Product Details

Jumping over from the NFL, 2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball is a debut release on the court. The brand features Hobby Direct and Retail boxes. The “Hobby Direct” distinction should indicate that the set is sold straight from Panini rather than going through a Hobby distributor. 

2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball Base / Inserts

2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball highlights 150 veterans and 50 rookies in the 200-card base set. There are multiple parallels, including several different versions to hunt down in retail boxes.

2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball Base Parallels Breakdown

Retail Parallels

Emerald (Blaster)
Ruby (Blaster)
Sapphire (Mega)
Starlight (Retail)
Yellow (Mega Box)

On top of that, multiple inserts fall in every format. Options include Fantasy Matchups duals, Illumination and Rookie Vision. The product also works in acetate stock with Astounding, Clear Shots and Shining Stars. There are retail-exclusive inserts, as well, including Career Lineage, Instant Impact, Rookie Reflections duals and Season Highlights. In addition, the parallels noted for the base set should apply to the inserts.

2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball Autographs

Giving more pop to the 2019-20 Panini Illusions Basketball checklist, autographs come in several forms. Draft Night Signatures, signed on acetate over the 2019 NBA Draft logo, and First Impressions Jersey Autographs both feature rookie talent. Once again, the Retail formats provide exclusive cards, including Rookie Signs and Trophy Collection Signatures. Mega Boxes offer exclusive Sapphire parallels.