Random Wax: 2023-2024 Haunted Hoops Bundle

 23-24 Haunted Hoops:  Dame should be back on the court in 2026-2027.  His time with Milwaukee was short and not that great unfortunately.  Hopefully he'll retire a Trail Blazer now.  Him being in Portland is just right even if he's 35 and nearing the twilight of his career.

It's Friday the 13th so fun sets like this are perfect.  Zion is having a good year but he's still one of the biggest enigmas in the sport.  You get a mix of Slime and Orange parallels in the set along with the standard white boardered cards.

Youngsters are highlighted on Rising Stars and base RC cards.  Brandon Miller and Chet Holmgren are stars in the league now.

Zach Lavine is a Sacramento King now and out for the rest of season with injury.  Anfernee Simons is a Bull after a short stop in Boston.

Holiday was traded to Portland in the deal that sent Simons to Boston.  Murray was traded to New Orleans but has been out all season with injury.  De'Aaron Fox is now with San Antonio and Wemby.  So much movement in the NBA.

BREAKDOWN:
60 – Total Cards (20 Packs)
15 – RC
12 – Orange
7 – Slime
4 – Rising Stars

Random Wax: 2023-2024 Haunted Hoops Bundle

23-24 Haunted Hoops:  Welcome to spooky season!  We'll kick it off with Zion who's an enigma in the NBA.  No denying that talent but he's got to stay on the court.  He's battled a myriad of injuries and readiness issues throughout his career so it's tough to know exactly how good he is.  Pelicans fans are really hoping for a season not doomed by injuries which have hit them hard lately.

These Haunted Hoops bundles contain 20 packs of 3 cards each.  There's a total of 300 cards in this set with a few parallels including this Orange Parallel.  Nice pull including Paul George and Joel Embiid who are now teammates in Philly.  But can they stay healthy - that is the big question.

Youngsters show up on base RC cards as well as Rising Star options.  That Leaky Black is a Slime Parallel which I like.

We get a little Halloween themed goodness on the backs.  I like it though I'd been fine with more too.

Kevin Looney on a Holo Webs Parallel.  I really like that Tyrese Haliburton photo and card.  Not sure why but it looks good.

Lots of slime...  Anfernee Simons is now a Celtic thanks to the trade that sent Jrue Holiday to Portland.  As a Trail Blazer fan I'm confused.  Someone in Portland's backcourt was likely to be traded but getting Holiday, 35 this season and making $32M, $34M and $37M in the upcoming seasons, makes no sense to me.

I love Domantis Sabonis and he led the league in total rebounds per game for the third season in a row.  Overall, he had averaged 19.1 ppg, 13.9 rpg, and 6 apg.  I'll pick up some of the this year's Haunted Hoops for sure.  Great cards and pull and a great way to start spooky season.

BREAKDOWN:
60 – Total Cards (20 Packs)
20 – RC
14 – Orange
6 – Slime
1 – Holo Webs

Random Wax: 2023-2024 Haunted Hoops Bundle

 23-24 Haunted Hoops: These are just fun, and we'll kick it off with Paolo Banchero.  Sounds like the Magic will acquire Desmond Bane which will help their offense and maybe help them in the Eastern Conference title conversation.  Banchero did his part this season averaging 25 PPG, 7 RPG, and 4 APG.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs failed to get past the first round in this year's playoffs.  Will they make big moves to try and get better?  Or with Boston expected to not be as good, just run it back?  Can't wait for the fun of the offseason to start.  Here we see two Orange Parallel cards.  Instead of diamonds, it should have been pumpkins on the border.

The young players get to shine on Rising Stars and RC cards.  All three of these guys have done well in the NBA.  Of course, Chet Holmgren and OKC were stars of the playoffs this year.

The backs are fine with plenty of color and a big logo.  We also get some more Halloween goodness with the pumpkin.

Can't wait to get Jalen Johnson back from injury.  Not sure the Hawks will be a lot better but he's one of the few things they have to cheer about.  These cards come three to a pack with 40 packs in a "bundle" which is what you'll find in the store.

We get a Slime Parallel Cameron Johnson.  I hope we see more of this kind of special set in the future.  I get they are niche and cheap, but they are fun.

BREAKDOWN:
60 – Total Cards (20 Packs)
26 – RC
25 – Orange
6 – Rising Stars
5 – Slime

Random Wax: 2023-2024 Haunted Hoops (20 Packs)

23-24 Haunted Hoops:  It is Friday the 13th so I'll show off more of this fun set.  Wemby is having a great sophomore season averaging 23 PPG, 10 RPG and 3 BPG.  He's again one of the early favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year.  I would like to see him play down low more.  He's virtually unstoppable in the paint on offense.  This is one of the Rising Stars cards highlighting rookies and is also a Slime Parallel.

These are really fun.  I like the design and the haunted accents added to the cards.  Lots of star power here as well.  Giannis and the Bucks are playing much better lately while Kawhi hasn't played yet due to injury.  Luka and the Mavs are having a really good start to their year though Doncic has had to deal with injuries.  The Leonard card is an Orange Parallel.

All three of these have had really good starts to their career, though Miller is a notch above averaging over 21 PPG this season.

Some big man love.  Each Haunted Hoops Bundle comes with 40 packs with 3 cards in each pack.  

The backs get the Haunted treatment as well.  There are 300 cards in this set.

Trae Young and the Hawks have been on a tear of late.  I'm not sure where its come from but it is nice to see them playing well.

BREAKDOWN:
60 – Total Cards (20 Packs)
15 – Orange
11 – RC
6 – Slime
4 – Rising Stars

2023-2024 Haunted Hoops (20 Packs)

23-24 Haunted Hoops:  The NBA kicks off the season tonight and we'll help with some Haunted Hoops.  I enjoy the holiday themed cards and was excited for these.  Steph Curry and Golden State are at a crossroads it feels like as they didn't bring back Klay Thompson and their biggest move was adding Buddy Hield.  Unless some of the Warriors' young talent takes big strides, I don't know how much better they are from their 46-36 record of last season.

I like the design.  The darker backgrounds, Halloween accents and cobwebs are subtle but together it works.  We also get a pumpkin worked into the Hoops logo.  The design is different from 2023-2024 Hoops and they use different photos which is a big plus.

I'm very happy with my rookie pull and it only gets better.  The Rising Stars photos are from the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend Rising Stars games.  I like that.  Wish we had All-Star game cards with actual in game photos.  Scoot also gives us our first Slime Parallel. 

The backs are good.  Lots of color and a nice big logo.  And a little fun with the pumpkin going through the hoop.

Derrick Rose recently announced his retirement it feels appropriate my Holo Candy Parallel would be of him. His first years in the league he was amazing before injuries sapped his magic.  There are no numbered cards in this set but you can find Holo Candy, Holo Webs, Orange and Slime Parallels.  These cards come three to a pack with 40 packs in a "bundle" which is what you'll find in the store.

I could have easily led with Wemby, but he'll make another appearance in a future Haunted Hoops post.  Great way to kick off the season. Knick-Celtics and Timberwolves-Lakers are the two games tonight.   

BREAKDOWN:

60 – Total Cards (20 Packs)

12 – RC

12 – Orange

6 – Slime

4 – Rising Stars

1 – Holo Candy