Friday, April 11, 2025

2024-2025 Donruss Basketball Blaster

24-25 Donruss:  These are hitting the shelves, and I couldn't resist.  Wemby is out for the year but it sounds like he'll be on track to start next year.  He was the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year before going out with the injury.
Really nice pull in this box.  Lots of key players in the upcoming playoffs.  Can't wait.  I like this year's design.  It feels like Donruss and while not perfect is pretty good.  I do think they could have put the team logo in the triangle to gain back a little space up top.
That Salaun is a Holo Purple Laser Parallel #/99 while Bronny is on a Holo Green Laser Parallel.  None of these three have made an impact on the NBA yet.
More youngsters.  There's really not much to The Rookies cards but I like it.  I also like Great X-Pectations which has #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher.  I'm not sure what he'll be in the NBA but I like this card.
I think of shooters when I think of Bomb Squad, but I won't complain about big guys on them.  Good look to these inserts.
Some nice photos.  And nice hair on Scoot.
The backs are bland but at least there is some color.  Donovan Mitchell maybe defines Franchise Feature.  Bland insert which needs something to snazz it up.
Kawhi is healthy and the Clippers play really good defense.  Not sure they can make any noise in the playoffs, but they have been a surprise team this season.  Ja does conjur up some magic on the floor.  I like the look and colors on that Magicians insert.
BREAKDOWN:
90 – Total Cards
16 – Rated Rookie
3 – Holo Green Laser
2 – Bomb Squad
1 – Magicians
1 – The Rookies
1 – Franchise Features
1 – Great X-Pectations
1 – Holo Purple Laser #/99






10 comments:

  1. Great cards! I hope Cleveland can get a healthy Mitchell for the postseason.

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    1. Me too. They look ready to make a deep run. I'll pull for them assuming they don't get the Hawks somewhere in there.

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  2. Had to get some too. Seems like too much white border and design. Ja is a force but needs to get his head on straight.

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    1. Agree on all points. Ja is so good but like you said has to stop being a headline for the wrong reasons.

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  3. I'm with AJ on those Bomb Squad inserts. Donruss/Panini does a good job with the cartoonish look.

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