For all their challenges, Panini did a great job with some cards. Give credit when credit is due, this 2013 Panini innovations Stat Line card of Kevin Durant has a nice, chunky game used patch of part of the Thunder logo. The beautiful thing about these patches were that they were dated to very specific game and included the statistics from that game. This ties the patch of the jersey to a specific moment in time. Topps is starting to do this a little bit more as they have more collectibility and significance in the hobby.

After searching through all the unusual parallels offered in the Obsidian set, I decided the bronze /99 was the best looking one to add to my Tatum trophy collection. Now up to 4 with two more arriving soon.

This is a cool one. I bought it, despite its chipped edges, as it’s a nice, chunky dual, game-used patch but primarily since it’s jersey numbered #31/50. As I consolidate a bit, this one is likely to get traded or sold. And I hate selling or trading. I’m a collector and only buy stuff I want to keep. But sacrifices must be made to get other cards sometimes!

Always in search of prime Dee Brown relics for the PC. I love the design of these 2014-15 Spectra Spectacular Swatches.

Monster card if you are a Vince Carter collector