Random Wax: 2016-2017 Excalibur Basketball Pack

I liked these cards when I opened a blaster so grabbing another pack was a no brainer.  This pack of five had a nice pull with me grabbing an all-time fave in Alex English and current great Kevin Durant.  That alone makes up for the lack of inserts though you won't find those in these Dollar Tree packs.  Enes Kanter was the only notable player out of the other three I pulled.  With English and Durant I definitely call this a win for me.  

  

2016-17 Panini Excalibur Basketball Blaster Box

This blaster box of the 2016-2017 Excalibur Basketball cards contained 88 cards (11 packs X 8 cards each).  I like these cards.  They have nice full bleed photos that take up the majority of the front of the cards which aren't cluttered.  I didn't feel like the base cards were star heavy but there were plenty of inserts and parallels that added to the star power.  I don't usually care for die cut cards but the Coat of Arms and Storm the Castle cards were pretty cool.  The set also has retired greats which is always a big plus for me as well.  Overall I'm very happy with the variety this box had to offer and I'll definitely grab more of these cards if I get the chance.  

BREAKDOWN:

88 Total Cards – 11 Packs X 8 Cards

7 Retired Greats

10 Crusade (4 Camo)

6 Lord (Base Parallel)

2 Viscount (Base Parallel)

1 Marquis (Base Parallel #/199)

5 Jousting

2 Battlements

3 Run the Gauntlet

1 Squire

2 Coat of Arms (Diecut)

1 Storm the Gauntlet (Diecut)