Dejounte Murray is a weird case in the hobby. Usually, when a guy gets traded twice in three years, his card market falls off a cliff. But if you look at the actual basketball, the dude just produces. He’s a triple-double threat who once joined Michael Jordan as the only players to average a 20-8-8-2 stat line in a single season.
That’s elite company.
If you're hunting for dejounte murray rookie cards, you're looking at a 2016-17 product year. This was a transitional era for Panini. It was before the Zion-led "over-printing" era but after the super-rare early Prizm days. It's a sweet spot for value.
The Prizm Hierarchy: Silver is Still King
Everyone knows the Silver Prizm is the "true" rookie for most modern collectors. Dejounte’s 2016-17 Panini Prizm Silver #236 is the barometer for his entire market.
Early on, these were dirt cheap. Then he became an All-Star in San Antonio and they spiked. Now, with him playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2026, the prices have leveled out. It’s actually a pretty accessible card compared to guys like Luka or Tatum from the years following him.
But watch out for the centering. 2016 Prizm was notorious for being shifted left-to-right. A PSA 10 is always going to command a massive premium over a 9 because of those tiny technical flaws.
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Other Prizm Parallels to Watch
- Orange Wave /25: This is the big boy. One recently sold for over $1,000. It's rare, flashy, and collectors love the color match with the Spurs' (ironically) monochrome look or the Hawks' red.
- Starburst: These weren't numbered but they look incredible in hand. They were retail exclusives and are surprisingly hard to find in high grades.
- Base #236: If you just want a piece of history for under twenty bucks, this is your entry point.
Donruss Optic: The "Rated Rookie" Factor
There is something iconic about the Rated Rookie logo. Dejounte’s 2016-17 Donruss Optic #173 is the go-to alternative for people who find Prizm a bit too "shiny."
The Holo version is the equivalent of the Silver Prizm. It has that rainbow sheen but feels a bit more classic. Honestly, I think the Optic photography from 2016 is better than the Prizm stuff. He looks focused, mid-dribble, wearing that classic Spurs black.
You should also look for the Blue Laser or Orange Laser parallels. The Blue is numbered to /49 and looks spectacular. I've seen these pop up on eBay and COMC occasionally, and they usually get snatched up by player collectors pretty fast.
High-End Grails: National Treasures and Noir
If you have a "buy a car or buy a card" type of budget, you're looking at the 2016 Panini National Treasures RPA (Rookie Patch Auto).
These are numbered to /99. They feature a massive jersey swatch and an on-card autograph. Because he was the 29th pick, he wasn't the "chase" player in this set initially—people were looking for Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram. That makes his NT cards rarer in the wild because fewer people were holding onto them tightly in 2016.
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Why Panini Noir Matters
Noir is a sleeper set. The 2016 Panini Noir Dejounte Murray #129 comes in "Color" and "Black and White" versions. The B&W versions are some of the most beautiful cards ever made. They look like high-end art photography. The RPAs in Noir are often numbered as low as /35 or /99, making them much scarcer than the standard Optic or Prizm stuff.
What Most People Get Wrong About Dejounte Cards
People think because he’s no longer the "future of the Spurs," his cards are dead.
That’s a mistake.
Dejounte is the Spurs' franchise leader in career triple-doubles. Think about that. In a franchise that had David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili, he holds that record. Collectors who value triple-double history and defensive stats—he led the league in steals in 2022—always keep a floor on his prices.
Also, don't ignore the 2016 Panini Select cards. Select has three tiers: Concourse, Premier Level, and Courtside. The Courtside (the rarest tier) has a Silver Prizm version that is incredibly difficult to pull. A PSA 10 Courtside Silver of Dejounte is a "whale" card for his fans.
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Condition Report: The "Spurs Tax"
Back in 2016, a lot of San Antonio fans were "old school." They didn't always rush to put cards in top-loaders.
Consequently, finding raw copies of his 2016 Hoops or Donruss cards that are actually Gem Mint is tougher than you'd think. Edges on the 2016 Donruss base are prone to chipping because of the paper stock.
- Check the corners: White showing on the back corners will kill a grade.
- Surface scratches: Prizm and Optic are magnets for "refractor lines."
- The Autograph: If you're buying a Next Day Auto or National Treasures, make sure the ink isn't fading. Panini's pens that year were occasionally streaky.
The 2026 Outlook
Right now, Dejounte is in New Orleans. He’s a veteran leader. If he helps lead the Pelicans to a deep playoff run, his dejounte murray rookie cards will see a massive "proven winner" bump.
He isn't a "prospect" anymore. He’s an established star. The market for established stars is usually more stable, making him a safer "buy and hold" than some of the 19-year-olds currently entering the league.
Next Steps for Collectors:
Go to eBay or MySlabs and set a saved search for "2016 Dejounte Murray Prizm PSA 9." Since the 10s carry such a high premium, the 9s are currently the best value-to-scarcity play in the market. Compare the price of a Silver Prizm PSA 9 to the raw price—if the gap is less than $30, buy the graded copy every single time.