# The Most Valuable 2021 Panini Contenders Optic Basketball Cards

The top tier of 2021 Panini Contenders Optic Basketball cards commands significant premiums due to high demand for elite player autographs. Currently, Cade Cunningham's Variation Autograph Gold (#124) sits at $3100, closely followed by Scottie Barnes' Variation Autograph Blue (#121) at $3000. Value in this market is heavily dictated by the combination of player market relevance and card scarcity. This ranking reflects real-time market activity, updating constantly with verified eBay sold prices below.

**1212 items ranked** by median closed-sale value.

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_Updated 2026-08-31._

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