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Set Review · 2013 Panini

2013-14 NBA Hoops: The Affordable Giannis Rookie (#275)

2013-14 NBA Hoops holds one of the most accessible Giannis Antetokounmpo rookie cards — #275. Here's why the entry-level rookie matters, what parallels and inserts to look for, and how to buy it safely on eBay.

2013-14 NBA Hoops is where a lot of collectors start their Giannis rookie journey. It isn’t the chrome-finish chase card that Panini Prizm is — it’s the mainstream, high-print rookie, and that’s the point. Card #275 is one of the most accessible ways to own a genuine Giannis rookie-year card without paying the flagship premium.

Why this set matters for Giannis collectors

  • It delivered an affordable, true rookie-year card (#275) during the 2013-14 rookie season — an ideal entry point.
  • NBA Hoops was widely printed, so raw copies are easy to find and inexpensive relative to Prizm or Select.
  • The set carries parallels and insert variants for collectors who want a nicer or scarcer copy than the base card.

We don’t publish print runs or fixed prices — the live eBay links below show exactly what these cards are trading for right now.

Base, parallels & inserts

The base #275 is the card most people mean by “the Hoops rookie.” The verified parallel run on that number is Red Backs, Blue, Gold and Red parallels, plus Artist Proof and Artist Proof Black 1/1. If you want something a step above the base card, the parallel/insert rail below surfaces the scarcer versions. For the base card itself, the #275 rail is the cleanest way to compare current listings.

Buying it safely

Because it’s cheap and heavily printed, the Hoops rookie is a common target for reprints and counterfeits. For a low-cost raw copy from a reputable seller that’s usually not a concern, but for any graded or higher-value purchase, buy it already slabbed so authenticity and condition are guaranteed. Always compare sold comps rather than asking prices.

The live eBay rails below open current listings for the base #275 rookie, PSA-graded copies, and parallels/inserts. For the wider rookie picture, the rookie-cards top list covers every 2013-14 brand, the rookie-card checklist lists the verified base card number for each, the 2013-14 Panini base review covers the other affordable entry rookie (#194), and the flagship 2013-14 Panini Prizm review covers the card the hobby chases above all others.

Find these cards on eBay

Singles from this set trade on eBay, not Amazon — these open live listings for each one. Buy graded (PSA or SGC) for anything above a low-grade raw copy, and compare sold comps rather than asking prices.

Base Hoops rookie (#275) PSA-graded Hoops rookies Hoops parallels & inserts All 2013-14 Hoops Giannis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2013-14 NBA Hoops Giannis a real rookie card?
Yes. 2013-14 was Giannis's rookie season, so his NBA Hoops card — #275 — is a true rookie-year card. NBA Hoops is a mainstream, widely printed set, which is exactly what makes this one of the most accessible ways to own a genuine Giannis rookie.
Why is the Hoops rookie cheaper than the Prizm?
NBA Hoops is a high-print, entry-level product, while Panini Prizm is a chrome-finish premium set with the scarce Silver Prizm parallel the hobby anchors on. The Hoops #275 is far more available raw, which keeps it affordable — check live eBay sold comps for both to see the gap.
Should I buy the Hoops rookie raw or graded?
For a budget raw copy, a clean ungraded card is fine. For anything you want to hold value or resell, buy it already graded (PSA, BGS, or SGC) — Giannis is one of the most counterfeited modern players, and a slab guarantees both authenticity and condition.