in the kid they traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, Jr. to the Utah Jazz just two weeks after they drafted Morant, freeing up a full-time gig for him on the court.
Let’s check out some of the best Ja Morant rookie cards.
2019 Ja Morant National Treasures RPA /99 RC #118
Not many collectors will be able to afford this bad boy, BUT if you have the bankroll to nab it on eBay auctions, it should be a solid investment for years to come (and will be a huge moneymaker when you go to sell).
Numbered #118, the Ja Morant National Treasures RPA RC /99 shows Ja taking a simple jump shot which we can only assume resulted in a… swoosh! His name and auto sit at the bottom while the patch is placed at the top.
The Rookie Patch Autographs subset has a horizontal Morant RC with base copies limited to just 75. The auto is on-card, and the player patch is large. Meanwhile, a smaller image of Morant is found on the left while starring for the Memphis Grizzlies.
An excellent investment, BUT you will need to forgo that BMW if you want to purchase this Ja RC.
Base Parallels: Gold #/10, Emerald #/5, Logoman 1/1
FOTL Parallels: Stars & Stripes #/30, Stars & Stripes Blue #/3
2019 Ja Morant Panini Prizm RC #249
This is a must-have card for all Ja collectors. The card features Mr. Morant with the ball, scanning the court for an open player or taking the lane by storm!
Panini has numbered the card 249, and the back reads, “Morant loves using his super tight handle to draw a chorus of oohs and aahs from fans before finishing at the rim with an empathic jam or dishing out a dazzling dime to a teammate.
“A master of the dribble, he can control the ball like it’s tied to his wrist with a string and fake a defender out of his shoes with either hand” On the surface, it’s a simple card with an action shot of Morant dribbling against a unique background that catches the eye.
Of the various parallels available, the Purple version has proved to be a major hit with collectors. Non-serial-numbered copies are relatively affordable, even when graded.
Prizm Parallels: Silver, Green, Hyper, Red/White/Blue, White Sparkle, Red #/299, Blue #/199, Purple #/75, Orange #/49, Mojo #/25, Gold #/10, Black Gold #/5, Black 1/1
Buy this card now and buy a lot of them if you like an excellent return on investment.
2019 Ja Morant Panini Contenders RC #118
This card is a true beauty (a number one surprise!) and features Ja with a stone-cold stare on his face looking to kick some ass on the court or off if need be! The famous 2019-20 Panini Contenders sets to take the top spot on our list of the best Ja Morant RCs.
It’s hard to find many collectors who aren’t fans of the design while there’s space for a prominent auto at the bottom. There are also a couple of image variations, seeing the player in a few different poses with the ball in his hands.
Ticket Parallels: Playoff #/99, The Finals #/49, Cracked Ice #/25, Championship 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1
Premium Ticket Parallels: Base, Green Shimmer, Blue Shimmer FOTL #/20, Gold #/10, Gold Vinyl 1/1
2019 Ja Morant Donruss Optic Rookie Card Signatures #168
We love the 2019 Donruss Optic Rated Rookies, and the Ja is no different.
The card is numbered #168 and comes in two different versions; one with the ball above his right shoulder, scanning the hardtop for a pass, and the second versions show Ja with the ball, dribbling it between his legs hot-dogging it.
Both are great investments for high-end collectors. The reverse of the card reads “Morant’s introduction to Memphis was cause for celebration, just the first of many he will bring to the city. The Grizzlies floor general was the toast of the town on June 21, 2019, with fans swelling inside the FedExForum as the rookie was welcomed into the organization“.
2019 Ja Morant Panini Mosaic RC #219
In our opinion, the Mosaic brand is darn close to being just as good as the Prizm brand. Not only do the Mosaic hit the mark via design, but they also hold up very well to PSA grading.
The 2019 Mosaic Ja Morant RC #219 is a SOLID investor for buyers looking to own a piece of Morant without a huge price tag.
2019 Ja Morant Panini Crown Royale KABOOM! RC #10
2019-20 Panini Crown Royale Basketball contains the hyper-rare Kaboom! insert, which is insanely popular no matter which sport you’re looking at.
Only 25 players, including Morant, were given the SSP treatment as he leaps toward the net in a stylized image. Just 19 have received a gem mint grade from PSA at the current writing time, indicating just how rare they are.
2019 Ja Morant Panini Immaculate RC #117
Another Morant card that combines a patch and an on-card auto can be found in 2019-20 Panini Immaculate boxes. It’s more affordable than the National Treasures, with the base card being serial numbered to 99. The patch is also significantly smaller, but it’s still one of the more valuable Morant RCs.
Base Parallels: Jersey Number #/88, Red #/25, Gold #/10, Tag #/5, Logoman 1/1
Value(s)
The most valuable Ja Morant rookie card is the 2019 National Treasures Ja Morant ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /99 at high grades (i.e., PSA 10, BGS 9.5).
Predicting the exact dollar amount of any given Morant card is hard to predict… please email us at value@goldcardauctions.com with pictures of your card, and we will attempt to provide an estimated value.
Generally speaking, autograph cards will command higher sums of cash than non-autograph cards.
Here are the best Ja Morant signed rookie cards for your sports card investment portfolio.
- 2019 Panini Optic Superfractor Ja Morant RC #168
- 2019 Panini Contenders Cracked ICE Ticket Auto Ja Morant RC #118
- 2019 Panini Crown Royale RPA Letter Logo Jersey Patch Auto Ja Morant RC #117
Checklist
- 2019 Panini Prizm RC #249
- 2019 Panini Mosaic RC #219
- 2019 Zion Williamson Ja Morant Spectra Silver Prizm Dual #RDP-ZJ
- 2019 Panini Flawless Collegiate Flawless RPA J#141
- 2019 Spectra Ja Morant RJ Barrett Prizm RC Dual Patch Auto RC
- 2019 Panini Prizm Sensational Signatures RC
- 2019 Panini Spectra Ja Morant Color Blast RC
- 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks RC
- 2019 Panini Flawless Collegiate Flawless Rookie Team Slogan Signatures Die-Cuts RC #102
- 2019 Panini National Convention VIP RC #92
- 2019 Panini Origins Variations RC #70
- 2019 Panini National Treasures Collegiate College Silhouettes Signatures RC #82
Investment Outlook
Ja Morant is one sick player at such a young age (the only player we like more at such a young age is Luka Doncic).
Imagine what level this kid will be playing in in 2 or 3 years… we have a feeling he has an excellent chance to be a better player than Stephen Curry.
If the Grizzlies can provide Morant with a supporting cast, not only do we think he will win a few MVPs but we also think he will win an NBA Championship ring or three.
Are you thinking about adding a Ja Morant rookie card to your investment portfolio but need advice? Email us your budget, and we can help… advice@goldcardauctions.com!