Sports Card Targets - 2018 Draft Class Players Not Named Luka or Trae Pt 2
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2018 Draft Class Players not named Luka or Trae: Part 2
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Here are 3 players from the 2018 draft class not named Luka or Trae that I’m looking at and some accompanying current cards for sale on eBay through our eBay affiliate partnership:
3) Kevin Huerter – This is a bit of a homer pick for me as Huerter grew up around me and I watched him play in high school. With that said though, he has a bright NBA future and could very well be Trae Youngs backcourt mate for years to come. Huerter is a terrific shooter, very good passer and adept rebounder. He can guard multiple positions and should improve more at that once he matures into his body. If the Hawks improve and start to content for playoff spots then Huerter should be one of the reasons why. I believe he is a prime candidate for buy low as I believe in his ability and he could have a breakout year 3.
Cards to Target:
2018-19 Panini Prizm Silver #68 Kevin Huerter RC Rookie PSA 10 – Target under $50
2018-19 National Treasures #125 Kevin Huerter RC Patch Auto RPA #d /99 – Target Raw under $300
2018-19 Donruss Optic KEVIN HUERTER RATED ROOKIE #184 SILVER HOLO – Target Raw under $5
2) Collin Sexton – Sexton’s career started out historically bad on an analytics basis. His shot selection was terrible, he was playing point and averaging less than 3 assists per game and his teammates were calling him out in the media. He slowly turned it around during his rookie year and made the All-Rookie 2nd Team. His 2nd year has been much better as well. His shot selection has improved which has also improved his shooting percentage to 47%. His explosiveness and ability to get to the rim also gets him to the foul line a lot where he shoots over 80%. He very well could be one of the leading scorers in the league within the next few seasons. Scorers and three point shooters are the guys we want to invest in as we know from previous trends and other cards/players. This makes Sexton a good buy in my eyes for a longer term hold.
Cards to Target:
2018-19 Panini Prizm Collin Sexton Rookie Silver Prizm #170 PSA 10 – Target under $150
2018-19 NATIONAL TREASURES COLLIN SEXTON /99 ROOKIE PATCH AUTO BGS 9.5 – Target under $2000
2018 Panini Donruss Optic #180 Collin Sexton Cavaliers PSA 10 – Target under $50
1) Michael Porter Jr. – Porter Jr’s prices are more based on hype at the moment but he has shown some incredible flashes this season. I believe the Nuggets will take the reigns off of Porter Jr. next season and we could see a huge breakout season. Porter Jr. has all of the tools to be an all-star and potential superstar. He’s an athletic wing that can throw down highlight dunks and shoot the three. He has also shown no lingering signs of the back issues that cost him his first season in the league. He will enter his third NBA season at only 22 years old and I think the sky is the limit for the former #1 high school prospect for his class.
Cards to Target:
2018-19 Panini Prizm Silver #32 Michael Porter Jr. RC PSA 10 – Target under $200
2018-19 National Treasures Michael Porter Jr. RPA RC 3-Color Patch AUTO /99 – Target RAW under $1500
2018-19 DONRUSS OPTIC MICHAEL PORTER JR ROOKIE HOLO SILVER PSA 10 – Target under $200
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