Player: Jalen Pickett
Team: Denver Nuggets
Year: 2023-24
Brand: Panini Hoops Premium Stock Basketball
Card Number: #179
Parallel: Orange Ice Prizm
Serial Numbering: Short-Printed /125
Designation: Rookie Card (RC)
Features: Built on high-end, glossy opti-chrome stock, this retail/mega-box exclusive parallel features the signature cracked-ice background pattern in a bright orange prism finish.
The 2023-24 campaign marked Jalen Pickett's introduction to the NBA, joining the defending champion Denver Nuggets' rotation to provide point-guard depth and high-IQ playmaking off the bench.
Rookie Debut: Worked his way into the Nuggets' rotation as a steady backcourt option, managing the tempo and executing the offense with poise.
G League Dominance: Showcased his full offensive repertoire with the Grand Rapids Gold, consistently putting up high-assist, multi-rebound performances.
Championship-Caliber Environment: Soaked up valuable development time alongside elite multi-time MVP Nikola Jokić and Jamall Murray in a winning culture.
Selected 32nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2023 NBA Draft, Jalen Pickett entered the league after an exceptional collegiate career at Siena and Penn State.
Penn State Standout: Earned Consensus All-American Second Team and First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 after carrying the Nittany Lions deep into the NCAA Tournament.
Unique Physical Playmaker: Celebrated for his rare, physical "booty ball" style of play, using his strength as a 6'4" guard to post up smaller defenders and pass out of double teams.
Triple-Double Threat: One of the most versatile collegiate guards of his era, recording multiple triple-doubles across his college tenure.